For the seventh consecutive year local man Brian Johnston makes reindeers in aid of charity

Late in 2016 on a visit to the North coast, Brian Johnston’s grandchildren spotted a reindeer made from logs, in a shop window, and suggested that he could make one for them for Christmas.

By Julie-Ann Spence

Published 22nd Nov 2022, 14:28 BST

Updated 22nd Nov 2022, 14:29 BST

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By his own admission, Brian is no D.I.Y. expert, but saw this as a challenge and very soon had made one for them.

Relatively pleased with his first efforts, he decided to make more, and to give the money from sales to the Motor Neurone Disease Association. That, as they say is history, and each year since, Brian has continued to turn out these hand crafted popular Christmas animals, which has raised £4,550 for MNDA.

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Local man Brian Johnston creates reindeer in aid of MNDA charity

The reindeer which are available in different sizes, are all treated with an exterior varnish, and if anyone is interested in purchasing one, and at the same time support a very worthy cause, they can contact Brian on 07773 765781or by email: [email protected].

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