Halstead’s senior citizens were treated to a Christmas feast to remember.

On Thursday and Friday, 120 people turned up on each day, enjoying a Christmas lunch, raffle and entertainment provided for them by Vikki V's Theatre Productions in the Queen’s Hall, on Chipping Hill, Halstead by the town council.

Councillor Jackie Pell said: “It was wonderful.

“They all had a lovely time and everyone said how much they enjoyed it.

“They enjoyed the food, the entertainment and the company of one another.”