Nelson the cat and staff and volunteers at Castle Mall open the charity gift-wrap stall, which is raising funds for Nelson's Journey this year. PHOTO BY SIMON FINLAY

Shoppers at Norwich’s Castle Mall shopping centre can take the easy option for wrapping their Christmas presents this year and benefit a local charity at the same time.

Through until Christmas Eve there will be a gift wrapping service based outside the Canary Store on the first floor of the shopping centre - staffed by volunteers who have donated their time to wrap presents.

All donations will go directly to Norfolk’s bereaved children’s charity, Nelson’s Journey, with each present costing a suggested donation of £1 to be wrapped, although people are welcome to donate more.

Marketing assistant Jenny England-Kerr said: “It’s been a busy first day considering it’s a Monday but I think it’s going to be pretty crazy through to Christmas Eve.

“Everyone has been really appreciative of the service, especially as it’s for such a good charity.”