Peppa Pig and Minions deliver Christmas presents to children at Bassetlaw Hospital

Children’s film and TV favourites, Peppa Pig and Minions paid a special visit to children at Bassetlaw Hospital to deliver a sack full of Christmas presents.
Pictured: Tony Mcmanus; Peppa Pig; Mike Pinkerton, chief executive; Minion and Adele MumbyPictured: Tony Mcmanus; Peppa Pig; Mike Pinkerton, chief executive; Minion and Adele Mumby
Pictured: Tony Mcmanus; Peppa Pig; Mike Pinkerton, chief executive; Minion and Adele Mumby

The mascots, donated by Sports Nerf Bassetlaw, visited the children’s wards at Bassetlaw Hospital and Doncaster Royal Infirmary to meet the youngsters and bring some festive cheer.

Adele Mumby, champion ambassador for Bassetlaw Young People and Tony Mcmanus of Sports Nerf Bassetlaw, who organised the event, have delivered food vouchers and Christmas presents to disadvantaged families for the last five years.

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Adele said: “This year we chose to do something for local children who are spending the run up to the holidays in hospital. We wanted to make their time on the wards a little brighter and it’s been great to see their faces light up.”

Action Hero Parties visitted the children's ward at Bassetlaw HospitalAction Hero Parties visitted the children's ward at Bassetlaw Hospital
Action Hero Parties visitted the children's ward at Bassetlaw Hospital

The mascots spent the morning on the ward having photographs with the children and wishing them all a Merry Christmas.

Mike Pinkerton, chief executive of Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals, said: “The smiles on the children’s faces are the best medicine anyone could have at this time of year and we are very grateful to Tony and Adele for visiting the children’s ward and bringing the mascots along.”

David Graham of Action Hero Parties, also paid a visit, handing over a number of selection boxes for the children.

“Some of the stories are just heartbreaking,” David said.

“Seeing their smiles on their faces makes it worthwhile.”