SPARKLING Christmas presents will lead thrill-seeking detectives through Summertown during a Christmas treasure hunt today.

Businesses in South Parade have united for a Christmas Present Trail, organised by travel consultancy firm TravelSolutions.

The festive fundraiser is in aid of East Oxford hospice Helen & Douglas House and the children and young adults it cares for.

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TravelSolutions manager Charlotte Mitchell said: “It’s wonderful to get local businesses together. There’s a great community spirit along South Parade and it’s important to raise money for the children at Helen & Douglas House at Christmas.

“It’s a bit of festive fun for children of all ages to get involved with during the Christmas holidays.”

People need to spot glittering Christmas presents, found in the windows of South Parade shops, and then decipher who they belong to from clues provided.

Entry costs £1.

For information about how to enter, call 01865 310600.

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