Where has the year gone? It hardly seems possible that twelve months have passed since we were gearing up for Christmas in Garton House, yet here we are again. The turkeys are already on order, 80 free-range birds, kindly provided by Farmer Anthony Harris at Bridgers Farm in Hurstpierpoint. Below you’ll find the present lists, along with suggestions for food donations we are seeking this year.

This is why it is so important that we continue to work together. I often describe FSW as being like a three-legged stool. On our own we are unsteady; even with a second leg we wobble. It is the third leg, your support, that makes us strong. Only when we all come together, sharing our gifts and our challenges, do we become steady enough to help our communities.

Once we become a community, we care for each other and look out for each other. That strong community in turn becomes a family connected by love, care and faith.

For the families we are supporting over the coming weeks and throughout the winter, that sense of community and love means more than words can express. Everyone at FSW is deeply grateful for your kindness, whether it comes in the form of gifts, food, donations, or prayers.

Best wishes
Martin and the FSW Team