Christmas giving trees erected

Christmas giving trees have been erected at Ettalong and Woy Woy for the lead-up to Christmas.

One has been erected at the Ettalong Markets by stallholders to provide the public with a space to leave gifts that will be donated to charities.

The charities will include the Woy Woy Women's Refuge and the Men's Prison Ministries.

The tree was opened to the public on Saturday, December 4.

The tree at Woy Woy has been erected at the KMart store, with all gifts donated at the store being distributed by the Salvation Army.

The Wishing Tree Appeal was launched at Woy Woy on Tuesday, November 16.

In the first two weeks, a total of 110 gifts had been donated.

"This appeal focuses on helping people in need at Christmas time," said Kmart store manager Mr David Ison.

Media Release, 29 Nov 2010 David Ison, Kmart Woy Woy Email, 24 Nov 2010 Alex Quinn, Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort