STAFF and shoppers at Sainsbury’s Amblecote have donated five trolleys full of toys to Sycamore Adventure Playground.

The store's annual gift appeal has generated more than 150 toys and gifts for visitors to the Dudley Council run centre, which includes youngsters with disabilities and special educational needs, looked after children and pupils from borough schools.

Councillor Anne Millward, Dudley’s cabinet member for children’s services, said: “Sycamore Adventure Playground is a much loved centre, providing all children, whatever their background or educational needs, with the opportunity to play, explore and imagine.

“I’d like to thank Sainsbury’s for running this scheme, which is set to benefit the thousands of local children who use the centre every year.”

Keith Rogers, play service manager at Sycamore Adventure Playground: “I am absolutely blown away by the generosity of the staff and customers at Sainsbury’s Amblecote. I certainly didn’t expect to have five trolleys full of toys!

“This will really help as we will be able to give these to families who would not have had a visit from Santa this Christmas.

"Some of the art and craft materials will also be used to engage the thousands of children with whom we work each year.

"It’s made my Christmas, what lovely people!”

Kevin Healy, Amblecote store manager at Sainsbury’s, added: “I would like to thank all our customers and colleagues, who have donated toys and gifts to this year’s toy appeal.

"We are overwhelmed by your generosity and would like to wish you all a very happy Christmas and new year.”