Organisers of an annual toy appeal are urging people in Alsager and the surrounding area to think of others this year and buy an extra Christmas present to donate.

Teresa and Don Longhurst who run the Christmas Appeal on behalf of Alsager Community Support are asking people to think of others who may be going through difficult times.

They say the end of the furlough scheme and the withdrawal of the £20 universal credit uplift may add to families going through tough times.

Last year the appeal gave a bag of toys and gifts to 200 children belonging to 90 families in need.

Teresa said: "This year we anticipate the need will be greater with the end of the furlough scheme and the withdrawl of the £20 universal credit uplift.

"We would like to thank everyone in advance for thinking of this appeal and for the donations about to be made."

They are asking people to take unwrapped gifts to Alsager Community Support Centre near Alsager Civic weekdays 9:30 am – 12:30 pm, Monday 29th, Tuesday 30th November. Wednesday 1st December to Friday 3rd, Monday 6th to Thursday 9th or to Alsager Scout Hall – (Cedar Avenue, ST7 2PQ) on Friday 11th 9:00 – 10:30 am.

Alternatively you can call Teresa or Don on 01270 884461 or email them at

They say donations of wrapping paper, tags and stick tape are also welcome.