A&T backing Wave 105 Mission Christmas children's gift appeal

THE New Milton Advertiser and Lymington Times will once again be acting as a drop-off point for anyone who wants to donate gifts for the Wave 105 Cash for Kids Mission Christmas appeal.

Last year 38,000 local children living in poverty who might otherwise have gone without received presents to open on Christmas Day thanks to the generosity of donors.

The A&T offices at 31-33 Compton Road, New Milton, are among a number of places throughout the New Forest and Christchurch where items can be left.

For a full list of Wave 105 drop-off points go to wave105.com/mission.

All donations are welcome but here are some gift ideas by age.

Up to 3 years: teddies, musical toys, my first toys, rattles, books and play mats.

Age 3 to 5 years: cars, dolls, jigsaws, dress-up items, Playdoh, colouring books and pencils.

Age 5 to 7 years: Lego, arts and craft sets, skipping ropes, make your own photo frame, snow globe, jewellery set, action figures, board games.

Age 7 to 9 years: Footballs, board games, remote control toys, stationary sets.

Age 9 to 12 years: board games, make-up sets, nail varnish.

Age 12 to 18 years: Intricate colouring books, pens, nail varnish, make-up sets, smelling sets, aftershave.