Around 80 members and friends of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mansfield, gave Christmas presents to local children in need after a special breakfast (above) that included craft activities.

The event was free, but all participants were encouraged to take one or more new gifts that were then wrapped and later delivered to children who would otherwise have had little to celebrate at Christmas.

Bishop Ashley Devine said: “Over the past few decades Mansfield people have been very generous in their outlook towards those less well-off and, on this occasion, they provided 141 gifts for children to help improve the lives of our local families.

“The church worked with other charities to distribute the presents in total confidence.

“Christmas is a time of giving, but it is also a time to reflect on those who are suffering and don’t have many of life’s luxuries that others take for granted, and then to follow-up with some sort of help.

“Each December our worldwide church has a Light The World campaign, which encourages all our members and friends to bring a little of the true spirit of Christmas into the lives of those around us.

“This may include supporting the poor and homeless or singing Christmas carols to help us all think about the birth of Jesus Christ.”