MAY I thank everyone involved in the Christmas Toy Appeal. This is the sixth year of the appeal and it gets better and bigger every year. We are amazed by the effort and generosity

MAY I thank everyone involved in the Christmas Toy Appeal. This is the sixth year of the appeal and it gets better and bigger every year. We are amazed by the effort and generosity of people in making a difference to the children's Christmas. The quality and value of the presents donated was phenomenal. A big thank you to Star Radio, Weston & Somerset Mercury and S J Cooke and Son.Thanks also to Pearce Bros, who lent a van to ensure the gifts were distributed to children in need and suffering hardship across North Somerset.Here is a sample of the comments we have had from the families: "I have experienced a great deal of hardship and it was nice the children did not have to do without". "Their faces were a picture of happiness and this made Christmas special". "My children will have a brilliant Christmas, thanks to you". "Your generosity does make a real difference. Thank you".RUTH GILPIN - Community Family Support Team, North Somerset Council