MASCOT Buddy Bear will be organising charity games at the Royals Shopping Centre, Southend, this weekend.

Buddy, who is mascot for Southend Hospital’s Keyhole Cancer Appeal, will host festive fun and games between 10am and 4pm to raise funds towards setting up a new operating theatre at the hospital.

Southend Hospital is the Royals’ charity partner this year.

Youngsters will be able to create a personalised Christmas card in return for a donation.

  • On Saturday, December 20, and Sunday, December 21, hospital volunteers will be at the Royals, offering to wrap gifts in return for a donation.