I RUN a small local charity called Miles of Smiles. We organise treats – or smiles – for youngsters who need or deserve a smile in their life.

In the 18 months we have been running, we have arranged over 30 smiles mainly for young carers in the area.

The ‘smiles’ are often modest things such as a shopping trip, a trip to the zoo or a family meal.

However, we have had a young man who was a mascot for Bamber Bridge football team and a young lady who sang on the stage during a pantomime.

We will try to organise anything within reason.

I know it is the time of year for speakers’ secretaries to be organising next year’s calendar so if anyone would like me to come and speak to their group and find out all about how and why we do what we do and about some of the ‘smiles’, please contact me.

Or if you would like to know more about the charity or know of a child who you think deserves a smile in their day, again please contact me on 07801 446099 or email moslancs@tiscali.co.uk.

KAREN RAINFORD, Miles of Smiles, Po Box 349, Leyland.