This is Hull and East Riding -- THEY'RE usually too busy being bossy to Cinderella to think of others. But the Ugly Sisters decided to show their rarely-seen nice side when they visited poorly children in hospital. The panto cast from Bridlington Spa – including Buttons and Ugly Sisters Nicola and Sharon Hardup – visited Hull Royal Infirmary to deliver Christmas selection boxes yesterday. Turning heads wherever they went in their outrageous costumes, the trio had both children and parents giggling away – proving laughter really is the best medicine. "I was a bit scared when they first came in but then I realised they were nice and it was okay," said five-year-old Shauna Smith. "They gave me a box of chocolates." The east Hull youngster is currently in hospital with suspected pneumonia or a chest infection and was sitting with mum Tina Crooks. Tina said: "I think it's a great idea they come in to do this –– it has cheered the children up loads." Two-year-old Amelia Hall from Anlaby was excited to open her selection box. She munched some chocolate buttons while chatting to Buttons, played by Simon Grant from CBBC. Amelia was admitted to hospital after suffering from convulsions but is now hoping to be home in time for Santa's visit. Her mum Leanne Phillips said: "She is really excited about Christmas and loves all the festivities. "When I was little, we used to go to the panto every year. I love the theatre." Beverley Grammar School student Elliott Keuning, 13, was one of the first children the cast visited. "I didn't know they were coming, it was a nice surprise," said Elliott, who is in hospital for tests. "I'm looking forward to Christmas and I'm hoping to get a few computer games." Theo Coles, 15, from Thorngumbald, is currently in hospital for treatment for a rare condition. He had sinusitis which then went into his brain. This led to abscesses on both sides of his brain, which affected his ability to walk and talk. His mum Linda said: "He is a different person to what he was last week, so we're now hoping to have him home in time for Christmas. "We're hoping he is only in here for about seven to 10 more days." Theo said it was nice to have a visit from the panto cast. He said: "I'm looking forward to getting home and sleeping in my own bed. "I'm hoping to get some PS3 games from my mum and dad for Christmas." Two of the youngest children to be given presents were two-year-old Cambell Cooper from north Hull and 11-month-old Frankie Waites from Withernsea. Both gleefully opened up their selection boxes, helped by their parents. The ward's play specialist Hannah Turner-Bone said: "Normally, Santa comes on Christmas Day morning and goes round all the children. "He chats to them all and spends time with them all. "We want to make it special for the families who unfortunately have to stay in over Christmas." Owen Barkworth, 11, from Melton and Olivia Codd, 14, from Hornsea, both suffered from burst appendix, but will thankfully be home in time for the festive season. Owen said: "It was a shock when they walked in – it was definitely something a bit different."The Cinderella panto is at The Spa in Bridlington from December 12 to January 1. Visit www.thespabridlington.com or call 01262 678258 to book. Reported by This is 5 hours ago.