Children bowled over by drive in limo (From Lancashire Telegraph)

Children bowled over by drive in limo

4:46pm Friday 28th December 2007

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YOUNGSTERS from a children's charity were bowled over when limousines arrived to transport them to a Christmas party, thanks to a Blackburn company.

The children from Action Mentors arrived in style for the party at Accrington Superbowl, after the donation of two limousines for the night, from Co-operative Funeralcare.

The company came up with the idea after hearing about the annual Christmas Challenge' of Community and Business Partners', formally the Blackburn Partnership, appeal.

It aims to spread some Christmas cheer by collecting donations from businesses and residents to give to those less fortunate during the festive season.

Accrington Superbowl donated the party for the group of five to 16-year-olds, who are living in difficult circumstances and receive one-to-one mentoring from Action Mentors, run by Child Action North West, Whalley Road, Wilpshire.

Gary Hoole, manager at Co-operative Funeralcare, Mincing Lane, said: "This was a particularly nice project to be involved with as it was for children at Christmas and we were very pleased we could help."

Gina Chelton, Action Mentor project manager, said: "This was a fantastic donation and added a little extra magic to a wonderful night for the children.

"We are very grateful to Co-operative Funeralcare and Community and Business Partners for making it happen."

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