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More than 200 of children across Warrington will have a happier Christmas after residents and businesses generously donate gifts.

Warrington Borough Council’s neighbourhood team have been inundated with donations over the past few weeks ready to help families suffering from financial difficulties.

Residents and businesses have been dropping off new toys, gift vouchers, sweets, non-perishable foods, toiletries, books and new nightwear to make sure children aged 0 to16 have a present to open on Christmas day. Others have donated money totalling around £2,000 so that presents can be bought.

Over 200 children will receive gifts, books, sweets and night clothes this year with each child also being sent a special letter from Santa.

The appeal was supported by many local organisations including Sellafield Ltd, Cheshire Police, the Quakers, Amazon, Fairfield Resident’s Association, Lymm round table, Winwick Parish Council and Warrington’s TESCO stores as well as local residents.

Cllr Tony Higgins, executive board member for culture, leisure and community, said: “This year we have been overwhelmed with the amount of donations we have received which has been truly amazing. It’s a sad fact that during a time of joy, festivity and celebration, some children have little or nothing to look forward to at Christmas. We would like to thank everyone who donated as, for many families, these gifts are the only ones they receive.

“We are delighted that, due to the generosity of our staff, residents and local businesses, we have been able to bring some Christmas cheer to so many children.”

Warrington Borough Council’s neighbourhood team have been inundated with donations over the past few weeks ready to help families suffering from financial difficulties.

Residents and businesses have been dropping off new toys, gift vouchers, sweets, non-perishable foods, toiletries, books and new nightwear to make sure children aged 0 to16 have a present to open on Christmas day. Others have donated money totalling around £2,000 so that presents can be bought.

Over 200 children will receive gifts, books, sweets and night clothes this year with each child also being sent a special letter from Santa.

The appeal was supported by many local organisations including Sellafield Ltd, Cheshire Police, the Quakers, Amazon, Fairfield Resident’s Association, Lymm round table, Winwick Parish Council and Warrington’s TESCO stores as well as local residents.

Cllr Tony Higgins, executive board member for culture, leisure and community, said: “This year we have been overwhelmed with the amount of donations we have received which has been truly amazing. It’s a sad fact that during a time of joy, festivity and celebration, some children have little or nothing to look forward to at Christmas. We would like to thank everyone who donated as, for many families, these gifts are the only ones they receive.

“We are delighted that, due to the generosity of our staff, residents and local businesses, we have been able to bring some Christmas cheer to so many children.”

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