PEOPLE who want to make a child smile this Christmas can donate presents at Darlington Football Club.

The club is supporting the TFM and Magic radio appeal - Make a Child Smile - which asks people to buy one extra present when they are doing their Christmas shopping.

These are given to sick and disadvantaged children, who might not otherwise get any presents at Christmas.

The Williamson Motors stadium is a drop off point for unwrapped presents.

Last year, more than 3,500 young people benefited from the generosity of local people.

Make a Child Smile charity manager Tracey Butler said: "It is great that Darlington Football Club is helping us with this year's appeal.

"I hope that everyone visiting the stadium, and going to watch the team play, will take along a small gift which will make a world of difference to a local child this Christmas."

David Hodgson, Darlington manager said: "Everyone at the club is pleased to be helping out with the Make a Child Smile appeal. I'm sure our fans will give tremendous support to this initiative."

The club is holding a late-night Christmas shopping evening on December 16 when the club shop will be open.

Father Christmas will pay a visit to the stadium to meet young fans and all funds donated to see him during the evening will go to support the cause.

Presents can be left at the reception at the Williamson Motors Stadium.