Chico's time out to help Rockinghorse gift guide

12:14pm Friday 1st December 2006

X Factor favourite Chico took time out from pantomime rehearsals to help launch a charity's Christmas gift guide.

The guide has been created by Rockinghorse to support its multi-million pound appeal to buy equipment and supplies for the new Royal Alexandra Children's hospital.

The purpose-built hospital will be based in the grounds of Royal Sussex County Hospital in Eastern Road, Brighton, and will open next year.

Rockinghorse is hoping people donate to the appeal by buying a Christmas gift for a relative or friend.

Items on sale include baby mobiles for £9, specialised toys and games for £12, equipment for a multi-sensory room for £3,500 and an ultrasound scanner for £50,000.

Chico is starring in Aladdin at Theatre Royal in Brighton, which runs from December 14 to January 14.

For more information or to buy a gift, visit www.rockinghorse.org.uk or call 0845 2222298.