It's that time of year again! This week I launched my annual Christmas Toy Appeal, and I need your help to make this Christmas a magical one for local children who would otherwise not receive any gifts this Christmas. I am always so amazed by the generosity of the people of Tynedale and Ponteland in donating gifts which will be given to the Salvation Army to distribute to local children. If you would like to donate a gift, please deliver to 1 Meal Market, Hexham before the 1st December. Toys, cuddly toys, colouring books and much more will be very gratefully received, but new toys only please! You really will be helping to make Christmas very special.