The event will help ease the financial pressure of Christmas and has been organised by The Ferndown Christmas Pre-loved Toy Gifting group.

A selection of free new and nearly new toys will be available for parents to take away to a loving new home.

The group is collecting donations of good quality new/nearly new toys suitable for babies to teens for this event – if you are having a clear out and have toys you no longer need, please drop them off at the drop off points. email. Collection can be arranged if required by emailing Phil on phil.macefield@gmail.com or calling him on 07894 477444.

Adult volunteers will be needed to help run the event on the day. PPE will be provided. Again, please contact Phil if you would like to be involved.

Parents are invited to like and share the newly created FaceBook page (https://www.facebook.com/Ferndown-Christmas-Pre-Loved-Toy-Gifting-106636761293586) and spread the word.

Drop off points for toys are:

476 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, BH22 9AY

22 Severn Road, Trickets Cross BH22 8XD

31 Martins Drive, Ferndown BH22 9SG

Toys can be left in the porch at any of the above addresses.