ARTS and craft retailer Hobbycraft has donated a Christmas hamper filled with crafting goodies to Francis House Children's Hospice.

Hobbycraft has over 70 stores nationwide and each local branch has partnered with its nearest children’s hospice to support families in difficult circumstances.

The donation was made in partnership with Together for Short Lives, the UK’s leading charity for children’s hospices.

Maria Barlow, store manager at Hobbycraft in Altrincham said: “We’re delighted to donate a festive hamper to our local children’s hospice. It’s the time of year for children to have some fun being crafty, and to really enjoy themselves.”