SANTA dropped in early to invite his special friends to a charity breakfast.

Children are being invited to register to take part in a sponsored treasure hunt - and after completing it, to go along for breakfast at the Friends Meeting House, in York, on Saturday, December 16.

Santa's helpers will all receive a special goodie bag to take home as a thank you. By taking part in the treasure hunt, the children will be supporting the work of local Marie Curie Nurses in York who look after people suffering from cancer in their own homes. To receive a registration form to take part, call the charity's North Yorkshire fundraising office on 01904 621000.