A Harrogate toy fair to support struggling families at Christmas has been hailed as a "huge success."
Organised by Harrogate woman Dr Melissa Bouchard, the event saw various toys and games donated and given to families in need for free.
The ‘Harrogate Gives for Christmas’ fair was held at Jennyfields Styan Community Centre yesterday (Sunday).
Speaking to Your Harrogate, Melissa said:
“The event was a huge success - people walked into the hall and so many were overwhelmed by the generosity of the community.
“They couldn’t believe that it was all free and we had a lot of happy tears.
“It was a wonderful afternoon.”

The leftover toys and games, of which filled four cars, have been donated to Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity to be given to children who will spend their Christmas in hospital.
Melissa added:
“We’d like to thank the community for their generous donations, it was incredible.
“A little girl came in with her mum and said “It’s magic like Christmas!””

Organiser Melissa Bouchard (left and right) at the first 'Harrogate Gives for Christmas' event.

Leftover toys and games have been donated to the children's ward at Harrogate Hospital.

Holiday park expansion planned to meet need for more spacious pitches
Storm overflow investigation to begin on Stray in Harrogate
Ferrari worth more than £2 million spotted in Harrogate
Historic Ripon buildings open their doors for Heritage Open Days
Martin House doctor shares realities of children's palliative care in new book
Work gets underway on new Gail's Bakery in Harrogate
Police explain why more serious charges were not brought in Bailey Chadwick case
Wetherby MP accuses Prime Minister of 'class warfare' over Linton asylum plans
Ripon athlete launches extraordinary Three Peaks charity challenge
New pre-school officially opens in Harrogate
Harrogate street ranger clears Royal Parade after high winds
New ride at Lightwater Valley wins gold at UK Theme Park Awards
Harrogate MP demands review of 'unfair' student loan system
Karen Tyson appointed as new Managing Director at Harrogate Town
Harrogate BID to host free national event to fight retail crime
More than 6,000 attend Harrogate's Love to Be Festival
£500,000 pitch could 'transform' women's football in Knaresborough
North Rigton Primary marks 175th anniversary
Harrogate karate stars win 37 medals at World Championships
Thai tapas restaurant in Harrogate listed for sale


