PEOPLE in Wellington who would like to give Christmas presents to children in the community can do so at a drop-off point created at a shop in the town.

The Emporium Somerset is acting as a donation point for the Christmas Sparkle charity, which aims to give Christmas presents to children from new-born to age 18 living in difficult circumstances.

Candice Thompson-Gardiner, volunteer at Christmas Sparkle, said: “It’s wonderful that The Emporium is willing to get

involved with such a wonderful project

and we are sure the people of Wellington will be more than happy to support the charity by donating new and unwrapped gifts.”

People can drop off Christmas presents at reception at the store in Mantle Street until November 30 between 10am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday and between 9.30am and 4pm on Saturday.

Suggestions for gifts include cuddly toys, baby clothes, puzzles, colouring books, hats, scarves and gloves, board games, books, craft kits, sports equipment and toiletries.

Christmas Sparkle is a project run by the community for the community. It works closely with charities from the area that identify recipients for the gifts.

Last year the project was able to donate 500 gifts to people in Wellington and Taunton, exceeding its target of 200.