MODS and rockers will be doing their bit to bring Christmas cheer to ill children in hospital.

The group will leave Colchester Kawasaki at 10.30am on December 6 and ride in convoy to Colchester General Hospital, in Turner Road.

They will be bringing donated presents to the children’s ward.

Members of the public can donate gifts or money to the Mod ‘n’ Casuals Scooter Club, which is organising the event, which is being supported by Colchester Trinity Rotary Club.

To donate, contact 01206 821330 or email gary.youngs@tryoungs.co.uk.

Gifts can be delivered to Allstyles Motorcycle Insurance, in Clacton Road, Elmstead Market, between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday.

Gift ideas are woolly hats, fleece blankets, board games, push cars, Rubik’s Cubes and wallets.