BLACKBURN Shopping Centre management would like to thank all our customers and churches who have very kindly contributed toys to our 2001 toy appeal.

Their generosity has once again made this appeal a huge success and their kindness will, we are sure, make lots of children happy this Christmas.

Our thanks also go to Blackburn Lions, Accrington Lions and Women's Aid for distributing the toys.

Last but not least, we thank the Lancashire Evening Telegraph for supporting our appeal.

SHEILA BEAGHAN, Centre Administrator, Blackburn Shopping Centre