Toy Appeal

The Bucks Radio Toy Appeal

WOW! WOW! and WOW! You've donated over 3,500 gifts to our Toy Appeal. We can't thank you enough - your presents will make a huge difference to children and their families facing a tough time in Bucks Christmas.

You can hear from some of the charities who came to collect the gifts from our Radley Windows Grotto, and see the pictures, below.

A big thank you also to all the local companies who acted as Official Donation Stations, and to G K Plumbing and Heating for sponsoring our the Appeal.

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Sophie is from the children's A&E at Stoke Mandeville Hospital and was collecting with her colleague from Ward 3:

Yasmeen was representing Young Carers Bucks:

Here's Gemma from Life Link 3:

Adam was collecting for the Vineyard Storehouse:

Anna joined us from Thomley in Thame:

Action for Children also benefitted - here's Nicky:

Kelly from Gk Plumbing and she gave us this reaction to seeing the gifts:

Nathan runs Radley Windows, Doors and Conservatories, and kindly provided the space for our Grotto:

Official Collection Points

Heritage & Sons, Bletchley
The Willows Funeral Home, 1 Vicarage Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 2EZ
Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park
Get hands on with our rare breed farm animals, come face-to-face with wildlife, explore the nature trails and go wild in our adventure play areas whatever the weather!
Radley Window & Doors
Come along to view our extensive range of windows, doors and conservatories in our new 10,500 sq ft showroom.
Perrys Aylesbury
A franchised dealership for new cars and vans. Motability accredited premier dealer, and with a wide selection of quality used cars available to suit all budgets. Providing services your car, MOTs and vehicle repairs.
Seymour Taylor Accountants
Whether you need individual, business or international accountancy advice our expert team are there to support you.
Aqua Vale, Aylesbury
Whether you're swimming, working out, or watching your kids at a lesson, you can donate at Aqua Vale, Aylesbury
Haines Watts Accountants
As award-winning local accountants in Aylesbury.
Milton House, Gatehouse Rd, Gatehouse Industrial Area, Aylesbury HP19 8EA
Howes The Florist
Howes the Florist has been in Nelson Street, Buckingham for over 60 years. A family run business, delivering (contact free) 6 days a week.
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
The theatre boasts a dynamic programme of electrifying West End productions, unparalleled comedy, the best children's shows, and the magical family panto, Aladdin.
Heritage & Sons, Wendover
146 Aylesbury Road, Wendover, Bucks, HP22 6AP
St Michael and All Angels
Friendly, welcoming church, open to all, and regularly hosts community events. More than just a church!
Hypnos Beds
Handcrafting luxury beds and mattresses in Bucks for almost 120 years
Heritage & Sons, Aylesbury Town Centre
Bakery House, 27-29 Buckingham Street, Aylesbury, OPENING SOON
Heritage & Sons, Winslow
63 High Street, Winslow, Bucks, MK18 3DG
Stay and Play Aylesbury
State of the art play equipment for your children to play in the soft play, indoor playground in Hale Leys.
Heritage & Sons, Amersham
33 - 35 Hill Avenue, Amersham, Bucks, HP6 5BX
The Works, Aylesbury
Market Square, Aylesbury. Whether you're hungry for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner, they've got you covered.
Heritage & Sons, Buckingham
1A Bristle Hill, Buckingham, Bucks, MK18 1EZ
Chiltern View Ice Skating
Open everyday from November 18th at Chiltern View Nursery on Wendover Road, Aylesbury
Great Missenden Library
Public internet and computer access, Free wifi access, Computer for customers with visual impairment
Free online reference resources and eLibrary, Photocopying, Printing & Scanning
Bonners & Babingtons, Princes Risborough
Bonners & Babingtons has established itself as one of the leading estate agencies in the counties of Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.
Alexander & Co
Specialising in sales, letting, property management, with an expert team to support and lead you through the process of selling, letting, buying or renting.
A-Plan Insurance
As your local insurance broker, A-Plan Aylesbury has been serving clients in your area since 1993. We have specialist facilities for private car, home & contents and commercial vehicle insurance.
Holiday Inn
New Road, Weston Turville. Bedrooms, restaurant and bar, meeting rooms, gym and spa facilities
Heritage & Sons, Aylesbury Gatehouse
167 Bicester Road, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP19 9BA

The Charities:

We can't tell you about every charity, as some of them need to keep their work, or locations, out of the public domain. But rest assured every gift we receive will go to a charitable organisation.

Action for Children
Protecting and supporting children and young people, providing practical and emotional care and support.
Paediatrics - Bucks NHS Trust SMH
Caring for children with a range of conditions and illnesses across Bucks, either as outpatients or those who require hospital stays.
Roman Park Community Trust
Supporting families in financial hardship in Berryfields and the surrounding area.
Thomley
An exciting site for disabled people, their families, carers and friends. Support people at any stage of their diagnostic journey, whatever their disability.
Vineyard Church
Supporting families, free of charge, in crisis situations and financial hardship.
Chat Charity
CHAT children’s respite is a registered charity helping Buckinghamshire families with children who have special needs by providing funds for short term respite care.
Young Carers Bucks
Young Carers Bucks is the young carers service within Carers Bucks. We work with young people aged 5-16 who live within Buckinghamshire and have a caring role.
Go Play Holiday Club, Aylesbury
Improving the condition of life for children by providing opportunities for them to play constructively in a positive and safe environment.