KINGSTON charity Crossroads Care has thanked locals for giving generously to their 'Show an Act of Kindness' Christmas appeal.

The charity, which provides respite care and support to carers in Kingston and Richmond, delivered more than 50 Christmas hampers to vulnerable older carers over the festive period.

This was made possible by the £1,725 raised for the charity on justgiving, £500 more than their target.

Crossroads Care said it had received a "wonderful response" to the hampers.

"Please pass on my thanks, this is much appreciated," said Ian, 68.

95-year-old Vera was delighted with her hamper, saying: "Oh, this is marvellous!"

And Joyce, 91, expressed her gratitude for people's kindness.

"You're all so kind," she said. "I'm so grateful for everything that you do for me and so glad that you're a part of my life."

The charity said: "Thank you to everyone who dug deep and donated to the Crossroads Care Christmas Hamper Appeal, allowing staff to put together more than 50 hampers, each of them personal to clients who can find this festive period a particularly isolating time of the year.

"The lovely handmade cards that the children of St Mary's and St Peter's School, Teddington, added a truly special touch to each of the hampers too.

"Thanks also goes to the charity's trustees, Friends of Crossroads, and to the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, Teddington Nub News and TW Magazines for their contributions and for helping Crossroads to spread the word about their Hamper Appeal. The charity really appreciates your support."