READERS have until Monday (December 12) to support our annual Shuttle Christmas Gift Appeal.

We have joined forces with Home-Start Wyre Forest to spread a little festive cheer to youngsters in the district - receiving the charity’s support.

Readers can donate a gift - of whatever value - for a local child aged 0-18.

Gifts can be taken to the Home-Start office, in New Road, the Swan Centre Management Suite, Kidderminster Iceland, Stourport’s Courtyard Cafe, in Lombard Street, and Stourport’s TSB branch, in High Street.

Outlets taking part in Weavers Wharf include Boots, Sports Direct, TK Maxx, DW Sports, Savers, TH Baker, McDonalds, Debenhams and Greggs.

Presents will be distributed to children by Home-Start volunteers before Christmas Day.

Last year 355 presents were collected for children in Wyre Forest.