A TEESSIDE riding centre for the disabled is offering people an opportunity to buy Christmas presents to raise funds for the charity.

The Unicorn Centre, at Stainton Way, Hemlington, will hold a fundraising event in conjunction with the Body Shop at 7.30pm tonight.

Body Shop Christmas gifts will be available and there will be demonstrations of products. People can also purchase Unicorn Centre gifts and cards.

There will be a licensed bar and a raffle, including prizes donated by the Body Shop.

Unicorn Centre chairwoman Julie Elphee said: "The last one was a huge success, so we hope that people will join us again and help us raise funds for the centre."

Proceeds will go to the centre, which provides riding for about 150 disabled and able-bodied riders each week.

Tickets cost £2.50 and £2 for concessions, and can be booked on (01642) 576222.