IT'S Christmas and once again, Santa Claus has asked his friends at the Worcester News and Toy City in Sheriff Street to help find out what children are wishing for.

Pick up a pen and tell him all about yourself - and you could win a special prize.

He doesn't just want to hear what you want under the tree - he also wants to know all about your hobbies, what you like and don't like, your family, friends and pets.

If you send your letter to Santa's Postbag and include a stamped addressed envelope, he'll write straight back to you himself.

This year - our 18th year helping out Father Christmas - we can promise extra special prizes for the writers of the six best letters, who will visit Santa at Toy City in Worcester. Prizes will be provided by Toy City.

So start writing today to make sure your letters arrive by Friday, December 16.

Santa's Postbag is open to all children aged up to eight years old.

As Santa will already be working hard sorting the presents and loading the sleigh for Christmas, he will not be able to accept block entries from schools, classes or other groups.

Write to Santa's Postbag, Worcester News, Hylton Road, Worcester, WR2 5JX or Santa's Grotto, Toy City, Sheriff Street Trading Park, Worcester WR4 9AB.

Toy City also has a post box in store. Don't forget to include your stamped addressed envelope and your telephone number.