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The gift appeal provided presents for children, young people and families in need

It was an 'absolutely fantastic' Christmas for thousands of children across Northamptonshire thanks to the generosity of county residents who selflessly donated gifts and funds.

Gift appeal organiser Jeanette Walsh, aka Mother Christmas, has been receiving thank you messages from the teams that distributed the thousands of items to the most disadvantaged.

From children who had lost parents to those in children's homes and teenagers who have left care Jeanette, working with social services and The Faraway Charity, provided gifts that were gratefully received.

Jeanette Walsh aka Mother Christmas has received dozens of thank you messages

Jeanette said: "Following your overwhelming generosity, the 2021 Christmas Appeal has been absolutely fantastic.

Mother Christmas thanks YOU for 'fantastic' Northamptonshire gift appeal