THE team at Andrew Lodge Estate Agents in Downing Street, are preparing to pull on their Christmas jumpers and raise funds for ITV’s Text Santa appeal taking place on Friday, December 18.

They will be wearing festive knits at work and making a donation to the appeal, amd they are inviting shoppers into the office to take part in their Christmas raffle and have a go at guessing the number of snowflakes on TV presenter Phillip Schofield’s jumper.

The firm is pleased to support the work of Macmillan Cancer Support, Make-A-Wish UK and Save the Children. From helping those affected by crises, to granting wishes to children fighting life-threatening conditions, to funding nurses so those with cancer get the care they need, Text Santa will give hope to families in the UK and overseas.

Managing director Andrew Lodge said: “We are really looking forward to raising funds for three great charities by taking part in the Text Santa appeal and we hope many local people will join us in having some fun on the day.

“2015 has been an exciting year for us at Andrew Lodge Estate Agents and the market has certainly been busy. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our clients and contacts for making it such an enjoyable year.”