STAFF and users of the Canalside Fitness gym in Gargrave were keen to help children at Airedale Hospital have a special Christmas.

The hospital's Ward 17 children's ward has been seeking donations for its elf-themed 'Winter Wonderland'.

Gym-users were happy to contribute to a collection which raised £150 with which gym staff bought Christmas decorations, a tree, wreaths, lights and other elf-themed decorations and toys.

Canalside fitness instructors Alex Evans, centre left, and Zoe Smith, centre right, are pictured presenting the gifts to hospital staff on the ward.