BREAN Play is joining forces with the Salvation Army for its annual Christmas Toy Appeal.

The play centre is asking residents to donate new and unused toys to children up to the age of 16 before December 12. 

The Salvation Army centre in Weston-super-Mare will then wrap the gifts, which will be distributed to children in need and families in the local area through the Salvation Army’s own networks, local groups and social services.

Gifts can include anything from soft and educational toys for the very youngest child, to games, toys and accessories for older children.

Mike Barsby from Brean Play Marketing said: ‘When buying a gift for your children or grandchildren think of what they might like in their Christmas stocking and please consider buying an extra present and donating it.

"By giving a gift to our Christmas Present Appeal you can make a real difference to a local child who may otherwise not get presents this Christmas’.

Brean Play will be open daily to accept gifts for the appeal from 9.30am to 5.30pm on Coast Road. For more information call 01278 752123