A CHRISTMAS shoe box appeal has been launched by a Petersfield company.

Mackarness and Lunt Solicitors in Petersfield High Street is the drop off point, once again, for filled shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child.

Drop by the office to collect a ready-wrapped shoebox for filling with festive gifts for needy children oversees, and an advice leaflet.

Last year, the solicitors collected in 727 filled boxes. This year’s drop off dates are November 1 to 18.

Operation Christmas Child is one of several charities Mackarness and Lunt supports during the year.

For more information visit www.samaritans-purse.org.uk