NORTHWICH's fire station and Santander branch have joined a children's charity's Christmas appeal as drop-off points.

The station in Braddon Close and bank in Witton Street join MBL in the Bull Ring in supporting CAFT's appeal for selection boxes.

The charity, based in Millington, are hoping to collect more than 1,000 chocolate selection boxes to give to ill, disabled and disadvantaged children who attend their festive parties this Christmas.

Around 1,300 children are expected at the parties, which are already underway and run through to December 19.

The selection boxes will make up a memorable party bag for attendees from across the north west, and if you can help then please drop off a treat at one of the businesses above.