It’s that special time of year when Lanarkshire Live's sister paper the Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser ask the kind-hearted community to help bring a smile to children and families as we help launch the Monklands toy appeal.The wonderful cause is back for its 11th year, with donations already arriving at supermarket collection points in both Airdrie and Coatbridge.Supported by the Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser and local good causes, the festive project invites generous Monklands residents to gift new toys, games, books, toiletries and vouchers for young people aged from birth to 16.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android They will then be distributed via volunteers to schools and local organisations, helping young people to help make it a merry Christmas.More than 13,500 gifts have been donated by big-hearted appeal supporters during the past decade.Items can be handed in to the collection points at Asda in Coatbridge and at both Morrisons and Tesco in Airdrie until Friday, December 15.Toy appeal co-ordinator Norbert Grant, who has assisted with distribution since the inaugural festive collection with the help of various community groups, is again at the helm and has this year enlisted the help of volunteer colleagues from Airdrie hillwalking group.Members will collect the trolleyloads of donations
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