Families flock to meet film duo

ABIGAIL Olugbenga with Scrat (left) and Sid

AS TEMPERATURES dipped this week after a recent mild spell, it was fitting that Oldham should give a warm welcome to two characters used to the big freeze.

Loveable rogues Sid and Scrat from the smash-hit animated movie "Ice Age" slid into town on Saturday as part of Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre's fun-filled Christmas festivities.

The duo posed for pictures with their young fans and there was also free face painting on offer as families rolled in.

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