AN Ikea Westbrook employee has visited projects in Vietnam funded through the furniture chain’s soft toy campaign.

Alexandria Bickerstaff-Kane, aged 23, was chosen by the store to become a sustainability ambassador.

Following her return Alexandria, from St Helens, has spoken to colleagues about the problems facing children in Vietnam.

Alexandria, who has worked at Ikea for three years, said: “The trip was fantastic, even better than I expected. My favourite part was meeting the children."

From now, until December 24, customers will have the chance to donate any Ikea soft toy to nearby children’s charities, including the children’s ward at Warrington Hospital and Warrington’s Association for Special Children.