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Salvation Army opens annual Christmas toy appeal on the island

More than 6,000 gifts were donated last year, and the charity says teenagers and babies tend to receive fewer presents than younger children.

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The viaduct at Laxey. Photo: Robert Eva, CC BY-SA 2.0

The Salvation Army on the Isle of Man has launched its annual Christmas toy appeal, according to Manx Radio.

The captains of the island’s branch praised the Manx community as the appeal returned. Manx Radio reported that more than 6,000 gifts were donated last year.

The toys go to children and young people aged from 0 to 17. Rachel Nieuwoudt of the Salvation Army told Manx Radio that teenagers and babies tend to receive fewer donations than other age groups, and she highlighted the kinds of presents that are useful for them.

Donations are open until the end of November. According to Manx Radio, toys can be left at the Salvation Army headquarters or at various Isle of Man Bank branches. People can also donate through The Entertainer.

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