An Oxford pensioner has delivered more than 50 boxes of food and clothing to help people who are living on the streets this Christmas.

Peter Bonney, of Wood Farm, launched his Christmas appeal last month.

And since then his living room in Nuffield Road has been crammed with donations of clothing and food.

Mr Bonney, 69, who used to be homeless himself, said neighbours and passers-by had given more than 50 boxes of items for the city's homeless.

He said: "We have got food, drink, clothing and shoes - it's been a great response this year.

"This is the best year so far.

"We have taken 50 bags over the past month to local charities.

"I would like to say a big thank you to everybody.

"Some people we meet, but some we don't and we would like to say thank you."

Mr Bonney and his wife Carol have been collecting all year round but made a special appeal for items during the run-up to Christmas.

The couple even covered their house with illuminated Christmas decorations to raise awareness of their campaign.

They delivered their first 10 bags to the Gap Project, a drop-in centre for homeless people, in Park End Street, earlier this month.

And last week they made several more trips as the donations continued to pour in.

Mr and Mrs Bonney have set up four collection bins outside their house - presents can be dropped off at any time.

The couple do not want money - only practical items, including sleeping bags, duvets, small tents, shoes, clothing, frying pans, small cookers, underwear, toothbrushes and shaving equipment, as well as tinned food, biscuits, confectionery, soft drinks and tea and coffee.

As well as the Gap Project, Mr and Mrs Bonney have also distributed items to the Gatehouse in St Michael's Street and the Oxford Night Shelter in Luther Court.

A spokesman for the Gap Project said: "We would like to express our appreciation - especially as this time of the year warm clothing is needed more than ever.

"Every one really does appreciate Mr and Mrs Bonney's hard work."