Re-engage Thurrock volunteers had a wonderful Christmassy evening joining the Rotary Club of Mardyke Valley and Santa visiting Kenningtons Estate.

Local co-ordinator Lorainne Coleman said: "There were such excited, happy faces of the children seeing Santa.

"Thank you to all the Kenningtons residents for your very generous donations to local charities.

"Re-engage Thurrock would like to wish everyone a Very Happy Christmas. Sending Christmas Hugs."