EXCITED children enjoyed a fun-filled festive trip to a community farm.

Pupils from Hebden Green Community School in Winsford visited the Children's Adventure Farm Trust (CAFT).

A spokesman for the school on said: "Key stage two had a magical time. The children enjoyed soft play, petting farm animals and even got to meet Father Christmas!"

The school on Woodford Lane West offers specialist care for children with a range of very complex, physical, medical and learning needs.

Helen Crowther, CAFT trust fundraiser and press officer, said: “Every day is special at the adventure farm but Christmas has that extra sprinkling of magic!

"Over the next few weeks we’ll welcome in the region of 1,200 children to CAFT for a Christmas party they’ll never forget! "Thanks to our amazing supporters, we are able to give these very special children the opportunity to enjoy Christmas as all children should – with fun, laughter and a visit to Santa!

"We had such a fabulous day with the children and staff from Hebden Green, it’s always such a pleasure to spend time with them.”