Children at Helen House hospice received a pre-Christmas treat this week.

Alison Wilkins, from Adecco, with Frankie Smith, 13

Recruitment consultants from Adecco, in High Street, Oxford, wore Santa hats as they handed over sweets and toys donated by the company's clients.

An Adecco spokeswoman said: "It was down to the generosity of our clients donating soft toys and chocolates. It's our way of helping the local community."