You lot are just wonderful! It has only been two weeks since I wrote about our ‘toy drive’ and our plans to give out as many toys as we can this year but, I have already been inundated with emails telling me about the fabulous toys that so many of you are in the process of making and of groups that are going to do teddy and doll making as their monthly challenges and then send them on to us…it is just absolutely brilliant that you have all leapt on-board wanting to help. Thank you!
So far 96 toys have been sent in, that includes a whopping 45(some pictured below) from the lovelies at ‘Loving Hands’.
People have also contacted to say that they would love to help but don’t craft so ask can they buy a toy instead? The answer is Yes, of course! So many of our supporters make amazing things and they like to gift those things to the children and families we help but, bought toys are very much welcomed too.
For those that sew or would like to try, Del told me about this wonderful free pattern for a ‘ Mermaid Milly doll’ available for free here I haven’t had time to try it out yet but, it does look really good and there are accompanying youtube videos too for the more visual learners among you.
A week or so ago, a friend posted in a facebook group that i’m in asking if there was anyone who could make some little dolls for her. She will shortly be visiting children in a cancer ward at Mustapha Pasha hospital in Algiers and she wanted some small toys to give to the younger children there. She was quite specific about what she wanted- small dolls with no facial features wearing typical muslim dress (a scarf and a long dress) I agreed to do it but couldn’t find any type of pattern on line that was suitable….I wanted simple as she needed them quickly and I also wanted them to be pretty-ish too. So I made up my own. In case you fancy making one I will add the pattern here They remind me a bit of Russian dolls.
And for now, that’s it from me.
Hoping you all have a very happy weekend!
Emma x
Algerian Action 
Hi is there someone who travels from the UK who can take the toys to Algeria?
Yes Michelle, We ship donations from the UK to Algeria approximately every 6-8 weeks.
Hi emma i have a few mermaid, i am looking at other patterns a bit more boyish, could you give me the uk address to send them off ?
Sounds wonderful Del! Details of where to send can be found on our website http://www.algerianaction.co.uk Thank you so much for your support!