TAUNTON Deane Borough Council has teamed up with agencies and volunteers to bring some festive cheer to families in Wellington.

This year’s Children’s Christmas Party, organised by the Wellington One Team, was held at the Wellington Baptist church where more than 120 children and families enjoyed a host of festive entertainment including a snow globe, Santa’s grotto and a variety of Christmas craft activities.

The event was funded, staffed, and organised by a team of frontline agencies, including Taunton Deane Borough Council, Wellington “getset” team, Knightstone Housing, Tone Leisure and volunteers from Churches Together.

It marked the end of a busy year for the Wellington One Team which held seven community events for local families, and has a packed diary of events planned for 2017.

Cllr Jane Warmington, Executive Councillor for Community Leadership, said: “It’s a real pleasure to be involved in such a joyful event that means so much to local children and their families. It really is heart-warming to see the Wellington One Team, made up from people from all the agencies, coming making sure that everyone enjoys themselves and celebrates this special time of year.”