Harvest Festival

 











 
   
The Wimbledon Guild has supported the tradition of the Harvest Festival in the local community for many years to ensure people who are in desperate need of the most basic items receive them, particularly in the lead-up to the colder months.

Traditionally fresh food and produce was collected to give to people in need. It is now more common for non-perishable goods to be the focus for collection, so that more items can be provided to support a wider range of organisations and people in the local area.

Christine Brown, the Co-ordinator of the Harvest Festival for Wimbledon Guild says, ‘We are extremely grateful to the local schools which have provided tin and packet food however, this year we have also received toys for children, and I know many young families are very appreciative.’

Schools within the Wimbledon and district area are the main supporters of the collection of non-perishable items, together with churches.

   It is a good opportunity for children to have some understanding of the needs of people living in the community who are less fortunate than themselves. We are delighted to be supported by so many different organisations including schools and churches and the collection of non-perishable goods has become extremely successful.

Wimbledon Guild contacts the local schools and churches each year and the collection and delivery of goods spans the last few weeks in October. Christine is always happy to attend the school to talk to the children about the Harvest Festival, and about the people who benefit from it in the local area. 		  If you would like to support the Harvest Festival appeal or you are an organisation who could benefit from receiving the goods, please contact Christine on 020 8946 0735 or email: cbrown@wimbledonguild.co.uk