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.
9. Characters from The Grinch were popular at the toy appeal launch.
Rotherham Families First Christmas Toy Appeal launch. | Iconic Media Group
10. Mickey and Minnie Mouse met youngsters at the launch.
Rotherham Families First Christmas Toy Appeal launch. | Iconic Media Group
11. Rotherham College Musical Theatre students entertained visitors with Christmas songs.
Rotherham Families First Christmas Toy Appeal launch. | Iconic Media Group
12. Members of the Rotherham United Community Trust attended the appeal with mascot Miller Bear.
Rotherham Families First Christmas Toy Appeal launch. | Iconic Media Group