STARS from the world of theatre visited poorly children in Poole Hospital to spread some Christmas cheer.

Actress and impressionist Debra Stephenson led the visit, featuring some of the stars from Lighthouse Poole’s festive pantomime, Robin Hood, including CBBC presenter, Ed Petrie, who plays the lead role and Alicia Woodhouse, cast as Maid Marian.

Daisy Lapworth, who performs in Dorset as the Disney character Elsa from Frozen, also sang the popular tune Let It Go to some of the little patients of the hospital in Longfleet Road.

Presents for the children were donated by members and supporters of the Modrapheniacs, the Renegades, Newtown Con’s and the Innercircle scooter clubs.

Following the visit, which Debra helped to organise with Ken Mackenzie, children’s unit resource co-ordinator at Poole Hospital, the star of Coronation Street and Bad Girls said: “The Renegades Scooter Club bring Easter eggs to the children’s ward in the spring and asked if I would like to come down as a friend at Christmas. We just wanted to brighten their day as it can be miserable, I am sure, for the children and parents to spend time in hospital over Christmas.

“I asked whether we could do a visit at Christmas with some presents and both the club and Poole Hospital were so brilliant and supportive of the idea.

“Hopefully now we have started a little tradition together of sprinkling a little bit of Christmas sparkle for the children at the hospital.”