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Shoebox appeal still short of essential items

BABY bottles and talcum powder are just some of the items still needed as part of a shoebox appeal by Aid Reaching Children.

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Founder Linda Garnham said it expected to be able to take 1,500 boxes to refugees in Germany in several weeks' time, and was bowled over by people's generosity – however some items were in short supply.

'We need baby bottles (new ones), shower gel and shampoo, sweets that are gelatine-free – not all the brand names are, but a lot of the Tesco own-brand sweets seem to be, and chocolate is fine.

Nappy barrier cream was also needed, she added.

'We have an Amazon wishlist set up as well.'

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