WESSEX Beading Group, together with over a hundred other groups, decorated a tree for the display at St Thomas's church.

We entered a tree for quite a few years now but nothing would prepare us for the disappointment of finding on collection of our beaded toys up to 12 items were missing.

Each item was designed and created by members of the group, taking many hours of intricate sewing. Amongst them is a beautiful Father Christmas, two elves, a beautifully crafted drum, a red beaded car and several colourful crackers.

These items are very precious, many made for Christmas presents. We would be grateful if these could be returned to St Thomas’s church.

Barbara Milward

Salisbury