We are appealing to Westmorland Gazette readers to help in providing any of the following items for our New Home, New Beginnings offensive.

South Lakeland businesses might like to support our appeal, with a kitchen supplier donating money for the kitchen, or a restaurant buying dining furniture.

Each week we will keep you posted, and any amount, no matter how small, will be gratefully received.

When ringing or writing to make your donation, please specify each item you would like your contribution to go towards.

All offers of help should go to Pat Wright, Westmorland Gazette New Home, New Beginnings Appeal, Vineyard Cottage, 45 Appleby Road, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 6ES, telephone 01539-727158.

4 Central heating £3,000

4 Septic tank £800

4 Double-glazing £2,000

4 Wooden floors £3,000

4 Fire regulation costs £1,200

4 Cement and plaster £500

4 Paint and paper, per room £50 total £450

Kendal Room

4 Wood burning stove £400

4 Two hard wearing leather sofas, at £200 each, £400

4 Two chairs, £100 each, £200

4 Two pouffes, £50 each, £100

4 Two sets of dining furniture, £230 each, £460

4 TV and video, £350

Kitchen

4 Units £2,000

4 Two washing machines, £325 each, £750

4 Dishwasher £400

4 Pipes and plumbing £400

4 Fridge/freezer £400

4 Pots and pans £150

4 Cutlery and crockery £80

4 Large catering cooker £400

4 Pots and pans £150

4 Cutlery and crockery £400

4 Microwave £150

Shower Rooms

4 Six shower systems, £100 each, £600

4 Four lavatories, £100 each, £400

4 Six washbasins, £50 each, £300

Bedrooms

4 Five sets bunk beds, £100 each, £500

4 10 wardrobes, £50 each, £500

4 10 bedside cabinets, £10 each, £100

4 Bedding, including four changes, £80 a bed, £800

4 Towels £100

Luxuries

4 Computer £500

4 Toys, £10 a child £100

February 10, 2003 15:00