EAST Morton's 'Mr Christmas' has given a special gift to Manorlands.

John Crowther has presented the Oxenhope Sue Ryder hospice with a £400 cheque.

Each year he stages a festive lights display in the front garden of his home and collects donations for Manorlands.

Tribute has been paid by Sue Ryder fundraiser Andrew Wood.

"Again John has brightened up the village of East Morton and raised a considerable amount for our vital care in the local area," he said.

"We are grateful to him, his family and everyone who went along to see the display and made a donation."

Mr Crowther said he had bought new lights in the post-Christmas sales and that as a result the 2016 display was set to be even bigger and better.