An Ingol couple is collecting chocolate bars to give to the children’s ward at Royal Preston Hospital.

Jasmine and John Lovatt have organised the collection as a way to give back to the hospital.

Jasmine said: “Ward 8 has helped my family a lot over the past few years.

“My little boy was born early and needed an NICU stay. He has chronic lung disease and is on 24/7 oxygen. He’s forever in and out of hospital.

“The staff there are amazing, so we want to give something back and spread a little holiday cheer – what better way than with food?”

Jasmine and John are collecting any and all types of chocolate, including dairy-free and gluten-free varieties.

Donations can be left in the chocolate drop box outside 44 Mayfield Avenue in Ingol before 7pm on Friday 20 December.

What do you think of the chocolate collection? Will you be donating? Let us know in the comments.