A CHILDREN S charity based in Honiton and Axminster is calling for people to support it this Christmas.

A CHILDREN'S charity based in Honiton and Axminster is calling for people to support it this Christmas.

Operation Christmas Child, a leading UK charity, delivered a total of 34,300 shoeboxes full of presents to children living in difficult conditions in both towns and the surrounding areas last year.

The charity is asking individuals and communities to continue their support for vulnerable children, despite the economic recession.

Anyone wishing to participate should contact the Helpline on 0870 011 2002, or visit the website www.operationchristmaschild.org.uk