This year, hundreds of people will be taking part in meaningful Mitzvah Day challenges on Sunday, November 16. Stuck for something to do? Here's our guide:
Borehamwood
What: Help clear Woodcock Hill of litter
Where: Woodcock Hill Village Green, Borehamwood
When: 10.45am to 1pm
Bring trowels, gloves and wellies!
What: Plant bulbs with newly formed group, Shenley Park Community
Where: Shenley Park
Contact: rochellejnewington@uwclub.net
Barnet
What: Help clear Strawberry Value of litter
Where: Strawberry Vale, East Finchley, close to the Green Man Community Centre
When: 11am
Contact: Phil Fletcher 07962 98 31 31
What: Collect toys and clothes for children in hospital with Edgware Masorti Synagogue and Emmanuel Church
Where: Deliver to 42-46 Station Road, Edgware
Time: Drop off items and help bag them between 9am and 11am
Contact: admin@edgwaremasorti.org
What: Create a card to send to a child in hospital
Where: Edgware Masorti Synagogue
Time: 10am to 12.30
Contact: education@edgwaremasorti.org
Harrow/Barnet
What: Help Jewish Stanmore-based charity Norwood by raising money for St Luke’s Hospice and Barnet Homeless Action at Waitrose supermarket in Brent Cross.
Contact: gloria.stoll@norwood.org.uk
Enfield, Haringey, Barnet
What: Support Noah's Ark Children's Hospice.
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Check back tomorrow to find out the winner of this years Times & Independent Series competition and how our team will be spending Mitzvah Day.
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