WANTED: One man, GSOH, fuller figure, white beard, red suit, good with children, own reindeer an advantage.

Sound familiar? If you fill these festive credentials then you are just the person Blackpool Tower Circus are looking for.

Father Christmas is expected to meet many of the children visiting the Tower and the Wizard of Oz Christmas Circus over the festive season.

And although Santa is obviously very busy at this time of year, the Tower is hoping to hear from locals who feel they could fit the bill with a friendly smile and a good Ho! Ho! Ho!

Father Christmas must be available to meet the children every weekend in December, then daily from Boxing Day through until January 2, finishing on the 6th or 7th before going back to the North Pole to prepare presents for next year.

Anyone interested should telephone Gill Blow at Blackpool Tower on (01253) 622242.