Community House Church in Newport always involves the community in its activities. This Christmas was no different, with a party held for the children of the refugees and asylum seekers living in the area.

Marilyn Priday, the church's inter-faith worker, explains how they joined forces with Dads'R'Us, a group of fathers and children who meet in the church on Saturdays: "The dads always put on a panto for their own kids and I persuaded them to let us join in and then we would provide a party for all the children."

"We had an appeal for toys for the children and were able to give each child a bag of goodies to take home to open on Christmas morning."

"Many of the gifts came from the Asian women who use Community House regularly. Giving to charity is, of course, one of the five pillars of Islam, and they always respond to an appeal with great generosity."

"The children enjoyed the panto and carol singing. Father Christmas had a selection box and cuddly toy for every child. The usual wonderful volunteers came up trumps with the food, which was mostly paid for by Newport Community Development. Everyone tucked in with relish."