AN INITIATIVE to ensure youngsters have presents to open on Christmas morning has been launched in Dunbar.

The Angel Tree scheme aims to help deliver gifts to people who are struggling during the festive season.

The Rotary Club of Dunbar has again backed the project, which takes place in many countries across the world.

A spokesperson for the group said: “For many children and families, Christmas may be a struggle and not the celebration so many of us enjoy.

“Many continue to be adversely affected by the circumstances of the economy, rising costs and fuel poverty.

“By donating a gift to a specific child in our community, you would be making Christmas a little easier and a great deal happier for them.”

Christmas trees decorated with Angel Tags will be found at Dunbar Library, the vestibule of St Anne’s Church, the Church Hall of Belhaven Parish Church and within the BeGreen shop on Dunbar High Street.

Each Angel tag will describe the gender, age and interest/wishes of a child.

To donate, simply select a tag from the tree and purchase the gift fulfilling the wishes on the tag.

Instructions on where and by when to return the unwrapped gifts, with the Angel tag, along with some helpful suggestions are attached to the back of each Angel tag.

The spokesperson said: “By selecting an Angel tag from the tree, you will be helping to fulfil the needs and wishes of those children for whom Christmas morning would not otherwise be so special.”