AN APPEAL aiming to ensure no child goes without a present this Christmas is open.

Street Salvation Army is running its annual Be A STAR Christmas Present Appeal and is keen to receive donations from charitable folks in Somerset.

“We work with local schools, health visitors and social services to provide a hamper of food and new toys for families in the area,” a spokesperson said.

The campaign accepts donations of brand-new, unwrapped toys and gifts for children aged between 0 and 18.

Suggested gifts for the Street Salvation Army Be a Star Appeal include:

• 0-3 years: dolls, teddy bears, cot mobiles, baby clothes, bath toys, CDs of suitable music and nursery rhymes, puzzles
• 3-5 years: dolls and action figures, cars, lorries, DVDs and CDs (music and nursery rhymes), colouring sets, pencils, crayons, books, puzzles
• 5-9 years: educational games and toys, stationery (colouring sets, pencils, crayons, school sets), CDs and family friendly DVDs, books, puzzles, wordsearch, crosswords
• 9-12 years: games and toys, stationery, DVDs, books, T-shirts, hair accessories, gloves, scarves, hats
• 13-16 years: books, make-up and toiletries (try to ensure non-allergic ingredients if possible), gloves, scarves, hats, T-shirts, hair accessories and gift vouchers

People can also make a financial donation to the the Street Salvation Army Be A STAR Christmas Appeal, either in-person at the hall, or online at justgiving.com/fundraising/thesalvationarmychristmas-2025-420.

Gifts can be donated at Street Salvation Army in Goswell Road, BA16 0JG, between 9.30am and 12.30pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Fridays, until Friday, December 5.

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