The festivities were hosted by Intact Centre and its volunteers who put on a fantastic day of food and fun at its base in Whitby Avenue, Ingol on Saturday (December 2).
It was a heartwarming day of homemade food, cakes, treats and fun for all the family. Children even got to meet the man himself, Santa, in his cosy, garden grotto, who handed out free gifts to excited children.
A fun, festive day for families – and absolutely free – bringing the community together and spreading cheer. It was the true meaning of Christmas spirit!
These were some of the scenes which put a big smile on our face...
1. Intact's Food Festival for the community struggling through winter and the cost of living crisis
Intact's Food Festival for the community struggling through winter and the cost of living crisis Photo: Neil Cross
2. Intact's Family Winter Food Festival
There were lots of fun and free activies for children, including meeting Santa and Frosty the Snowman, a virtual reality tour of Dobcroft Nature Reserve, craft activities, face painting and cookie decorating Photo: Neil Cross
3. Intact's Family Winter Food Festival
One of the amazing homemade craft stalls with soft toys and Christmas crochet designs. They will make perfect Christmas gifts. Photo: Neil Cross
4. Intact's Family Winter Food Festival
Intact's Family Food Festival provided a fantastic day of food, fun, and festivities for the community and those struggling through winter and the cost of living crisis Photo: Neil Cross