More than 100 children gathered for some festive fun in the run up to Christmas.

Lucky youngsters caught a glimpse of Santa and his elves during an event at Halling Community Centre in High Street, Halling, Rochester.

On Saturday, December 14, people gathered to take part in a number of activities, including face painting, craft sessions or enjoying some refreshments.

There are more festive snaps from the day, Christmas events from throughout the Towns in this week's Medway Messenger, which is out on Christmas Eve.

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