AN anonymous donor has ensured youngsters in a children's home in Bradford have a fantastic Christmas after donating a new PlayStation 4 with games.

The generous gentleman had responded to the Telegraph & Argus Toys & Tins Appeal through a collection point being made at Waterstones bookshop, at the Wool Exchange.

Kerrie Bricklebank, assistant cafe manager at Waterstones, had publicised the appeal and the gentleman had approached her with the gift.

She got in touch with the T&A because he had asked it go to a home or hostel so lots of children could enjoy it.

The gift has now gone to a Bradford Council-run home for children aged 10 to 14 who didn't have access to a PlayStation console.

Residential services manager Liz Perry, with Bradford Council, said everyone was thrilled and collection the gift with Emma Collingwood, who works for Through Care, a branch of the Council's children's services provision.

Liz said: "It is a wonderful gift for the children and I know they will be excited and thrilled to receive it.

"I know the children will want to write to thank the gentleman and I will ensure this goes to him via Kerrie, at Waterstones."

In response, the gentleman said he hoped the youngsters enjoyed the PlayStation as much as he used to when he was in his 30s.

"I know how absorbing they can be," he said.

Hundreds of gifts were donated to the Toys & Tins Appeal which have been handed over to the Bradford Strive & Thrive charity which helps women and children fleeing domestic violence.

As well as reader donations, Tesco and Morrisons supermarkets gifted trolley loads of presents and food, as well as organised collection points in store.

Waterstones asked customers to bring gifts in for the appeal and they also donated a large quantity of books.

Among the readers' donations was a gift of £200 which was sent anonymously and used to purchase toiletries and other essentials for the mums and their children.