TV actress Jane Horrocks is encouraging children to take part in a fundraising event this Easter.

Seven winners of the ChildLine Easter Eggstravaganza will win a generous batch of chocolate prizes donated by Thorntons.

The charity are inviting youngsters to choose the lucky egg from scratchcards and to donate some money at the same time.

Jane Horrocks said: "Take part in ChildLine's Easter Eggs-travaganza.

"It's an egg-citing way to help the charity reach out to young people in danger or distress."

All money raised will go directly to ChildLine, helping them to provide vulnerable children with comfort, protection and advice on its free, 24-hour helpline.

To enter into the prize draw: return your collected donations to ChildLine by April 7th.

Email egg@childline.org.uk for more information.