Colchester United's players spread some festive cheer on Tuesday, as they visited the Children's Ward at Colchester General Hospital.
The group, led by captain Luke Prosser, included Sam Walker, Kane Vincent-Young, Doug Loft, Tom Lapslie and Brennan Dickenson.
Gifts bought by the players themselves were given out to children currently on the ward, whilst there were also items such as DVD players donated for those who might be admitted in the coming weeks and months.