CHILDREN used their Christmas party to help some less fortunate four-legged friends.

Youngsters brought along dog treats and food to be donated to Ardley Rescue Kennels, near Bicester.

About seven bags of items were collected at the Bure Park childminders’ annual party.

Organiser Caryn Hornby said: “Bure Park childminders and about 60 children held a Christmas party at Southwold Community Hall.

“A great time was had by all and an enormous amount of dog treats were collected for Ardley Kennels.

“I wanted to say a huge thank you to all the Bure Park childminders, their children and parents for their generosity.”