DARWEN youngsters are invited to meet giant mascot Christie the bear at Darwen Library on Saturday.

The cuddly teddy, which represents the East Lancashire branch of Christies Against Cancer, will be popping along to the Saturday morning holiday club for the teddy bears picnic.

Each child will be given a badge and balloon before enjoying drinks and biscuits and a storytelling session.

The event runs from 9.30am to 10.30am.