Fenland community s generosity means 400 children in need will have a visit from Father Christmas this year
| Updated: 12:15, 19 December 2020
Villagers Paul Albutt and Annie Woods have been overwhelmed by the support given to their Christmas toy appeal.
They launched the appeal back in September with the hope of receiving enough toys to bring a smile to at least 50 children in need this festive season.
But the pair have been blown away by the fact they have received enough donations to give a Christmas gift to around 400 youngsters.
Paul Albutt and Annie Woods have been blown away by the generosity of local people in supporting their annual toy appeal. (43636018)
Published:
5:21 PM December 17, 2020
Updated:
10:34 AM December 18, 2020
Paul Albutt (left) and Annie Woods are on course to provide new toys to around 400 children this Christmas thanks to their toy appeal.
- Credit: Ian Carter
The organisers of a toy appeal aimed to help Fenland’s most disadvantaged and vulnerable children at Christmas said they could not be more grateful for the help they have received.
Paul Albutt and Annie Woods launched the Wisbech Toy Appeal last year to provide some festive cheer for children in the town and surrounding areas who may not receive many gifts from Father Christmas.
The pair usually hold a bingo fundraising event at Wisbech St Mary’s sports and community centre for the appeal, but due to Covid-19 restrictions, they have had to change their ways.