Stepping Stones Developmental Therapy Unit in Haslingden is aiming to raise £15,000 to take 12 children with special needs to Lapland to visit Father Christmas.

Fundraising events will be held all year for children aged from six-months-old to five years old starting with a disco and potato pie supper on Saturday and a karaoke, potato pie supper and raffle at the Craven Heifer Pub in Darwen on Thursday, April 13.

For further details ring Stepping Stones on 01706 708820.