A CHRISTMAS party spectacular was held in the Premier Suite at Ewood Park brought the total money raised for local appeal, Secret Santa to over £5,000.

Award winning Ribble Valley chef and popular TV personality Nigel Haworth, was on hand to ensure that the food was of Michelin Star quality and local DJ and compere, Phil Colbert provided the evenings music and entertainment on Saturday.

Special guest for the evening, Peter Gunn, alias Corrie favourite Brian Packham, joined guests to sing and dance the night away.

Lower Darwen couple, Phil and Karen Boulding, who launched Secret Santa earlier this year said they are delighted with the amount raised.

Phil said: “The Secret Santa team is made up purely of volunteers and they certainly didn’t let us down.

"We are absolutely over the moon with the ongoing success of the appeal, but we do need more cash donations as well as toys; toiletries; books for all ages along with selection boxes and chocolates."

To find out more about Secret Santa please contact Phil on 07866 566166 or e mail phil@secretsanta.ltd