Astley Sports Village Director, Mark Storie, has been left overwhelmed by the support shown from the local community to help with the facilities' Christmas Toy Appeal.
600 gifts have been donated to help struggling families this Christmas - the best response since the appeal began!
Mark spoke to us to thank those who have assisted and donated.
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