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Young people spread Christmas cheer in Worcester!

Published: 4th December 2018

Members of our Children's and Youth Councils headed to Worcester last Saturday to spread someChristmas cheer at the start of Advent.

giving out chocolateIn small groups, the young people aged from 8 to 14 offeredto pay for the parking of shoppers in the city centre and were also handing out free chocolate. In all they gave away 600 chocolates and paid for 30 worth ofparking.

Childrens Officer for the Diocese of Worcester, EmmaPettifer, said: The children really wanted to give something back to the localcommunity and spread a bit of joy at the start of the Christmas season. Its agreat way to give without expecting anything in return and we had a brilliantpositive reaction from the majority of people we met!

Members of Children's Council in Worcester high street

The children taking part came from churches across theDiocese. They said: It was difficult to hand out the chocolate to people,especially when we were ignored or people just walked away. However, most peoplewere really lovely and it was great to see the smiles on their faces. Weddefinitely do it againalthough perhaps when its a bit warmer!

Along with the chocolate, the young people were also handingout bookmarks which included a Christmas message. 

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Page last updated: Tuesday 4th December 2018 2:42 PM

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