'Bonkers' Christmas displays supporting charities

Adam Shailer, with his parents Jackie and Phil Shailer, have raised £800 so far for Magpas Air Ambulance

Two families have gone all out with their Christmas decorations for charities close to their hearts.

David Wooldridge from Longthorpe, Peterborough, said he spent 12 hours a day over three weeks decorating his house and has described his display - which includes 29 Christmas trees - as "bonkers".

The Shailer family, further south in Stilton, also spent three weeks getting their home Christmas ready.

The two houses are taking donations for the Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice and Magpas Air Ambulance respectively.

Mr Wooldridge said he spent £1,500 on his decorations this year

Mr Wooldridge has been decorating his house for the past eight years.

He raised nearly £3,000 last Christmas for the Sue Ryder hospice, which cared for his father.

The 62-year-old said: "Seeing my grandchildren enjoy them makes it all worth it."

Zoe Noyes, from the hospice, said: "We are in awe of his dedication which not only raises money to help us, but also raises smiles on the faces of local families."

Mr Wooldridge said it took a lot of effort to put the display up

Adam Shailer, and his parents Jackie and Phil Shailer, hosted a light switch-on event at their home in North Street, Stilton, on Saturday with an "amazing" turnout.

Mr Shailer, 42, suffered a near fatal crash in 2016, after he fell off his motorbike and a car drove over him.

His mother said: "Adam would not be with us if it wasn't for Magpas."

Mr Shailer added: "They gave me my life back and I can't put a price on that."

The display on North Street, Stilton, is going to be up until the new year