Some of TV and radio's best-known faces have been spreading Christmas cheer at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.
Jennie McAlpine, Antony Cotton and Simon Gregson - aka Coronation Street's Fizz, Sean Tully and Steve MacDonald - visited the hospital on Friday to meet with young patients and their families - and hand out presents.
They were joined by Jason Done, who starred in Waterloo Road, Cold Feet actor John Thomson, radio presenter Mike Toolan and Ian Puleston-Davies, a former Corrie and Tin Star actor.
Coronation Street favourite Simon - who has three young boys himself - described the experience as 'very rewarding'.
"We came to bring some festive cheer and give out some presents for Christmas and brighten their day a little bit," he said.
"I think it worked – we got quite a lot of smiles.
"It was very rewarding and I hoped it cheered them up a little bit."
Antony and Jennie visited ward 75.
"It’s been so lovely, we had such a nice time," Anthony said.
"The parents, the kids... it’s just been so beautiful.
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"It’s been a wonderful experience. We’ve met some lovely children."
Jennie added: "Being in hospital over Christmas, it feels like it should be rubbish.
"But, actually, the staff are so good and everyone has Christmas deely boppers on and they make Christmas really special for these kids."
On Monday, Emmerdale actor Chris Bisson visited RMCH's Starlight Unit, which is based at the Wythenshawe Hospital site, to also speak with patients, their families, and give out presents.
RMCH Charity director Sarah Naismith said: "Our incredible patrons are so supportive throughout the year but these Christmas visits are an extra special event for them.
"We were so pleased that so many of the celebrities were able to take time out of their busy schedules to meet the children and families on the wards.
"It means the world to the children and the staff and we can’t thank them enough for all their support at this time and throughout the year."
To find out more about the charity or its Christmas appeal visit www.rmchcharity.org.uk.
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