Father Christmas brings a smile to children in Conquest Hospital ward

Father Christmas and his helpers brought a smile to children at the Kipling Ward of the Conquest Hospital.
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They were giving out toys donated by Blackbrooks Garden Centre at Sedlescombe and Winchesters store in Ore.

SEE ALSO: Hastings burglar who stole charity box is jailed.Father Christmas met patients and staff and brought an individual gift for each patient as well as over £300 of toys donated by Blackbrooks for use on the Kipling ward.

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Staff from the two outlets have also been busy raising money in their stores through their Singing Santa Band and Acapella Penguins, currently standing at more than £2,200.

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In a further display of generosity, Blackbrooks and Winchesters donated three Christmas trees to the ward.

Sid Saunders, who took these photos, commented: “I met some wonderful dedicated staff at the hospital.”