Hundreds of toys have been donated to Boston’s Pilgrim Hospital to help spread some festive cheer among young patients this Christmas.

The donation to the hospital children’s ward has been made by Anglian Water’s reservoir teams and partner organisations.

The items – 316 in all – were delivered by colleagues on Friday (December 12).

Adam Robinson, senior programme manager at Anglian Water, said: “We’re so delighted that our reservoir teams, along with our partners, have come together to spread a little Christmas cheer for the children at Boston Pilgrim Hospital.

Anglian Water team members making the donation at the children's ward at Boston's Pilgrim Hospital.

placeholder image — Anglian Water team members making the donation at the children's ward at Boston's Pilgrim Hospital.

“Thanks to everyone’s generosity, we’ve been able to provide gifts that we hope will bring smiles and comfort to the children and their families during what can be a difficult time. It’s a small gesture, but one we hope makes their Christmas feel a little brighter.” Partners involved in the donation were: Costain, Flannery, Headland Archaeology, Blackwell and Hercules PLC.

Brad Dolan, construction manager at Costain, said: “Delivering social value is fundamental to ensuring that infrastructure projects leave a positive, long-term legacy that improves people’s lives.

“We have been delighted to work with Anglian Water on this fantastic initiative that has brought together the entire programme, and we hope it will spread some festive cheer to those children and their families who need it most.”

United Lincolnshire Hospitals Charity manager Ben Petts said: “We are overwhelmed by the generosity from Anglian Water and everyone who supported them with this magnificent donation of gifts. It will help make Christmas that little bit special for patients on our children’s wards or visiting as an outpatient over the festive period.”