Catcott 'Spirit of Christmas' 2026

for 3 hours
St Peter's Church, Catcott
Church Way Catcott Bridgwater, TA7 9JA, United Kingdom

Yes it's that time of year again, and the The Friends of St Peter's Church, together with the Catcott Village Association, are again supporting the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal. We know and appreciate how wonderfully generous the people of Catcott are, and hope you will once again rise to the occasion.
Thank you.
The Salvation Army collection is for new, unwrapped toys and gifts for children who might not otherwise receive a Christmas present. They work with local agencies to provide a food parcel and new toys for families in the area.
Please bring donations to St Peter's Church from 10am to 1pm on
Saturday 5th December
and stay for a mince pie and tea or coffee.

Like last year, we won't be distributing plastic bags, and collecting from homes. Should you be unable to bring the donations to the church please contact a Church Warden .
Suggested Gift List for Children and Young People
We believe every child deserves a new gift at Christmas so we are unable to take used or second hand items for the Christmas Present Appeal.
• 0-3 years: dolls, teddy bears, cot mobiles, baby clothes, bath toys, puzzles
• 3-5: dolls and action figures, cars, lorries, colouring sets, pencils, crayons, books, puzzles
• 5-9: educational games & toys, stationery (colouring sets, pencils, crayons, school sets), books, puzzles, wordsearch, crosswords
• 9-12: games and toys, stationery, books, t-shirts, hair accessories, gloves, scarves, hats
• 13-16: books, make-up and toiletries (please try to ensure non-allergic ingredients if possible), gloves, scarves, hats, t-shirts, hair accessories and gift vouchers
Food:
Basics: - Tinned Meat (including Fray Bentos pies), Tinned tuna, Instant Noodles, 'Mug shots', instant pasta meals, Instant Porridge, Instant Soup, Tinned Fruit,
UHT Milk, Instant Coffee, Tea Bags (packs of 80), Fruit Squash, Biscuits, Crisps & Savoury Snacks, Cereal bars, Shampoo, Shower Gel, Toothpaste.
Christmas: Festive food of all sorts.

If easier, donations can be made to the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal online at:
https:https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/christmas-salvation-army
THANK YOU FOR BEING A STAR

St Peter's Church, Catcott

St Peter's, Catcott is part of the United Polden Churches Benefice which is made up of 8 churches.

Here you will find details of services and events held at St Peter's (a monthly Communion service, and Service of Quiet), and other events the Church is involved with.

We aim to open the Church 7 days a week.

To find services held at other Churches in the Benefice, please look at the website: https://www.poldenwheel.co.uk/

For a short history of the Church, please look at the 'About Us' page.

You will find more information on the website: https://www.poldenwheel.co.uk/our-churches/st-peters-catcott/

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Catcott 'Spirit of Christmas' 2026

for 3 hours
St Peter's Church, Catcott
Church Way Catcott Bridgwater, TA7 9JA, United Kingdom

Yes it's that time of year again, and the The Friends of St Peter's Church, together with the Catcott Village Association, are again supporting the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal. We know and appreciate how wonderfully generous the people of Catcott are, and hope you will once again rise to the occasion.
Thank you.
The Salvation Army collection is for new, unwrapped toys and gifts for children who might not otherwise receive a Christmas present. They work with local agencies to provide a food parcel and new toys for families in the area.
Please bring donations to St Peter's Church from 10am to 1pm on
Saturday 5th December
and stay for a mince pie and tea or coffee.

Like last year, we won't be distributing plastic bags, and collecting from homes. Should you be unable to bring the donations to the church please contact a Church Warden .
Suggested Gift List for Children and Young People
We believe every child deserves a new gift at Christmas so we are unable to take used or second hand items for the Christmas Present Appeal.
• 0-3 years: dolls, teddy bears, cot mobiles, baby clothes, bath toys, puzzles
• 3-5: dolls and action figures, cars, lorries, colouring sets, pencils, crayons, books, puzzles
• 5-9: educational games & toys, stationery (colouring sets, pencils, crayons, school sets), books, puzzles, wordsearch, crosswords
• 9-12: games and toys, stationery, books, t-shirts, hair accessories, gloves, scarves, hats
• 13-16: books, make-up and toiletries (please try to ensure non-allergic ingredients if possible), gloves, scarves, hats, t-shirts, hair accessories and gift vouchers
Food:
Basics: - Tinned Meat (including Fray Bentos pies), Tinned tuna, Instant Noodles, 'Mug shots', instant pasta meals, Instant Porridge, Instant Soup, Tinned Fruit,
UHT Milk, Instant Coffee, Tea Bags (packs of 80), Fruit Squash, Biscuits, Crisps & Savoury Snacks, Cereal bars, Shampoo, Shower Gel, Toothpaste.
Christmas: Festive food of all sorts.

If easier, donations can be made to the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal online at:
https:https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/christmas-salvation-army
THANK YOU FOR BEING A STAR

Safeguarding

"Our parish of Polden Wheel is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Bath & Wells’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services."

For more information, and contact details, please click here.