Christmas cheer in Hull and Humber

Hull & Humber KC Cares spreads Christmas cheer

Over 100 children from disadvantaged communities in Hull celebrated Christmas at the KC Stadium on Saturday 10 December with an action packed party thanks to KC, St Stephen’s Shopping Centre, Yorkshire Bank, PwC, Princes Quay Shopping Centre, Hull FC, Hull KR, Arco and ABP.

Children were entertained from start to finish with music and party games, acrobatic children’s entertainer Dangerous Steve,  face painters, crafts and four of the city’s mascots, Hull FC’s Airlie Bird, Hull City’s Roary the Tiger, Hull KR’s Rufus the Robin and Hull Stingrays Steve the Stingray. And it didn’t end there. The children were in for an extra special treat when Father Christmas made a surprise appearance, giving each child a gift.

Amanda Marshall from Arco said: "It was an absolutely fantastic party and I’m so glad to have been part of it. It was without doubt the best afternoon I’ve spent in a very long time!"

Donna Pinchbeck from KC said: "It was amazing! I think everyone should help out at something like that, it certainly brought home to me how damn lucky we are! To see their little faces was an experience I will never forget."

Local law firm helps make Christmas special for elderly residents

Partners and staff from Wilkin Chapman Grange solicitors have generously filled shoe boxes with beautiful gifts this Christmas to give to Age UK in Grimsby.

Von Lanty, Chief Officer at Age UK said: "The gifts that have been donated are absolutely beautiful and will be extremely appreciated by the residents here. We would like to thank all those at Wilkin Chapman Grange who took part in the appeal."