W Bro Steve Helsdon of St Saviour Lodge of Installed Masters has presented a batch of Giant TLC Teddies as the Lodges donation towards the York Salvation Army Christmas Toy Appeal.

The Salvation Army of York have for many years collected toys to give to the less fortunate families in the York area.

Each year the Salvation Army holds a Toy Service where those who can give money or toys to make Christmas a happy event for less fortunate families.

It is difficult to meet the demand these days and so they have to rely on the generosity of charities and other organisations for their help.

Also in the photo is Beverley Wright who would particularly like to thank the Freemasons for their generosity over the years whose lodges have sent cash for providing meals for the poor, homeless and elderly at Christmas and toys and helping the SA to carry on the tradition of making Christmas special for the people and families who would otherwise be forgotten.