ARTHUR the cute polar bear could make it a cool Christmas for one lucky Star reader.

He’ll be dropping into a secret location in the town centre... and if you can discover where he’s hiding, it could be worth an amazing £3,000-worth in festive prizes.

Alongside a fabulous winter events programme, St Helens Council has teamed up with generous town centre retailers... and Arthur... for a ‘Win Christmas’ competition; a bumper package of Christmas gifts for one lucky winner.

But you'll have to get your skates on as time is running out to find Arthur.

Arthur has been concealed in one of the participating stores. You must locate Arthur and you could be in with a chance of winning this fantastic prize.

To enter the competition, simply pick up an entry card from one of the participating town centre stores.

The lucky winner will be drawn at the Grand Christmas Parade in Church Square on Saturday, December 18, and invited to collect their prizes at St Helens Town Hall the week commencing December 20 - so keep these dates free in your diaries!!!

These fantastic Christmas gifts worth an estimated £3,000 have been kindly donated by St Helens Town Centre retailers.

Sony MP3 player , Argos

PJ's for the whole family, BHS

A Top ten DVD, Blockbusters

Peppa Pig and Toy story toys, Boots

Baby Annabel Doll, ZingZilla cuddly toy, 4ft Snowman decoration, B&M

Family of 4 cinema ticket, Cineworld

Family ticket for a performance next year, Citadel

I love you very much Boofle Bear, Christmas Cards, Clinton's

Weekday meal for 4, Colours Restaurant

LCD 15" TV, Currys Digital

Family Excursion Voucher, Derek Ball

Superstar Keyboard set, Early Learning Centre

Snowman Christmas Cake, Greenhalghs

Gents Bike, JJB

Casio camera, Kamera Photographic

Meal for 2, Le Frog

Christmas Hamper, M&S

Family photo shoot & canvas, Max Speilmann

Ladies & Gents waterproof Jacket, Millets

£200 voucher, OD's

Children's table set & Christmas goodies, Ryman

Signed Saints RLFC rugby ball & £50 voucher, Saints Store

£80 voucher, St.Mary's Market

Family of 4 pantomime ticket, Theatre Royal

Child's Bike, TJ Hughes

Chocolate Christmas Hamper, Thornton's

Mobile Phone, T Mobile

Men's Hugo Boss Watch, Trilogy

Fragrance basket (worth over £300), Tyrers

Jigsaw and Carry case, WHSmith

Male and Female perfume set, Wilkinsons

Voi Jeans mens jumper, Gas Stop

Dermalogica Facial from Renaissance Skincare Beauty

Also vouchers to be spent in Wallis (£25), Hair Cuttery (£20) and Pizza Hut (£30)

DROP off completed forms to the participating stores, St Helens Council Contact Centre at Wesley House (office hours) or post them to: St Helens Council, Marketing Services, 3rd Floor Wesley House, Corporation Street, St Helens, WA10 1HF marked "Win Christmas".

For more information about the Win Christmas Competition please call 01744 671609 or find us on facebook at www.facebook.com/whatsoninsthelens