The BBC Radio Merseyside bus will be collecting toys at Widnes Market on Saturday 2 December from around 10am.

Organisers requested The Market as a venue because in the past it has been one of the most successful on its tour of Merseyside.

Andy Ball, presenter for Radio Merseyside said: “I’m again arranging the annual toy appeal on behalf of the Lions and BBC Radio Merseyside. The people of Halton are always so generous to us and we’d love to again come to Widnes market”

All toys donated are given to local children who may not be a fortunate as some this coming Christmas.