If ever there was a good excuse to wear a decorated Christmas sweater, it's this - the Save the Children annual Christmas Jumper Day.

Across Kent, schools, offices, sports teams, Brownies and Beaver packs - in fact everyone - is invited to ditch their day-to-day dress and don their daftest, most wonderful woolies for the annual Christmas Jumper Day campaign on Friday, December 13.

Since it's launch in 2012, Christmas Jumper Day has raised £21milion for the charity to help build a better future for children in the UK and around the world.

Participants are asked to display their festive knit and donate £2 to Save the Children. Perhaps £1 for each child in a school, nursery or pre-group taking part.

If you haven't yet bought your Christmas clothing - a dedicated range of Christmas jumpers is now available at Argos and Sainsbury's stores where 25% of the sale price will also be donated to the cause. The jumpers range in price from £7 to £14.

Schools who wish to sign their pupils up to take part will receive a free Fundraising Game Plan which is packed with posters, stickers and activities to help make the event a special occasion for youngsters.

Offices or workplaces signing up their teams will be sent a pack containing posters and some suggestions for some fun workplace-based fundraising while anyone wishing to join with family and friends can apply for a free pack that is suitable for taking part at home.

Please register your interest and who you're taking part with here.

For further information about Christmas Jumper Day 2019 and the causes which are supported by your donation click here.

For more Christmas related news and events to enjoy with the family in the run up to Christmas click here.

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