YOUNGSTERS at a Kidderminster nursery have been busy painting and colouring in support of the library's festive Christmas Card Appeal.

Children at Little Trinity Nursery have been making their Christmas cards for local residents to enjoy.

Each year, the nursery children take part and create truly distinctive Christmas cards, which will be distributed by Kidderminster Library to the elderly and housebound in the local community at Christmastime - along with a selection of library books to read and enjoy throughout the festive season.

Gaynor Carter, nursery manager, said: "The children love creative activities and this seasonal pursuit enables them to use their artistic talents to make their very own, special, Christmas card."

Using a host of design skills, the children have now made numerous mistletoe and snowman Christmassy creations.

Miss Carter added: "This annual activity offers the children a chance to express themselves and it is lots of fun, whilst also helping to support development of fine motor skills as the children practice writing their name on the inside of their Christmas card.

"We love supporting the Christmas Card Appeal as it is such a worthwhile cause, helping spread a little joy within the local community for those who may not be able to share Christmas with their family."