CHILDREN around Horwich received an Egg-stra special visit over the weekend when the Easter bunny delivered them some chocolate surprises.

Local community group Lend a Hand's Easter campaign saw them visit dozens of families around the Horwich area on Saturday.

The Easter Eggs were donated by Tesco Extra Middlebrook and were delivered by group volunteers Sarah Martin and Alan Straughton, who donned an Easter bunny costume for the occasion.

Denise Silcock founded Lend a Hand in Horwich last year, in a bid to help those struggling in the community.

The group, which has amassed an army of local volunteers recruited through leaflets and social media, has helped locals with shopping, picking up prescriptions, walking dogs and other odd jobs.

The group proved to a be a real lifeline when panic buying set in and shelves were stripped bare of staples last year ­— leaving many families desperate.

Denise said: “At Lend a Hand we’re always there to help and we wanted to do something special to celebrate Easter. With the help of Tesco and our volunteers Sarah and Alan, we were able to do just that and put some great big smiles on lots of little faces.

"It was a lovely day and perfect to celebrate the start of Spring and hopefully brighter days to come.

"It was just something to cheer the kids up and they loved it. We had mums coming up to us to say how it had made their child's day and that was great to hear.

"We have worked tirelessly to help and support people throughout the pandemic and we will continue with our free service in the future."

The group is actively seeking to help those in the community and has asked people to get in touch should they or someone they know requires their. services

If you or someone you know needs help, or for more information, email lendahandhorwich@gmail.com or Tel. 07939 500591.

The Facebook group has just under 1,000 members and can be found by searching for 'Lend a Hand Horwich' on the site.