Christmas spirit took over a church as the community came together to raise money for sick children.

Ilford Recorder: Haven House Children's Hospice volunteers at their festive fayreHaven House Children's Hospice volunteers at their festive fayre (Image: Archant)

Haven House Children’s Hospice held its festive fayre at the Wanstead Reformed Church, in Nightingale Lane, on Saturday.

Father Christmas stopped by to visit youngsters and there were also crafts, games and performances.

The charity is also set to host a concert at the same church on Thursday, from 6.30pm.

Festive refreshments will be available and members of the Carmel Thomas Youth Choir will show off their voices.

Ilford Recorder: Haven House Children's Hospice volunteers at their festive fayreHaven House Children's Hospice volunteers at their festive fayre (Image: Archant)

Visit havenhouse.org.uk.

Ilford Recorder: Haven House Children's Hospice volunteers at their festive fayreHaven House Children's Hospice volunteers at their festive fayre (Image: Archant)