FATHER Christmas and his musical sleigh will start its tour tomorrow courtesy of Blackburn Round Table and Blackburn Ladies' Circle.

The sleigh, which will pump out classic festive songs, makes its first rounds tomorrow Last year the attraction raised more than £4,000 for local charities.

Craig Carter, Blackburn 83 Round Table chairman, said: "We're hoping the people of Blackburn can support us again this year and help us raise even more money to support our work with local charities.

"It's always great to see the faces of children when we arrive with Father Christmas. Some people say that Christmas doesn't start until we arrive!"

The sleigh will visit: l Brownhill, Wednesday December 6 between 6.30pm and 9pm.

l Pleckgate, Thursday December 7 between 6.30pm and 9pm.

l Beechwood, Saturday December 9 between 3.30pm and 8pm.

l Beardwood, Sunday December 10 between 3.30pm and 8pm.

l Wilpshire, Wednesday December 13 between 6.30pm and 9pm.

l Feniscowles, Thursday December 14 between 6.30pm and 9pm.

l Langho, Saturday December 16 between 3.30pm and 8pm.

l Fernhurst and Oakdale Estates, Sunday December 17 between 3.30pm and 8pm.

Anyone interested in joining the round table or ladies circle can visit www.rt83.com or email chairman@rt83.com.