A NORTH-west charity is inviting people from the Bolton area to help with its 21st birthday celebrations next year.

MedEquip4Kids raises funds to help the care of sick babies and children, including in the Bolton area, and is planning several special fundraising events for 2006.

These include a trek to Kilimanjaro and a cycle adventure in the Canadian Rockies.

An informal information evening is being held about all their events on Tuesday night at Sedgley Park Rugby Club in Park Lane, Whitefield, from 7pm.

People interested are asked to go along on the night or contact the appeal office on 0161-798-1600, or visit www.medequip4kids.org.uk