“THESE will make a lot of children very happy.”
New Blackmore Vale readers have done themselves proud in donating toys to children at Dorset County Hospital.
Last month, your magazine launched a Secret Santa Toy Appeal, encouraging people to replace wasteful purchases with a donation to youngsters undergoing treatment this Christmas.

You responded in typically generous style, with bags of toys and gifts being handed over to the Dorset County Hospital Charity.
Kitz Clifford, fundraising officer at the charity, said: “We are incredibly grateful for all the amazing toys, games and puzzles donated by the New Blackmore Vale Magazine – these will make a lot of children very happy over Christmas and also into next year.
“It means a lot when we see children who come onto Kingfisher Ward for treatment leave with big smiles on their faces.”
The gifts were handed over by New Blackmore Vale editor in chief, Paul Jones, at the Dorchester hospital.
“We can’t thank our readers enough for their donations,” said Paul.
“There’s no doubt this Christmas has been tough for so many, so to receive such generous contributions is really heartwarming.
“There’s no doubt our readers have helped some very deserving young people have a happy Christmas.
“Thank you.”
The Dorset County Hospital Charity exists to enhance care for patients.
It raises money to fund important extras, above and beyond the NHS budget, which make care for patients better.
Fundraising programmes include providing facilities, state-of-the-art medical equipment, enhanced training opportunities and staff welfare initiatives.

It also runs special appeals to support major capital projects, such as the Chemotherapy Appeal, or to provide extra funding for wards and specialist care areas.
For more information on the charity, appeals and to make a donation, log on to dchcharity.org.uk.