For most of us, Christmas means family, a bit of time off and watching children open their presents. But for some families, Christmas looks rather different.
Having a child in hospital, or supporting a child through a difficult time, can bring a lot of worry. Finding time to shop for Christmas presents might understandably be the last thing on anyone's mind.
So we do something simple: collect new toys and gifts, organise them and deliver them to local organisations who can pass them on.
Three easy ways to join in
How can you help?
Pick whichever way works best for you. One toy, a small donation or a hand spreading the word — it all helps.
1
Donate a new toy
Buy a brand-new toy or present for a child of any age. Please gift-wrap it and attach a label with the suggested age and whether it's intended for a boy, girl or either.
Toy drop-off point / contact 10 Salisbury rd, Werrington, Pboro, PE4 6NL OR 7 Hudson Grove
PE7 0LT
2
Buy a present online
Order a toy or gift online, using one of the gift suggestions below or something of your own choice, and arrange delivery to our collection point.
See gift ideas ↓Online delivery address 10 Salisbury rd, Werrington, Pboro, PE4 6NL OR 7 Hudson Grove
PE7 0LT
3
Donate with PayPal
Prefer to leave the shopping to us? Donate whatever you can afford and we'll buy, wrap and organise presents on your behalf. Even £5 makes a difference.
That gives us time to sort the presents and get everything ready for the Toy Run.
A few gift ideas
Want to buy a Christmas present for the Toy Run? Here are some suggestions for different ages. Click a toy to find it on Amazon. Prices shown are a guide from our original list and may have changed.
Please choose new, suitable gifts and have them sent to our collection address once announced. You can also buy something completely different!
* For soft toys, check the specific item’s current safety label and age suitability before purchasing.
Scooters, presents and good company
Come along for the ride
The Toy Run wouldn't be quite the same without the scooters. Club members, friends and supporters are welcome to join us. We'll meet, have a chat, then head off with the presents to our two destinations.
Toy Run details
Date
First week of December Sat 5th Dec
Meet at
11:00 am
Meeting point
The Shed
Unit 2, Sand Martin House, Bittern Way, Peterborough, PE2 8TY
First stop
Peterborough City Hospital
Second stop
Little Miracles
You can take part in the ride or simply pop along to see everyone off.
From previous years
Our Toy Run in pictures
We've been doing this for years, thanks to the club, friends, families and local supporters. We're collecting a few of our favourite pictures from past Toy Runs. If you've got a good one, please send it to the club organiser!
From all of us at the club
Thank you
Thank you to everyone who donates a toy, gives a few pounds, comes along for the ride or helps spread the word. You don't have to spend a fortune, and you don't have to be a scooter rider.
It's just local people doing something nice for other local people at Christmas.