IT'S going to be a chirpy, chocolate Christmas for young patients at Acorn’s Children’s Hospice in Worcester thanks to garden centre business Webbs.

The company, which has stores in Wychbold and West Hagley, has donated a giant chocolate robin for the youngsters to enjoy at a forthcoming Christmas party. Webbs has donated thousands of pounds to Acorns over the years and held a "choirathon" at the Wychbold store to raise money for the children’s charity and four other local hospices.

Mandie Fitzgerald, fundraising officer at Acorns, said: “This is a lovely and generous donation that further reinforces the fantastic relationship Acorns has with Webbs. We’re very grateful for their continued support.”

Webbs chairman Ed Webb added: "We value our partnership with Acorns and wanted to give the children an extra treat this Christmas. Acorns works so hard to make it a special time for patients and their families.”