THE Rotary Club of Altrincham has helped provide more than 1,700 toys for the Salvation Army’s Christmas Toy Appeal - smashing the inital target of 1,200.

Pictured left to right are Club president David Williams, Rachel Steward and Major Aubrey Draycott from the Salvation Army and Club member Ken Garitty.

The gifts will be distributed to disadvantaged children across Trafford this week.

Rachel Steward from the Salvation Army said: “I am overwhelmed by the generosity of local people who have helped make a better Christmas for needy families. It is nice to see communities pulling together, especially at this time of year.”