TOTS with special needs are getting a helping hand thanks to a £2,000 donation from the Bromsgrove Round Table.

The children, who all have some form of illness or disability, are being supported by the Pre-school Learning Alliance special needs scheme.

The alliance funds the children's attendance at a pre-school or nursery of their parent's choice.

Projects manager Sue Heard said: "The money will be used for various resources, such as singalong training and accompanying books, which will assist the adults to communicate better with children."

The Round Table raised the money with a little help from Father Christmas, when he joined their annual Santa's sleigh tour of Bromsgrove.

Round Table chairman Peter Holland thanked Droitwich Garage, Judith Hitchen and Safeway for their help in making the tour possible.

Bromsgrove Round Table is always looking for new members. To find out more call Pete on 07771 814549.