IT WAS all smiles on the children's ward at Whiston as young patients were delighted by a generous donation of toys.

The toys were given to the children by the Iman Trust Community Centre after doctors at the hospital, Abubaker Elbadri and Usama Munir, along with members of the centre, organised the donation to mark Eid, the end of the Muslim holy month Ramadan.

Dr Abubaker Elbadri said: “Eid is an important time in the Muslim calendar and we enjoy sharing the celebrations with our local community, especially bringing some joy to the children who are feeling unwell at this time.”

The community centre, in Sutton, focuses on activities that serve and benefit the wider community and common good.

As well as their many community based projects, members of the centre also visit local schools. The hospital gift is just one of many donations given to good causes. Others to have benefited include the St Helens Foodbank.