Children enjoyed crafts, music and a magic show, courtesy of Weston’s mayor.

Weston Mercury: Mayor Cllr Jos Holder celebrated her birthday with a Mayor's Christmas party for children in school years 1-6, at St Paul's Church, Walliscote Road.Mayor Cllr Jos Holder celebrated her birthday with a Mayor's Christmas party for children in school years 1-6, at St Paul's Church, Walliscote Road. (Image: Archant)

The mayor and mayoress of Weston, Jos Holder and Roz Willis, put on a free Christmas party for children at St Paul’s Church and more than 80 youngsters attended the festivities.

Members of the Multicultural Friendship Association provided craft tables, Martin Thomas wowed the youngsters with magic tricks and music and St Paul’s Church provided a bouncy castle.

The food and drinks were sponsored by the Co-operative in Severn Road, Tim Lamb from McDonald’s and King Alfred Masonic Lodge also made a donation.

Cllr Holder said: “As town mayor, I was delighted to be able to put on a free party for children. They were entertained for two hours and thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

“I would like to thank all the people and organisations that helped to make it such a success.”