PUPILS at Chadsgrove School and Specialist Sports College started their Christmas celebrations early with a festive party and visit from Santa Claus.

On Monday, December 15, the youngsters visited the Holiday Inn, on Kidderminster Road, where they enjoyed Christmas lunch and played assortment of games.

Glen Staniforth, general manager at the Holiday Inn, said: “We enjoy welcoming the school to the hotel every year and it is so wonderful to see all the children having such a good time at their party.”

Suzanne Lane, reservation supervisor at the Holiday Inn, said: “Holiday Inn Birmingham-Bromsgrove continues to do their bit for the community and always love having the Chadsgrove School and Specialist Sports College teachers and children with them to celebrate Christmas in style.”

Each year, the Holiday Inn provides the school with the venue free of charge.