CHILDREN enjoyed festive fun with an annual Christmas event at a nursery.

Little Tewkes, Dovervelt Road, Canvey welcomed 65 children to the event.

There was plenty of fun and entertainment.

The nursery was decorated with a grotto for Father Christmas.

Deputy manager Amie Finning said it was a successful event.

She said: “It went great and was a good day.

“We had an entertainer known as Just For Fun who supplied a magic show, pass the parcel and a snow and bubble machine.

“The children loved the event and had such a good time.

“It was a really busy and good day for all that attended.

“The children loved meeting Father Christmas and telling him their Christmas lists.”