INSPIRED by the Humans of New York blog, we will be providing names to faces you may see everyday and telling some festive stories from the people who help make Warrington sparkle at Christmas time.

NAME: Chantelle Barton

AGE: 30

OCCUPATION: One of Father Christmas' elves at the Golden Square shopping centre

"My friends and family think my job is amazing and they know making children happy is what I love to do.

"Last weekend the children thought the sleigh was so magical and everyone was dancing and singing along to Christmas songs.

"It's brilliant seeing the children's faces light up and they come over and ask for a Christmas cuddle and photo.

"I tell them because I'm one of the taller elves I make all the big toys and we have smaller elves to make the little toys.

"We're getting to the time of year now where Christmas is just around the corner and I never want it to end.

"It's the best feeling in the world seeing children's excited faces."

Would you like to be featured as a Human of Warrington or know someone you would like to nominate?

Email hannah.bargery @nqnw.co.uk with details or send them to The Academy, 138 Bridge Street, Warrington, WA1 2RU.