A MAJOR retail chain in Bolton is launching its seasonal toy appeal to help bring a smile to under-privileged children this Christmas.

Boots is teaming up with the Salvation Army to ask customers to buy an extra toy or gift for the Pass the Parcel toy appeal.

The gifts must not be wrapped for security reasons, but will be passed onto the Salvation Army who will give them to needy local families. The appeal will be for children up to the age of 16 and runs from November 19 to December 16.