More than 200 people have pledged their support for Operation Dover, which is accepting donations for charity.

Residents are asked to donate goods and money to charity so that Christmas presents can be given to the less fortunate.

Charities such as the Pilgrims Hospice outreach in Dover and the young carers group will benefit from donations.

The Operation Dover Facebook page, set up by trader, Amy Howie – who has a shop called My Patina’d Heart in the Charlton Centre – has proved very popular in the district.

Mrs Howie said: “People have donated toys, games and Christmas hamper contents – my shop is becoming a real Aladdin’s cave.

The trader is also running a raffle in the shop with all proceeds going towards the fund.

The presents will be given to recipients at a Christmas lunch held at the Smart Gallery, inside the Clocktower on December 12.

Co-director of the Smart Project, Dawn Maddison, said: “Operation Dover is a brave and bold idea we are more than happy to help in any way we can, what a fantastic idea.”

Dover’s mayor, Pam Brivio, who will be attending the lunch, said: “Grassroot initiatives
such as this have a huge impact and I applaud Amy for giving her time to such a great cause”

If you would like to donate toys, gifts,biscuits, sweets or buy a raffle ticket pop into the Patina’d heart in The Charlton Centre.

Alternatively call Mrs Howie on: 07926861080, or search Operation Dover on Facebook.