Residents and visitors, as well as City & Country staff, are invited to donate new toys for those who would otherwise not receive gifts this Christmas up until Sunday 11th December.

The Salvation Army’s Christmas Present Appeal sees individuals and communities donate new and unused toys for children and teenagers in need of Christmas gifts. The toys are collected by the Salvation Army and wrapped before being distributed to families throughout the local community.

Jennifer Rhodes-Finch, head of marketing for City & Country, said: “The Salvation Army’s Christmas Present Appeal is a very important cause, and a great opportunity to help those less fortunate this Christmas – which will be a tougher one than most for many families across the UK. We’re inviting residents, staff and visitors to bring new toys to our Sales Suites and thank them in advance for their generosity.”

For further details about the Christmas Present Appeal, please visit here. Acceptable gifts include cuddly toys, Lego, board games, stationery and books, all brand new and in their original packaging. The Sales Suite at The Playfair is open from 10am to 5pm, Thursday to Monday. The deadline for collection is 5pm on Sunday 11th December.