A community appeal has been launched to ensure families across Mansfield district receive gifts this Christmas.

Generous members of the public donate a range of gifts towards Mansfield District Council's and Mansfield Building Society's Secret Santa Appeal, which is taking place for the third year in a row.

Collection boxes have been set up at numerous drop-off locations where people can leave toys and gifts for children of all ages and their adult carers from Thursday 27 October until Monday 28 November. The items, which must be new include clothing, board games, luxury items, colouring books, toys, skincare sets, hats and scarves etc and will be distributed through Mansfield Children’s Centre Service and Family Action Food Clubs.

The drop-off points are:

Old Town Hall, Mansfield

Mansfield Building Society branch

Civic Corner café, Mansfield Civic Centre

Ravensdale Children’s Centre

Mansfield Woodhouse Children’s Centre

Mansfield Museum

Smyths Toys, Portland Retail Park, Mansfield

And Four Seasons Shopping Centre.

Please check the opening days and times of individual venues before travelling.