IT ISN’T every day you walk into your local B&M store and see a man dashing down the aisles furiously filling a trolley with children’s toys.

But that’s the sight that greeted shoppers in Carlisle as CFM presenter Robbie Dee turned into Mr. Claus with the help of charity executive Sara Oldham dressed as Mrs. Claus.

The breakfast show host stepped into a festive jumper and hat on Monday as he helped kick-start the Mission Christmas campaign in association with the News & Star Toy Appeal.

Both Robbie and Sara proved themselves to be stars sprinting up and down the aisles of B&M Bargains store, collecting toys for the appeal.

All the toys in the two trollies will go to the Cash for Kids charity to ensure thousands of Cumbrian children have presents to open on Christmas morning.

The trolley dash around the store, at St Nicholas Gate, Carlisle, was a winner, with Robbie and Sara managing to bag £1,500-worth of goods.

Denise Beattie, B&M’s assistant store manager at St Nicholas Gate, is happy this store is able to help give children across Cumbria and South West Scotland the Christmas they deserve.

She said: “It’s a really good idea to do the trolley dash. We also have the box where customers can donate presents throughout November and December.

“We get a lot of presents from the box.

“It makes you feel good knowing these children are going to get presents this year.”

After running around the Carlisle store for 30 seconds collecting toys for children, Robbie Dee said he felt exhausted, exhilarated and excited.

The radio presenter said: “It was a lot tougher than last year because we had half the time. I want to help to give the children a Christmas and to make them proud.

“I keep thinking the more I collect the more I get for the kids, I just wish my Christmas shopping was that quick.”

In particular this year they focused on collecting toys for older teens and young babies as supplies are always short.

CFM are asking people across the county to dig deep for those in need.

They’ve asked the public when they’re out doing their Christmas shopping to buy an extra gift for a child who may not get one without your help.