THE fairy on top of George Eliot Hospital's festive tree has nowhere to go this year - unless someone can find her a new home.

Staff at the Nuneaton hospital are hoping a Good Samaritan will grant them their festive wish and provide them with a Christmas tree.

The hospital's usual supplier has not been able to bring them a tree.

Traditionally, a tree about 10ft high stands outside reception, keeping the statue of George Eliot company.

Now staff are sending out a desperate plea to people in the area to find them a large fir to decorate with the usual baubles and tinsel.

Jean Whittaker, fundraising co-ordinator at the hospital, said: "If anybody out there has access to a big Christmas tree for the George Eliot we would be very grateful for it to brighten up the Christmas festivities for patients.

"We are struggling to find one big enough for this year - we've been let down.

"We were promised a Christmas tree but unfortunately circumstances have meant they have not been able to fulfil it this year."

The hospital usually greets its patients with a tree bigger than 10ft during the festive period, and Jean says that if anyone is able to help find a tree staff can go along and fetch it.

She said: "When it's Christmas time and you see a nice Christmas tree, it lightens the feeling, especially for little children coming into the hospital.

"To see a Christmas tree will make it a bit special for them really."

* Anyone who thinks they can help should call Jean Whittaker on 024 7686 5400.