People in the Vale of Glamorgan are being encouraged to help bring cheer to lonely elderly people across Wales.

Age Cymru Partnership, with Age Connects Wales and Care and Repair Cymru, is asking for gift box donations.

These should contain simple gifts like gloves, hats, scarves, books, and festive treats such as chocolates, mince pies, and cakes.

A Christmas card with a warm message is also welcomed.

The boxes should be wrapped in festive paper, labelled for male, female, or generic, and dropped off at donation stations by November 29.

Victoria Lloyd, Age Cymru's chief executive, said: "For many older people, your gift box will be the only present they'll receive this Christmas, and with your gift the festive season may be a little brighter."

Donation stations are at the Age Connects Cardiff & The Vale Wellbeing Centre in Barry, Age Cymru and Care & Repair Cymru at Mariners House, Cardiff and Age Connects Cardiff & The Vale on Bwlch Road, Fairwater.

Visit the Age Cymru website for more information including the opening times for the drop points.