CHILDREN with autism and their families enjoyed a magical festive event at Wellbeing at Garon Park.
Little Heroes ASD held their Christmas grotto event for their families with a host of fun festive activities.
More than 200 attended the Little Heroes ASD Christmas grotto event at the Wellbeing at Garons Park site in Southend.
It included a light trail, Santa letter writing, biscuit decorating, craft making and a drop in to see the big man himself.
There were lots of smiling faces and the staff gave the children lots of attention when making their crafts.
They had around 140 children booked in made up of about 70 families for the event 22 December, which ran from 12pm to 7pm.
For more information on Little Heroes ASD visit www.littleheroesasd.co.uk.
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