Shoppers have the opportunity to give back a little this Christmas as a city shopping centre launches a gift appeal.

Chantry Place is once again supporting Alive UK, a local charity that aims to provide emergency support for people in crisis in Norfolk, with a plea for Christmas gifts for local children and their caregivers.

The Eastern Daily Press and Norwich Evening News are also partnering with Alive and Chantry Place on the appeal.

The gift drive will be held in the ground floor of Chantry PlaceThe gift drive will be held in the ground floor of Chantry Place (Image: Sonya Duncan) Editor Richard Porritt said: "We are delighted to be partnering on the Chantry Place Charity Christmas gift appeal again this year.

"Last year donations tripled in comparison to 2022, bringing joy to hundreds of families, and we’re inspired to do even more this time around.

"During this festive period, it’s so important to come together as a community to support families in need to spread a little extra happiness.

"We would encourage our readers to be generous this festive season and help make a difference by supporting this vital campaign."

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All gifts will be given to families in desperate need in Norfolk and donations of new gifts are welcome for all ages.

People can donate unwrapped gifts, toys and chocolate treats at a collection point on the lower ground floor of Chantry Place, opposite Boots, between Saturday, November 2 and Sunday, December 15.

The event last year saw more than 2,000 gifts donatedThe event last year saw more than 2,000 gifts donated (Image: Chantry Place) Alive UK is also looking for volunteers to help deliver the gifts and donations of wrapping paper and sticky tape.

Jo Thorne, chair of trustees and pastor of Alive Church said: "Last year we helped many families and the generosity of visitors at Chantry Place was overwhelming.

"It makes such an incredible difference to these families, who are struggling through no fault of their own, which is why we want to launch the appeal again with the help of Chantry Place.

"People who donate really are helping give families a magical Christmas and we hope to support hundreds of families again this year."