Fenland residents are being asked to donate gifts for older people this Christmas.
The donations will be given to visitors at a community event for the over-60s, ensuring everyone has at least one gift this festive season.
The Golden Age Christmas Appeal, a joint effort by Fenland District Council and Head to Toe, the official charity of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, is set for its second year.
It was first launched last year and resulted in more than 200 older people receiving presents.
Councillor Sam Clark, Golden Age team leader, said: "Golden Age events are all about bringing light, support, comfort, opportunity and vitality to people in later life.
"The Christmas appeal was so well supported last year and gave visitors of our Golden Age December event something extra special.
"We thank everyone who supported the appeal last year and send gratitude in advance to anyone who feels able to support it again to show our older residents how valued they are."
The appeal was inspired by a 2023 event visitor who revealed the goodie bag items would be the only gift she received that year.
Any gifts left over after the event will be given to healthcare professionals in Fenland to distribute to vulnerable older people.
The event will take place on December 12, from 10am to 1pm, at GER Sports Club, Robingoodfellows Lane, March.
The appeal is asking for new, unwrapped items such as books, chocolates, biscuits, gloves, hats, scarves, socks, toiletries, and small gifts like diaries and mugs.
Perishable goods and alcohol cannot be accepted.
Gifts can be dropped off at Wisbech, March, Chatteris, and Whittlesey libraries, as well as at Tesco Extra in Wisbech and Tesco Superstore in March.
Donations will be accepted up to and including Monday, November 24.
For more information on Golden Age fairs, visit fenland.gov.uk/goldenage.
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