A Christmas event is aiming to get children in the festive spirit this Friday.

Members of the Meriden Residents Association will be holding a Children's Christmas Event on Friday, December 15 between 2 and 4pm at the Meriden Community Centre, in Garsmouth Way.

The free event is being funded by the Association and will include balloon modelling, face painting, Christmas crafts and a tombola.

Father Christmas is also expected to make an appearance.

For more information, visit: www.meridenra.org