HAMPSHIRE charities are to receive free tickets to see the spectacular version of Peter Pan currently running at Southampton's Mayflower Theatre.

Patients from hospices across the county will be given the chance to see Big Brother's Nadia Almada in action in the perennial festive favourite, which also stars Paul Nicholas.

The opportunity has been made possible thanks to the generosity of Chris Wilson, owner of the Balmer Lawn Hotel in Brockenhurst, who has donated 80 tickets.

Charities to benefit include Naomi House children's hospice in Sutton Scotney, Milesdown House and Merrydale Respite Centre in Winchester, Oakhaven Hospice in Lymington, Glendaryn in New Milton and Eastleigh's Children's Homes.

The tickets will be donated at a champagne reception tonight at Balmer Lawn Hotel.

Mr Wilson said: "My family would like to show our appreciation to all charities and hospices in respect of the continuing hard work undertaken in providing the special care for both the young and old in the New Forest and Hampshire area."