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.
5. Charlotte Oram who has designed Christmas cards to sell to raise money for the appeal, is pictured with appeal founder Ann Levick.
Rotherham Families First Christmas Toy Appeal launch. | Iconic Media Group
6. The Mayor of Rotherham Cllr Haroon Rashid, hands overs gifts to Ann Levick, founder of the appeal.
Rotherham Families First Christmas Toy Appeal launch. | Iconic Media Group
7. Charlotte Oram of Wingfield has designed Christmas cards to raise moneyfor the Rotherham Families First Christmas Toy Appeal.
Rotherham Families First Christmas Toy Appeal launch. | Iconic Media Group
8. Rotherham borough council leader Chris Read speaks at the launch of the appeal.
Rotherham Families First Christmas Toy Appeal launch. | Iconic Media Group