IT is with great disappointment that the charities involved with Santa's grotto in the Woolworth store in Kidderminster will not be able to open it this year.

There are circumstances beyond the control of the organisers or the current manager of the store, and this means it is not possible for the grotto to take place this year.

But every effort is being made to bring it back next year with a different and even better experience for our children.

PETER PICKEN

(On behalf of organising charities)

Woodland Avenue

Kidderminster