A CHRISTMAS party is being held for elderly residents at a Widnes school.

Pupils at SS Peter & Paul Catholic College are preparing hampers and prizes for the annual event on Friday, December 11.

Guests will be treated to festive food and entertained by students.

The young musicians will also be performing at 7pm on Monday December 7 at the Widnes Fellowship and on December 9 at care homes across the town.

A Christmas bingo will be held at the school at 6.30pm on Wednesday, December 2 and a carol concert takes place at 7.30pm on Friday, December 4.

Free tickets for the senior citizen party are available from the college on 0151 424 2139.