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Green Christmas For Ryde As Part Of NSPCC Campaign

Buildings across Ryde will light up ‘NSPCC green’ on December 21 (Tuesday) in support of the NSPCC’s Here For Children campaign this festive season.

December 2020 saw Childline deliver a record number of counselling sessions for a single month.

December 21 — the day of Winter Solstice — is the longest night of the year, with hundreds of people taking part in the 5km Walk For Children to support the NSPCC.

During the evening, landmarks across the UK, including Ryde Council offices, St Thomas Heritage Centre and Aspire Ryde are supporting the charity by lighting up and turning the NSPCC’s trademark green.

The day aims to represent the hard working Childline counsellors who are there for children, offering a beacon of light in their darkest times.

One in five children in the UK have suffered abuse and this Christmas thousands of children will call Childline in London and talk about their fears.

Kate Hershkowitz, the NSPCC’s supporter fundraising manager for the south east said:

“Thank you to the people of Ryde for lighting your beautiful buildings NSPCC green for us this year. If you live nearby and haven’t yet signed up for our Walk for Children, there’s still time.

“Our Childline service will be running every day over the Christmas holidays, and we thank Ryde Town Council and Aspire Ryde for raising awareness of this.”

Hannah East, Ryde Town Council, added:

“Childline is a crucial service offering a beacon of light in the darkest times, that’s why this year we will be supporting the NSPCC Walk for Children by lighting up our buildings green.

Adults worried about a child’s welfare can call the NSPCC’s Helpline 24/7 on 0808 800 5000.

Children and young people can call Childline on 0800 1111 or visit www.childline.org.uk

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