A Stretham pre-school played host to brunch with Father Christmas this week.

More than 40 children waited patiently for the chance to meet Santa and everyone went away with a present and a fresh dose of festive cheer.

The brunch was held at Tiddlywinks pre-school, in Wood Lane, on Saturday.

Organiser Harriet Newman, said: “It was one of the best events were have ever run, I couldn’t have asked for a better day. I think everyone has found it hard to raise money in the last couple of years but the event went very well and we managed to raise more than £300 for school funds.”

The money will be used to help upgrade some of the pre-school’s equipment, including a new laptop and camera.