PRIMARY school pupils received a helping hand to make their Christmas cards this year thanks to a local housing charity.

Ayrshire Housing teamed up with Ballantrae Primary School in the production of their colourful seasonal cards.

They donated £400 to help support the schools trip to see Jack and Beanstalk at Ayr’s Gaiety theatre.

The association is also pleased to make donations totalling £2,600 to Unity Grill, South Ayrshire Women’s Aid, Ayrshire Women’s Hub, Fusion Youth Group, Age Concern Ayr, Care and Share and South Ayrshire Foodbank over the festive period.