A CREDITON woman who fills shoeboxes with items for children, sometimes for adults and families, this week sent 134 shoeboxes to those in need in Ukraine and Moldova.

That brings the total she has sent via Christian Response (CR2EE) this year to 259 as 125 were sent a few weeks ago.

With some of the filled shoeboxes from Crediton Methodist Church. AQ 9240
With some of the filled shoeboxes from Crediton Methodist Church. AQ 9240 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Margaret Tucker, is helped by her partner Derek Shapland, especially with tying up the boxes.

Margaret explained: "Each box is for children aged four years to teenagers, plus a few for grandmother's and men.

"They contain all the basics such as soap, shower gel, shampoo, biscuits, sweets/chocolate, school stationery, crayons, colouring books etc, plus knitted hats, gloves, mittens etc.

"I include small toys, cars, dolls etc and small jigsaw puzzles and also coffee for the men, and perfume for the ladies."

Margaret thanks all who have kindly knitted hats/mittens and donated other useful items such as toiletries and toys, even wrapping paper.  This includes ReFurnish and Morrisons as well as individuals.

Biffo Holland, from Crediton, kindly takes the boxes to the collection point at Exmouth and in addition took some bags of clothing.

Biffo also collected the 48 put together by Crediton Methodist Church.