What is AlterNativity
about? .....doing Christmas differently
AlterNativity
is an annual event held on the first Saturday in November with the aim
of promoting a different view of Christmas giving. It
‘Aids’ those in need or difficulty at Christmas by offering 'living
gifts' for you to give your family
and friends
as an alternative Christmas gift to help the poor, hungry, sick and homeless.
National and local
charities have a stand at the event and tell you about the gifts they
are offering and who they will help. This year’s charities include Sightsavers, Christian Aid,
Feed The Hungry, Hinckley Homeless, DLR Air Ambulance and Intercare.
In most cases the gifts you chose will make a real difference in the lives of
the beneficiaries – and hopefully bring a smile to the faces of all
those involved in this ‘giving triangle’.
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Items to facilitate hygiene (Tip Tap Hand Washer) and the continual supply of food, Educational items, equipment, healthcare and boarding costs for schools, self help groups and individuals, including a business set up in Bee keeping and Baking for adults. Also chicks, goats and mango trees to provide both food and an income stream for poor families |
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