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Thurrock
The Besom in Thurrock was launched on 7th November 2005. We are,
like all other Besoms, a bridge focussed on those who have and want
to give to those who are in need.
How To Get Involved - Giving Time, Money, Skills or Things
Most of the work in Thurrock is
presently carried out on Tuesdays when collections and deliveries of
furniture, clothing and household items take place. You can choose
what you would like to do and activities range from going out on the
van to collect and deliver furniture to sorting and ironing clothes
and making up boxes of things for recipients. You can also accompany
us on furniture assessments or help with simple admin tasks. There
is something for everyone! We start our day at 9.30am but you can
choose how much or how little of your time you’d like to give.
The Besom in Thurrock also provides
for people who want to give time in a group. We can arrange for your
house, cell or home group to decorate, clean, garden or do simple
DIY in recipients homes. All you need to do is call or email us to
discuss what you’d like to do.
There are many other ways that
members and groups from Thurrock churches can get involved by giving
time as a group or an individual, giving things and/or giving money.
We apply the principle that people in need do not have a choice and
should not, therefore, receive anything but the best quality items
or service that can be given. Our question would therefore be “Would
you like to receive the things that you are giving?”
Contact
You can contact the Besom office on
01375 411806 anytime. There is an answer-phone for you to leave your
message and someone will get back to you in due time. Andrea Peters
is the Project Co-ordinator and you can e-mail on
andrea.h.peters@btinternet.com for further information. |
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"When Besom
delivered a nearly new bed I just lay on it and said ‘this
is like heaven.’ I had been sleeping on a mattress which was
stained and smelly that I pulled out of a skip. I couldn’t
believe that anyone would give me something of worth as I’m
an addict and don’t deserve it. You are a diamond!"
-Recipient
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"Besom has made my
job sheer joy. What you do is wonderful and the quality of
furniture is so good. Thank you."
- Support Worker
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"What an amazing day
– it just all came together through prayer. I love being
here – there’s a real buzz!"
- Time Giver
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