BIG-HEARTED Journal readers have done it yet again.

Each year, when we launch our Christmas appeal, we ask them to help us ensure that every needy person in our community gets a spot of festive cheer by receiving at least one present.

And each time, readers amaze us by providing more gifts than the previous year.

Incredibly, this year is no exception. Once again, the response from our wonderful readers has been simply magnificent - and thanks to their efforts we shall be handing over a record number of goodies to social services and local charities on Monday.

The official hand-over will take place at our offices in Rollestone Street at 9am and the agencies receiving the mountain of presents will ensure they reach the people they are intended for in good time for Christmas.

Meanwhile, you still have until tomorrow to contribute last-moment gifts to the appeal.

As you go about completing your own Christmas shopping, please spare a thought for someone less fortunate and buy a little something for them.

Then, please gift-wrap it, label it to indicate whether it is for a baby, a boy or a girl, a man or a woman - and which age group - and hand it in at the Journal offices in Rollestone House, Rollestone Street, Salisbury, opposite the bus station.

We will do the rest.