Images: Mitch Benson/Mid Cheshire Hospitals

The Crewe Alexandra squad, Manager Dave Artell & Mascot Gresty the Lion made their annual Christmas visit to Leighton hospital today (Thursday).

The outing is designed to spread some festive cheer to the the Children's ward & adult dementia ward at the hospital, with the players dishing out gifts, posing for photos & chatting to the patients.

Our thanks to Leighton Hospital & the Mid Cheshire NHS Foundation Trust for having us & we hope the staff & patients alike enjoyed the visit.

Images provided by Mitch Benson/Mid Cheshire Trust.