HUNDREDS of youngsters from across Stockton will be converging at Billingham Forum next week for panto fun at its finest.

About 500 children aged from four to 12 will take part in the town's Children's Fund programme.

As a treat, the Children's Fund Partnership has taken over the Forum Theatre for the matinee performance of Goldilocks and the Three Amazing Bears, on Friday.

All the youngsters go to community projects around Stockton including Progressive Leisure Activities for Youngsters, groups which meet at the Stockton International Family Centre, as well as ones for young carers and disabled children.

As an added bonus, six children will also get the chance to meet the stars of the pantomime, Keith Harris and Orville.