MUSICAL mayhem came to Southend, when children enjoyed a party at the Victoria shopping centre.

The children had their faces painted and took part in a Krazy Kazo workshop, where they made tambourines out of paper cups and plates.

It was one of a series of parties run at the centre on a weekly basis to brighten up the summer holidays.

Centre manager Jonaton Poole said: “This is the first year we have run these parties.

“They have been a real success, with lots of people turning up.”