CHRISTMAS came early for youngsters at Dorset County Hospital thanks to a donation of presents from a local soccer coach.

Trevor Senior dropped into the Kingfisher Ward at the Dorchester hospital to handover a selection of festive gifts.

Trevor, who is also manager of Bridport Football Club, has been running soccer schools in the area for 20 years and held a reunion earlier in the year for people that have been involved.

The event raised £120, which was used to buy DVDs, crayons, craft items and other goodies for the ward.