'CHRISTMAS is a time to give back and support one another'- that is the message behind one leisure centre this festive period.

Everyone Active in Bracknell is encouraging residents to donate a toy instead of paying the gym's joining fee, in order to spread some Christmas cheer.

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The scheme is running until December 22 where instead of customers paying a £40 joining fee, they can donate a toy or gift with a minimum value of £20.

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Toys will be donated to Royal Berkshire Hospital's children ward in Reading.

Mark Tennant, contract manager at Everyone Active, said: “This is a great cause and we wanted to show our support by giving something back this Christmas.

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“By giving new members the chance to donate a gift or toy instead of our usual joining fee, we are helping to spread some festive cheer to those who need it most.”

Everyone Active is hoping to encourage people to support children with illnesses this Christmas.