Youngsters in Romford’s Brewery shopping centre got into the spirit by meeting Santa and getting their first Christmas presents of the year.

The Brewery’s “after school club” arranged an appearance from the bearded one as club members enjoyed pizza and drinks courtesy of Frankie and Benny’s last Thursday, December 6.

Centre manager Rubie Charalambous said: “It was great to hold our very own afternoon tea for after school club members. With a special visit from Santa, it was delightful to see children enjoy themselves and get into the Christmas spirit.”

To sign up to the free club, which gives five- to 12-year-olds money off in the shopping centre between 4pm and 7pm, visit www.thebreweryromford.com.