Our Christmas Toy Appeal is now in full swing with another local business deciding to spread some festive joy.

The kind-hearted people from Highwood have donated £100 towards the 24th Dorset Echo Christmas Toy Appeal.

The firm is owned by local businessman Peter Old and is based in Dorchester, covering Dorset and Somerset, and is a main dealer for Kubota tractors, ground care and implements.

Mr Old has 12 grandchildren of his own and appreciates that Christmas is a special time of the year to bring families together and hopes that this year's contribution will again help those children in need to have a happy Christmas.

A spokesperson for Highwood said:  "We have supported the Toy Appeal for over 20 years and are happy to do so again this year as it brings families together by helping those children in need."

From its depot in Dorchester, Highwood's team of experienced engineers also provide servicing and repair needs.

They have also been awarded the prestigious GOLD Award for Service Excellence for the 4th time, recognizing its commitment to Kubota, the product, its staff and customers.

We are also asking you, the reader, to give a thought to children in need this Christmas and buy one extra present to go in a Dorset Echo Toy Appeal bin.

Toy Appeal bins are located at the following locations:

Weymouth

  • Asda,
  • Howley’s
  • Morrisons
  • Tesco Town centre
  • WH Smiths
  • Family Shopper (Abbotsbury Road)

 Dorchester

  • Tesco
  • Toymaster
  • WH Smiths
  •  Boo’s Toy Shop (Poundbury)

 Portland

  • Co-Op (Easton)
  •  Tesco (Easton)

 Bridport

  • Morrisons
  • Toymaster

All the toys collected will be distributed before Christmas to children who really appreciate them.

Any businesses wishing to make a £100 donation to the 2022 Dorset Echo toy appeal should contact maureen.jolliffe@ localiq.co.uk, or call 01305 830811.

Donations are also welcomed from readers for any amount, to donate to the Dorset Echo Toy Appeal 2023 please make your payment online at dorsetecho.co.uk/toyappeal.

Please ensure to include the relevant contact details with your payment.