Entertainment was provided by Rotherham College Musical Theatre students and the three choirs from Coleridge, East Dene and Eastwood View Primary Schools. Appearances by Miller Bear, Mickey and Minnie Mouse and the Grinch were popular with youngsters, along with the Rotherham Lions Santa and his Sleigh.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer and local MP John Healey and the Mayor of Rotherham Cllr Haroon Rashid supported the event and donated gifts to the appeal, and a cheque for £2,000 was handed over by Voluntary Action Rotherham.
1. The Chancellor of the Exchequer and local MP John Healey lends his support to the Rotherham Families First Christmas Toy Appeal during the launch recently. He is seen with Ann Levick, founder of the appeal and member and volunteers from the Rotherham Lions with Santa and their Christmas Sleigh.
Rotherham Families First Christmas Toy Appeal launch. | Iconic Media Group
2. Local MP John Healey speaks at the launch of the recent Rotherham Families First Christmas Toy Appeal at Parkgate Shopping.
Rotherham Families First Christmas Toy Appeal launch. | Iconic Media Group
3. The Rotherham Lions Santa and Christmas sleigh at the launch.
Rotherham Families First Christmas Toy Appeal launch. | Iconic Media Group
4. Rotherham Families First Christmas Toy Appeal founder Ann Levick, receives a cheque for the appeal for £2,000 from Voluntary Action Rotherham treasurer John Barber.
Rotherham Families First Christmas Toy Appeal launch. | Iconic Media Group