FIVE Chernobyl affected children were treated to a sparkle party provided by Earby's Mrs Bead.

Mrs Bead, who is also known as Rachael Brennan, travelled to High Bentham last Friday to host a party for children who are still affected by the April 1986 nuclear disaster in Chernobyl.

Mrs Bead donated her time to spend the afternoon with the children making jewellery and crafts from a selection of beads.

The children, whose living conditions and environment are still impacted by the effects of nuclear fall-out, are visiting Lancaster for a recuperative four-week stay in July to boost their immune systems and experience fresh air, nutritional food and basic healthcare.

The visit has been organised by the Lune Valley Chernobyl Children’s Lifeline Link.

Chairman of the Lune Valley Link, Katherine Beaumont, said: “A lot of the children who live in Belarus, which received over 70 per cent of the radioactive fallout from the Chernobyl nuclear explosion in April 1986, are still living with its impact on their health and the health of their families.

“Six families are hosting the children during their visit and our aim is to provide the environment, food and basic healthcare they can’t get at home so that when they return their immune systems are boosted and they are less likely to fall ill.”

The children are also from very deprived economic areas and these visits give them the opportunities to experience a month of treats and experiences offered by kindly volunteers.

"It was lovely and really nice to spend time with the children," said Mrs Bead. "They made key rings, a dream catcher and a headband. They all left with big beaming smiles on their faces.

“It's a pleasure to be able to provide an afternoon of fun and for children who don’t have access to well equipped craft parties when they are at home.”