A FAMILY-OWNED funeral directors has vowed to make sure the children of Winsford have at least one Easter egg this year by donating boxes of treats to the town’s foodbanks.

Fowles Funeral Services, whose family business stretches back 250 years, have been gathering Easter eggs to help those less fortunate indulge in a bit of chocolate this Easter.

So far dozens of chocolate eggs, chocolate bunnies and other treats have been donated by the kind people of Winsford, which will be distributed to foodbanks across the town.

Geoff Fowles, 62, said: "It's always been a family business. The business was started by James Fowles and sons and we've now gone six generations.

"We helped build this town, so if we can help families who are in need of help we will."

The campaign, which will end on April 1, will see any Easter treats donated to Fowles Funeral Services, 133-135 Delamere Street, Winsford, go to one of five foodbanks.

The treats will be donated to St John's Church, Over, St Joseph's Catholic Church, Christ Church, Wharton and the Salvation Army.

Carole Fowles said: "I remember the excitement of getting an Easter egg and seeing my children and grandchildren opening theirs.

"It saddens me to think that the children of some families, struggling with their household budget, may miss out on getting a nice bit of chocolate.

"So my husband Geoff and I decided to do something to help and would ask everyone who can, to please buy an extra chocolate treat this year and bring it to us."

Dave Fowles, who runs the family business alongside his parents, Geoff and Carole, says the company look to help local families in any way they can.

Last Christmas, Fowles Funeral Services donated selection boxes to foodbanks across the town. .

Dave Fowles, 42: "Because we go churches a lot we notice the foodbanks. They're a very important part of the communities, it's just the way of the world these days.

"We had a great response with the selection boxes and just thought we could do it again for Easter.

"We're a family business so we hear about things going on in the community. If we think we can help families out, and it's not hurting our business, we will help."