Woman who gives Christmas and Easter treats to children in her community is thanked
dailyrecord.co.ukA Paisley woman who gives up her time and money to help children in her community was rewarded with a special afternoon tea treat.Every Christmas and Easter, Morag Wilson buys selection boxes and Easter eggs and hands them out to the children of Shortroods.When Sharon Dennison, the community champion at Morrisons Anchor Mills, heard about her good work she decided to reward her with an afternoon tea and a bouquet of flowers as part of International Women’s Day.Morag said: “It was such a surprise, I really wasn’t expecting it.
I’ve been giving out selection boxes and Easter eggs for years now.“It’s all for the children of Shortroods and if I get some more then I go further afield.“I just like to see all their wee faces light up when you give them something.
So many don’t get anything.“It gives me a lot of pleasure to see their reaction to it.”Don't miss the latest headlines from around Renfrewshire.
Sign up to our newsletters here.Morag and her husband Alan dress up as Santa and Mrs Claus at Christmas time and at Easter she goes around in a bunny costume to hand out the eggs.She’s already started stockpiling the Easter eggs in her home and has appealed for people to help with donations as well.Morag added: “I do my house up at Christmas as well.
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