Just in time for Christmas the Launceston Lions Club have donated small teddies, together with small, knitted dolls and teddies to the Minor Injuries Unit at Launceston Hospital.

Some of the dolls and teddies were kindly knitted by local knitters.

A Launceston Lions spokesperson said: “These are given to small children for being brave whilst in the unit. They also serve as comfort and distraction therapy for the youngsters.”