A CHORLEY-based charity is holding a special children's day at Camelot Theme Park to raise awareness of its vital relief work.

The International Aid Trust, based in Withnell, is holding the event on Saturday, April 1, in association with Rotary International.

And to whet the appetite, there will be plenty of unique events and attractions on the day, including the Rock FM Thundertruck, an audio and visual presentation about the charity's work, various music groups and choirs, as well as the usual Camelot trappings, such as jousting and all the usual rides.

In addition, International Aid Trust are raffling a colour TV with the draw being made by the Mayor of Chorley, Florence Molyneux.

Chorley MP Lindsay Hoyle will also be in attendance together with other local dignitaries. Derek Leech, shop manager at one of the charity's shops based in Chorley, said: "We are trying to get as many children as possible to bring along shoeboxes full of sweets, toiletries and toys to give to children less fortunate than themselves.

"The day will be very special indeed. We are hoping to raise awareness of the work that we do, and hopefully try and get the children from Chorley more involved and more aware."

He added: "We are selling advance tickets for the event at all opur shoips in Chorley. These will cost £5 each, much less than it would be on the day, so we are urging people to buy the tickets in advance."

Demand for tickets is so high that a telephone hot-line has been set up between 8.30am and 8.30pm so people can get tickets in advance. The number is 01254 832333.

Director of International Aid Trust, Bernard Cocker, added: "The response to this event has really encouraged us. The funds raised will go a long way to helping the less fortunate in other countries of the world.

"Come and enjoy the fun with us at Camelot and help put the smile on faces less fortunate than our own."

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