College on mission to give gifts to needy children

Students appealing for presents to be donated this year: James Kelsall, Nathaniel Smith, Elliot Mason, Thomas Ferrari, Ryan Duffy, Francesca Vella and Maddiya Altaf

Hopwood Hall College is supporting a Christmas appeal for toys to donate to underprivileged children and young people in Greater Manchester.

They are asking people to buy an extra present this year that they’ll give to a disadvantaged local child to make their Christmas morning special.

Staff, learners and visitors are asked to show their support by giving a £5 present in at one of the college receptions. Drop off points are the receptions at Rochdale and Middleton campuses.

Money or gifts can be left in the college receptions, but gifts must be new, in original packaging and not wrapped in wrapping paper and be handed in by 15 December.