YORKHILL celebrated its last Christmas at its historic Glasgow home with a special visit from street dance group Diversity.

The Britain's Got Talent winners, fresh from a performance at The Hydro, brought their moves to the hospital yesterday as they switched on the Christmas lights as part of celebrations organised by Yorkhill Children's Charity.

The Royal Hospital for Sick Children is marking its 100th birthday and will move from its current location to the Southern General Hospital campus next summer.

Street theatre group Mischief La Bas kicked off proceedings before the crowd enjoyed Christmas carols from the Royal Conservatoire Choir.

There was also a flashmob dance from Fame Academy to Jingle Bell Rock.

Kirsten Sinclair, head of fundraising at Yorkhill Children's Charity, said: "Christmas is a special time for children but unfortunately some will have to spend the festive period in hospital.

"We want those children to have the best possible Christmas and Diversity definitely brought a smile to their faces."

Since their victory in the ITV show in 2009, the group has gone on three tours and sold out the O2 Arena, in London. They have also broken into the TV world, with leader Ashley Banjo acting as a judge on Sky 1's Got To Dance.

Glasgow City Council donated the tree and lights, which have been sponsored by Yorkhill Children's Charity supporters WonderWorld Soft Play. The hospital's interior is decorated with more than 5km of paperchains, created by the charity's tireless volunteers.

Santa's grotto, in the reception area, is receiving donations and gifts for the boys and girls being treated at Yorkhill.

All donations will go to Yorkhill Children's Charity's Gift of Hope Christmas Appeal, which aims to raise £500,000 for neonatal equipment. To donate £5 to the Christmas Appeal, text YORKHILL to 70555.

rachel.loxton@eveningtimes.co.uk