BOLTON'S Hobbycraft store hosted a range festive activities in-store on Saturday to help raise funds for charity.

The arts and crafts giant, located on Bolton Gate Retail Park, Round Hill Way, is raising vital funds for the Together for Short Lives charity, which supports families caring for a seriously ill child.

The charity says that it aims to help ill children and their families "creat precious memories that will last a lifetime."

Festive activities at the store included a tombola, lucky dip and name the reindeer.

Staff dressed as Father Christmas and his elves to create the most fun and festive atmosphere possible for families who attended.

A guess the cakes weight challenge was also held, with the money raised going towards the Together for Short Lives charity.