There was Christmas magic in the air at a care home in Ely for their annual gift fayre.

Ely Standard: A stunning Christmas tree was also donated to the home by Louis Taylor from Little Downham Christmas Trees. Picture: LILY HOUSEA stunning Christmas tree was also donated to the home by Louis Taylor from Little Downham Christmas Trees. Picture: LILY HOUSE (Image: Archant)

Lily House in Lynn Road held the annual event on Saturday (November 30) from 2pm to 4pm.

Residents were delighted to see Santa and share a laugh and a joke.

Mulled wine, mince pies and a Christmas raffle were on offer for dozens of family and friends.

Laura Stevens, activities co-ordinator, said: "We had arts, crafts and Christmas tree decorations that residents had made and stalls with jewellery, chutney, Avon goodies and a tombola.

Ely Standard: Santa brings Christmas magic at Lily House fayre in Ely. Picture: MIKE ROUSESanta brings Christmas magic at Lily House fayre in Ely. Picture: MIKE ROUSE (Image: Archant)

"The residents absolutely loved it and they were over the moon to welcome people and see Santa.

"The sun was shining and everyone who attended really enjoyed it.

"It was a real success and something that we always look forward to hosting."

A stunning Christmas tree was also donated to the home by Louis Taylor from Little Downham Christmas Trees.

Ely Standard: Santa brings Christmas magic at Lily House fayre in Ely. Picture: MIKE ROUSESanta brings Christmas magic at Lily House fayre in Ely. Picture: MIKE ROUSE (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Santa brings Christmas magic at Lily House fayre in Ely. Picture: MIKE ROUSESanta brings Christmas magic at Lily House fayre in Ely. Picture: MIKE ROUSE (Image: Archant)