Parents in need of coats and pyjamas for their children are invited to stop by Swanage Children’s Centre to collect clothing to keep their kids warm through the bleak winter months.
The centre in Chapel Lane, will serve as a collection site for new and nearly-new clothes for children between the ages of three and 12 years.
It will be open on Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th December 2020 between 9 am and 1 pm. There’s no paperwork – the items are there for anyone who says they need them.
Kindness of residents
This bank of clothing was made possible by the generous donations of people from Swanage and all across Dorset.
Several more of these pick-up sites are available across the county – including Wareham, Weymouth, and Dorchester.
Councillor Andrew Parry, Dorset Council’s Portfolio Holder for Children, Education, Skills and Early Help, said:
“Please drop-in and pick up a warm winter coat and pyjamas, it is very easy, no forms, no pre-booking – just nip in and grab what you need.
“Outdoor play is incredibly beneficial for children, and with winter drawing in we are pleased that thanks to our community pulling together we will be able to provide winter coats and pyjamas to help Dorset’s children stay cosy this Christmas.”
List of collection points
Swanage Children’s Centre
Chapel Lane, Swanage, BH19 2PW
Tel: 01305 557000
Pick up dates/times: Tues 15 and Wed 16 9am – 1pm
Wareham Children’s Centre
Streche Road, Wareham BH20 4PG
Tel: 01929 557000
Pick up dates/times: Wed 16 and Thurs 17, 12 – 3pm
Bridport Children’s Centre
Skilling Hill Road, Bridport, DT6 5LA
Tel: 01308 421714
Pick up dates/times: Mon 14 – Fri 18, 3-4pm
Dorchester Children’s Centre
Middle Farm Way, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3WA
Tel: 01305 224220
Pick up only – dates/times: Mon 14 – Fri 18, 10am – 4pm
Blandford Children’s Centre
Black Lane, Blandford, DT11 8SW
Tel: 01258 474036
Pick up dates/times: Mon 14 – Fri 18, 9:30am – 4pm
Shaftesbury Children’s Centre
Wincombe Lane. Shaftesbury, SP7 8PZ
Tel: 01258 474036
Pick up dates/times: Mon 14 – Fri 18, 9:30am – 4pm
Sherborne Children’s Centre
Tinney’s Lane, Sherborne, DT9 3DY
Tel: 01258 474036
Pick up dates/times: Mon 14 – Fri 18, 9:30am – 4pm
Wimborne Children’s Centre
Gordon Road, Wimborne Minster, Wimborne, BH21 2AP
Tel: 01202 225710
Pick up dates/times: Mon 14 – Fri 18, 10am – 2pm
Weymouth Children’s Centre (Mulberry)
2 Newstead Rd, Weymouth, DT4 8JE
Tel: 01305 225750
Pick up dates/times: Mon 14 – Fri 18, 10am – 2pm
Outlooks Children’s Centre (Portland)
Outlooks Castle Road, Portland, DT5 1AU
Tel: 01305 225750
Pick up dates/times: Mon 14th, 3-5pm, Tue 15th, 10am-2pm, Wed 16th, 10-midday
St Mary’s Church, Puddletown
The Vicarage, The Square, Puddletown, DT2 8SL
Tel: 01305 848784
Pick up dates/times: Tue 15, 9-11am, 3-4:30pm, Wed 16, 4-8pm, Thu 17, 10am-midday, 2:30-4:30pm, Sat 19, 10am-midday, 2:30-4:30pm
St Bartholomew’s Church (Foyer)
Church Lane, Sutton Waldron, DT11 8PB
Tel: 07710 395359
Pick up dates/times: Mon 14 – Fri 18, 9am – 4pm, Sat 19, 9am – 2pm
Friends of Stour Connect
Stour Connect Buildings, Stour View Close, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1JF
Tel: 01258 471359
Pick up dates/times: Mon 14 – Fri 18, 8:30am – 4pm
Age UK Bridport Shop
West Street, Bridport
Pick up dates/times: Mon 14th – Fri 18, 10am – 4pm, Sat 19, 10am – 4pm
Age UK Dorchester Shop
Trinity Street, Dorchester
Pick up dates/times: Mon 14 – Fri 18, 10am – 4pm, Sat 19, 10am – 4pm
Age UK Weymouth Shop
98 St Mary Street, Weymouth
Pick up dates/times: Mon 14 – Fri 18, 10am – 4pm, Sat 19, 10am – 4pm
Free school meals
Dorset Council has been awarded £922,153 by the government’s Covid Winter Grant Scheme to help support food and fuel costs.
Part of this money is set to go to families in need – including those who rely on free school meals. Eligible families will get further details directly from their schools.
