NINETEEN twenties fashion was on full display as visitors took to the East Lancashire Railway for a special celebration.

Guests donned their flapper dresses, ganster suits and two-tone brogues as they boarded the Bury steam train to mark the 10th anniversary of The Frost Charitable Foundation.

Since its foundation in 2009, the Radcliffe charity has supported thousands of disadvantaged and vulnerable children, as well as their families.

In recognition of its work, the charity chartered the Bury steam train for a glitzy Roaring Twenties dinner, which was attended by 122 of the foundation's supporters.

Wendy Veevers, founder and fundraising manager, said: "Many children requiring assistance, especially those living with disabilities, do get help through the NHS but often with the basics. While we don't profess to save lives our aim is always to try to make a difference, to make life more comfortable for the children and their families.

"Over the 10 years we are proud we have been able to help thousands of children and families, from donating a rain hood for a specialist buggy costing a few hundred pounds to large pieces of equipment costing thousands."

One project the foundation undertook earlier this year was to completely renovate a garden for a little boy from Radcliffe who suffers with severe life-limiting disabilities and epilepsy.

The creation of an outdoor space for Zachariah Followes has helped to reduce his seizures and the fresh air helps with his breathing. Many children the charity supports have cerebral palsy and need assistance with equipment to help them walk.

"When the charity was formed, we recognised there was a need to support local children in the Bury and Salford area that had slipped through the net; children living with disabilities who required specialist equipment to help make their lives a little easier", Mrs Veevers said.

"We started fundraising with small events but as the word of the charity spread, the requests for help became more frequent and soon we were covering a large portion of the Greater Manchester area.

"We now have a set calendar of large events raising thousands of pounds to support not only children with disabilities, but also many vulnerable children living in tough times."

The Frost Foundation provides donations in response to requests from professionals who work with children, including social workers, care workers and medical professionals.

Mrs Veevers is the only full-time member of staff, supported by a board of trustees and volunteers.

Supporters were invited to a drinks reception on Bury's Bolton Street station platform. They then boarded the Orient Express style carriages for a four-course meal.

Mrs Veevers said: "I am so proud of the work our charity does, and delighted that it has a positive impact for children and families who are struggling to cope."

The Frost Foundation is now preparing for its Christmas campaign, which will see it donate thousands of gifts and food hampers to local families who are living in crisis.