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Posh stars in 'magical' children's ward visit

John Devine/BBC Jed Steer wearing a light blue tracksuit and matching blue Posh branded santa hat. He is smiling at the camera and stands outside the city hospital children's ward. He has blue eyes and stubble on his face. John Devine/BBC
Jed Steer said the gift-giving day had been "magical"

Footballers brought festive cheer to a hospital ward by handing out early Christmas presents to youngsters.

Peterborough United players met children at Peterborough City Hospital (PCH).

The club and the Posh Foundation surprised the patients with presents from a local toy shop.

Posh goalkeeper Jed Steer said it had been a "magical day" for all involved and put "a smile on all of our faces" including children who will be away from home for Christmas.

John Devine/BBC Baby Luna-Violet is in a white baby grow and is being held by her mum. She is looking at Jed Steer who wears a blue Peterborough FC branded Santa hat and is entertaining Luna-Violet by making faces. His mouth and eyes are open wide and they are both smiling. In the background there is a Christmas tree on the hospital ward. John Devine/BBC
Steer said meeting six-month-old Luna-Violet was "magical and brought a smile to all of our faces"

Steer told BBC Radio Cambridgeshire: "We are giving out presents to lots of children who are unfortunately here in hospital.

"We are here to try to cheer them up and put a smile on their faces...it has been so magical."

John Devine/BBC Zoe Wilkinson wears a red staff uniform, circle framed glasses and is smiling at the camera. She has dark blonde hair, which is tied up, and a fringe. John Devine/BBC
Zoe Wilkinson said the day made a difference for parents and children

Play service co-ordinator on the children's ward, Zoe Wilkinson, said the club brought "lovely presents" and the day made a difference to parents and children.

"Its been brilliant," she said.

"It really makes the children happy and The Posh bring an element of joy for Christmas.

"They have been making the children smile, laugh and getting down to their level....it put a smile on their faces."

John Devine/BBC Peterborough United players and hospital staff holding presents outside the hospital. John Devine/BBC
Peterborough United players and hospital staff holding presents outside the hospital.

Assisstant manager Kieran Scarff said: "We are no different to any other football club.

"We are an important part of our community so it's important to play our part."

John Devine/BBC Posh players, wearing light blue branded tracksuits, are sitting in the hospital and watching Leja un-wrap a present. Leja is smiling and wears a pink barbie top and matching pants. Her toy looks like a pink car with a doll inside. John Devine/BBC
Leja seemed pleased after opening her present

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