Hi all! I'm Vicky and I live in Paulsgrove. I'm part of the regular congregation at St Michael's and all Angels Church here in The Grove.

Each year, the church holds a Christmas fayre with lots of exciting things for everyone to come along and join in. We even have Santa giving presents to children. Each year I see some children not able to come to the fayre or visit Santa because money is just too tight for some parents to stretch to pay for this and it's heart breaking. We keep the price as low as we can and each year we strive to provide all children with a special and memorable Christmas.

On 19th September 2026, I'll be abseiling the Spinnaker Tower to raise as much money as I can to help Santa provide a memorable Christmas to the less privileged of Paulsgrove. Half of my sponsor money made will be going towards this.

The church is also the hub for Paulsgrove's bathroom and pet food bank. Where people of The Grove can come and get essential toiletries and items for babies and children. They also have food for pets of Paulsgrove. No charge or referral, just register and take what you need. (Limits apply!) It's an endless need and they rely on donations. So, the other half of the sponsor money will be going towards the bathroom bank so it can be stocked up nicely.

Please, if everyone could just give £1, it would make a huge difference.

Much love and thanks, Vicky.