A SILSDEN dental company is backing an annual festive gift appeal.

Ethoss Regeneration has pledged its support to the Airedale Hospital & Community Charity venture, which provides presents to young and elderly patients at Christmas.

Items –which should be new and in their original packaging – can be taken to the firm's headquarters, at Ryefield Court, or collections can be arranged in the area by contacting Kayleigh Houghton on KH@ethoss.dental

Ethoss Regeneration staff will deliver the gifts to the hospital next month, when they host a Christmas party on the children's ward and also spend time with elderly patients.

Managing director, Peter Wheeler, says: "We want to do something really special for our local hospital and its community.

"To be in hospital over the festive season must be incredibly hard, so we’re excited to be hosting a Christmas party for the children, as well as spending time with elderly patients."