Crewe Alexandra's management team and players made their annual visit to Leighton Hospital in Crewe to give presents to young patients who may be spending Christmas time away from their homes.

The children were surprised by First-Team skipper Luke Offord, Harvey Davies, Mickey Demetriou, Ryan Cooney, Max Woodcock, Courtney Baker-Richardson, Lewis Billington, Matus Holicek, Zak Kempster-Down and Christopher Long. First-Team Manager Lee Bell and Under-21s Manager Michael Jackson joined the players in spreading Christmas cheer throughout the ward with the patients, their families and also, the staff.

Two other popular members of the group were club mascot Gresty The Lion and Father Christmas, who certainly brought a smile to people's faces.

Our thanks goes to the Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust team at Leighton Hospital for hosting us earlier today.

All photographs are provided by Club Photographer, Bev Lambourne.