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Operation Christmas Child shoebox drop-off at St Mary Magdalene, Ashton on Mersey
- 9–16 Nov 2026National Collection Week, Mon 9 to Mon 16 Nov: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, Sun 15 Nov 9.30am-1pmAdd to calendar
- St Mary Magdalene Church, Ashton on Mersey, Ashton upon MerseyAbout 15 min drive from TimperleyDirections
- FreeBring a packed shoebox of toys, school things and wash items for a boy or girl aged 2-4, 5-9 or 10-14; the charity asks for a £5 donation per box
- Good for most agesIndoors
- No booking neededDrop off in opening hours; boxes go overseas to children in need
- Checked Mon 2 NovAgainst samaritans-purse.org.uk. Things change, so check before you travel
Operation Christmas Child shoebox drop-off at St Mary Magdalene, Ashton on Mersey at St Mary Magdalene Church, Ashton on Mersey is from Monday 9 November to Monday 16 November 2026, about 15 minutes' drive from Timperley. Free, no need to book, good for most ages, indoors.
The only Operation Christmas Child drop-off point in Trafford this year. Families fill a medium shoebox for a boy or girl aged 2-4, 5-9 or 10-14 with a special toy (a cuddly toy, doll or football with pump), stationery and a toothbrush or comb, then bring it during collection week, 9 to 16 November. No sweets, food, soap, toothpaste, liquids or toy weapons. The charity asks for £5 a box towards shipping.
Good to know about St Mary Magdalene Church, Ashton on Mersey
- Parking
- The church has a car park with accessible parking.
- Buggies
- There is a ramp into the building.
- Food
- The church lists a café among its facilities.
- Toilets
- Toilets, an accessible toilet and baby changing.
From achurchnearyou.com, checked Sat 31 Oct 2026. Check before you travel.
Things change, so check with the organiser before you travel. Source: samaritans-purse.org.uk. Report a problem
