AROUND 72 children along with their families visited Longbridge Methodist church in Rednal to meet Santa Claus.

On Saturday 6th December children aged between 8 months and 13 years sang Christmas songs and visited Santa in his magical grotto toy shop where they each received a present and were able to tell the jolly fellow want they wanted for Christmas.

During the event the youngsters were joined by their parents and grandparents for a breakfast meal at the church.

Jacqueline Walker, Jellybabies Nursery & Pre-School manager, said: “This really was a lovely community event enjoyed by all the family.”

The event was organised by the Walker family with support from the staff at Jellybabies Nursery and members of Longbridge Methodist church.