Elda Sands and Vivien Williams, volunteers from the Shooting Star Trust, joined Bentalls staff to launch this years Bentalls Christmas charity appeal.

Funds raised from the sale of the charitys Father Christmas badges will go towards the Hampton childrens hospice appeal.

Bentalls marketing director

Hilary Mabbutt said: Our customers are always supportive last year, Bentalls customers generously raised over £16,000 and we really hope we can beat that target this year.

By.Tracy-Lee Driscoll