SANTA needs more helpers so he can complete a fund-raising tour of Wyre Forest.

Kidderminster and District Lions Club has appealed for extra volunteers to come forward so the group can cover more of the district with Santa's sleigh to generate additional cash for charity in the annual event.

The tour begins with a static display in Bewdley and at Kidderminster's Broadwaters Christmas market on Saturday. Further static displays will be at Tesco and De Bradelei Mill in Kidderminster on Saturday, December 10 and 17, respectively.

Evening tours by the sleigh start in Bewdley Road, Stourport, on Monday.

The rest of the evening schedule is: December 6, Lickhill, Stourport, December 7, Marlpool, Kidderminster, December 9, Offmore, Kidderminster.

December 12, Santa Maria, Stourport, December 13, Land Oak, Kidderminster, December 14, Franche, Kidderminster, December 15, Sutton Farm, Kidderminster, December 16, Habberley, Kidderminster.

The sleigh will also be in Stourport, at Windermere Way, on Sunday, December 11 and Walshes and Areley Kings on Sunday, December 18.

Anyone who can spare a few hours over the next few weeks to assist the Lions can contact Lion, Ron Cross, on 01299 825230.