Joy of Christmas

Underprivileged young people from Knowsley enjoyed the spirit of Christmas thanks to the generosity of residents and businesses in the borough.

Hundreds of presents were distributed to children as part of the Knowsley Social Services’ annual Christmas Toy Appeal, which has been running for five years in conjunction with KCR 106.7 FM.

This year was one of the most successful so far, with around 800 toys were donated and distributed to 650 children right across the borough.

Thanks are being sent to all the companies who got involved to act as drop off points for donated toys and to those who donated gifts. Among these was a local market stall holder who donated hundreds of smaller items such as felt tips, stickers and jigsaws that were used to make up small stockings for the children.

Joanne Parry, manager of the Page Moss Family Centre, said: “The families we delivered the toys to were so grateful.

“A lot of the parents were in tears because they were so happy that they were now able to give their children presents this Christmas.”

The appeal will be run again towards the end of this year.

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