YOUNG patients at Russells Hall Hospital were given some much-needed festive cheer after a property firm delivered Christmas gift to the children's ward.

ALB Black Country Properties, a property development company, donated gifts to children receiving treatment at the sensory unit for the second year running.

A van load of presents was handed over to hospital, with TVs, video games, craft sets, Rubik’s cubes and board games including Connect4, Uno, Frustration and Guess Who being amongst the gifts putting a smile on the youngsters’ faces.

The gifts were delivered by company director, Arran Bailey and Anthony Birks from ALB Black Country Properties.

Arran said: “After the success of previous years’ pledges of gifts, I knew it was something that we wanted to repeat. As a small and dynamic business, we appreciate the investment that people have made into our business and we felt it important to give back to good causes in the region. ALB Black Country Properties get involved with lots of charity and community projects, but with this one involving sick children it is something very close to our hearts, having young children ourselves.”

Arran added: “It makes us realise how lucky we are to have our health and that not everybody gets to be at home for Christmas with their families. Hopefully the toys and games we have donated will make these childrens’ stay in hospital that much more comfortable and enjoyable.”