VOLUNTEERS hoping to spread Christmas cheer around the world have been processing Christmas shoeboxes at St Peter's Church in Chippenham for Operation Christmas Child.

Last weekend they processed about 400 boxes to be sent to disadvantaged children, but are asking for more boxes to be donated during their remaining processing days.

Boxes can be donated to Haine and Smith in Chippenham.

Times are: Friday, November 17, 10am-1pm and 7pm-9pm; Saturday, November 18, 10am-4pm; Thursday, November 23, 10am-1pm and 3pm,-6pm; Friday, November 24, 10am-4pm; Monday, November 27, 10am-1pm and 7pm-9pm; and Tuesday, November 28, 10-4pm.