ALL the fun of the circus came to Castle Point to keep children's minds off their return to school this week.

The Sandown Clowns and their Circus Party entertained youngsters and their parents at Runnymede Hall in Thundersley.

The touring show from the Slapstick Theatre Company helps raise funds for the Clic Sargent childhood leukaemia appeal.

Audiences were entertained by stilt-walking, juggling and balancing acts as well as clowns and a comedy music car.

So far the charity has raised more than £16,000 for the appeal.