Video: Unwanted Christmas gifts help Children in Need
Held at the St Paul’s Centre, in Worthing, the event saw people donate their unwanted Christmas gifts, which were then sold on Saturday.
An array of items were on offer at tables staffed by members of the BBC Sussex team and volunteers from local WI branches. The gifts ranged from chocolates and perfumes to books and board games.
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Hide AdThere were also some special auction items donated by the likes of Worthing Theatres, Proto restaurant group and Ridgeview Winery.
Pudsey Bear was in attendance on the day, as were East Worthing and Shoreham MP Tim Loughton and Worthing town crier Bob Smytherman. Presenters Danny Pike and Mark Carter also hosted their regular Saturday shows from the venue.
Mark, also assistant managing editor at BBC Sussex, said raising £1,800 in two hours was an ‘amazing’ result. He added: “Huge thanks goes to all of our amazing listeners who donated gifts and to those who came along on Saturday to bag a bargain.”