Gifts being delivered to a local school for distribution The Tree of Joy is a community project of the Rotary Club of Wallsend-Maryland (Newcastle NSW) ... one might even call it an institution. For 49 years, at this time of the year, the community come together with the local Rotary club, and give generously to others who are experiencing a difficult time. In the early years, the Tree of Joy focussed on providing gifts to children of families who might not be able to provide Christmas presents. In more recent times, the Tree of Joy has not only continued that role but has also extended help and support to anyone of any age, and especially those whose livelihood has been compromised by natural disasters - flood, drought and fire and the Covid pandemic. Rotary Club of Wallsend-Maryland Most people like to take a tag from one of the many Christmas trees placed in local businesses and the office of our local member of Parliament...
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