Christmas joy is needed now more than ever, says a Kirkby man who has been braving the cold weather to spread joy.
For the last three years, Franny Briggs, Jay Murray and Andrea Roberts have been meeting up to bring the Kirkby Christmas Crusade to the town in the hopes of making people smile. It has since grown from strength the strength and now, with 8,000 selection boxes to hand out, the team are back this weekend.
Despite initial concerns over the cost of living crisis, which is forcing families to choose between heating or eating, Franny said the support has been incredible so far.