Focus SWW Winter 2021 | Page 6

Many of us look forward to Christmas as a time to spend with family and friends , where we gather for gifts , dinners , games and all else which fills us with joy . There are of course those less fortunate and it ’ s important that they aren ’ t forgotten and left out this Christmas . The Society of Will Writers has for 15 years now supported The Nomad Trust , part of YMCA Lincolnshire which provides emergency access accommodation for those who are homeless . A tradition started by Brian McMillan , initially donating yule logs and other sweet treats for Christmas , the Society ’ s annual food drive has expanded greatly over the years with support from staff and partner organisations to include fresh fruits , meats , juices , and a variety of other goods to help Nomad through the Christmas period . This year Sam Smith and Libby Robinson from the membership team had the pleasure of making the drop-off at their night shelter in Lincoln city centre . Commenting on the delivery Society Director Anthony Belcher said , “ The Nomad Trust do an excellent job all year round and during these unprecedented times with the pandemic , it ’ s especially important that we provide what support we can for the homeless .” He added , “ my team and I are

SWW CONTINUES ANNUAL CHARITY FOOD DRIVE

Many of us look forward to Christmas as a time to spend with family and friends , where we gather for gifts , dinners , games and all else which fills us with joy . There are of course those less fortunate and it ’ s important that they aren ’ t forgotten and left out this Christmas . The Society of Will Writers has for 15 years now supported The Nomad Trust , part of YMCA Lincolnshire which provides emergency access accommodation for those who are homeless . A tradition started by Brian McMillan , initially donating yule logs and other sweet treats for Christmas , the Society ’ s annual food drive has expanded greatly over the years with support from staff and partner organisations to include fresh fruits , meats , juices , and a variety of other goods to help Nomad through the Christmas period . This year Sam Smith and Libby Robinson from the membership team had the pleasure of making the drop-off at their night shelter in Lincoln city centre . Commenting on the delivery Society Director Anthony Belcher said , “ The Nomad Trust do an excellent job all year round and during these unprecedented times with the pandemic , it ’ s especially important that we provide what support we can for the homeless .” He added , “ my team and I are

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