Mad Hatter and white rabbit to help spread cheer to children in Long Itchington over Easter

A household in Long Itchington are looking to put smiles on children's faces over Easter.

Stephen and Carol Richman, who have lived in the village for three years, have been buying Easter eggs to distribute to children on Easter Sunday.

Stephen will be dressing up as the Mad Hatter and his stepson Michael Smith will dressing up as a rabbit when they deliver more than 200 Easter treats.

He said: "My wife and I decided to do this as a good will gesture to all of the children in Long Itchington.

"We know how difficult it is for all parents during this pandemic to keep their children safe at home and stuck in doors and occupied so thought a visit from 'wedgie rabbit' would put a smile on many children faces.

"Things like this brings the community together."

Stephen is also encouraging residents to record the pair when they are delivering around the village to share on social media.

He is also looking at holding a 'tea party' event at the end of the coronavirus pandemic so residents can meet the people behind the costumes.

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