LA Fitness teamed up with manager of Kingstonian Football Club, Steve Sedgeley, to kick off the Christmas Toy Appeal at the club in Clarence Street, Kingston.

The event was launched on Monday, November 26, and aims to collect hundreds of new toys for children in real need.

The toys will be delivered a week before Christmas to children at the local hospital and through social services.

The only problem LA Fitness faces now is finding someone portly enough in their club to play Santa.

For details about the appeal ring 020 8547 0970.