WOODCOCKS solicitors in Rawtenstall are spreading some Christmas cheer by sponsoring a trolley dash in aid of Rossendale Hospice.

The dash is the first prize in the hospice's first Christmas draw and tickets are selling fast.

Woodcocks partner David McCann said: "We are proud to support the hospice. Not only will the trolley dash be a fantastic and very timely prize,, it will help raise funds."

Other prizes include £250 from James Killelea and Co Ltd, a meal for two at Rawtenstall restaurant Nino's, a Christmas hamper, donated by New Horizons, and hair products, donated by Freddie's hair salon, of Bank Street.

The winners will be drawn on Thursday, December 13. Ttickets are available from the hospice and The Hospice Shop, in Queen's Square.