WIDNES Fire Station has been confirmed as a drop-off point for the Children’s Adventure Farm Trust selection box appeal.

The annual campaign was launched earlier this month and World readers have been asked to help put a smile on the faces of hundreds of ill, disabled or disadvantaged children this Christmas by buying a selection box.

Each year the charity invites children from all over the north west to their base in Cheshire for a day of festive fun and this year they’re aiming to help more children than before.

Between November 19 and December 19, the charity will be providing parties for around 1,200 children, and every child will leave the festivities with their arms full of gifts and treats.

It has already been confirmed that selection boxes can be dropped off at Halton Borough Council’s Disabled Children’s Service, which is situated at the bottom of Peelhouse Lane in Widnes, and Fleek Hair and Beauty Salon in Runcorn Old Town until December 14.

But now the selections boxes can also be dropped off at the fire station on Lacey Street.

Helen Crowther, from the charity, said: “Each year we bring the fun of Christmas into the lives of children who sadly don’t enjoy the festivities as all children should.

“We do everything in our power to ensure that they experience all of the fun and joy that Christmas can bring, and an important part of that is their visit to Santa and the sweet treats they can take home with them.

“We’re so grateful to Runcorn and Widnes World for supporting this Christmas appeal.”