Appeal for teen gifts

Scarborough charity Westway Open Arms is appealing for donations of new, unwrapped children’s toys and gifts for teenagers in a bid to make Christmas special for families in Eastfield.

Rev Sam Taylor, from Eastfield Holy Nativity Church, said: "Donations are slowly coming in, both from individuals and also a local business, but we do have a considerable number of vulnerable families we want to reach this Christmas.

"If people want to donate smellies and things like that to give to the elderly, just so people don't feel forgotten about at Christmas, we'd be happy to receive those as well.

"I also want to say a huge thank you to everyone who donates."

The items can be dropped off at Westway Open Arms in Eastfield between the hours of 9.30am to 3pm Monday to Thursday before December 15.