THE Christmas Wishes Appeal 2008 is calling on businesses and residents to help support their local charities this festive period.

Charity organisers are appealing for new toys, toiletries, non-perishable foods and other gifts which will be handed out to charities and organisations in the run-up to Christmas.

A series of collection points is being set up, including:

  • The Giving Tree at the Mall in Blackburn
  • Darwen Town Hall
  • The Lancashire Telegraph, High Street, Blackburn
  • Cummins Mellor Recruitment, Milnshaw House, 161 Whalley Road, Accrington.

The collection points will be open until December 5.

The Christmas Wishes appeal is being organised by the Community and Business Partners.