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There's an appeal for shoeboxes full of toys and goodies for children in need - as Operation Christmas Child gets underway.
The collections, which happen each year, aim to take gifts and presents to youngsters around the world. Last year more than 2,400 shoeboxes from the Island were sent to Zambia.
Organiser Marlene Akitt says you have until November 18 to drop donations at one of the collection points around the Island.
She explains what sort of things you can put inside your box: