The Very Merry Christmas Show at Rainton Meadows Arena

The Very Merry Christmas Show at Rainton Meadows Arena

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Superheroes and princesses came together for a special Disney-themed party.

Hundreds of families flocked to the Rainton Meadow Arena, in Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, for the event in aid of The Children’s Foundation.

Transformers, Iron Man, Superman, Batman and Frozen’s Elsa, Anna, Kristoff and Olaf joined more than 350 children yesterday.

The Make My Days Events company brought all the characters together for the first time in their biggest ever party. The company, which has been running for a year, provides family-themed events across the North East.

Debbie Hayes, creative director, said: “This is the largest event in the time we have been running and it’s the first time we have brought all the characters together.

“We’ve had smaller events around the North East but this is the biggest.

“It’s been amazing and it was lovely to get everyone into the Christmas spirit.

“We’re all about making children happy and giving them moments to remember for a long time.

“We wanted to help other children in the North East and that’s why we chose to raise money for The Children’s Foundation.”

Natalina Sutherland, Media and Community Fundraising Coordinator at The Foundation, said: “It’s been absolutely amazing and everyone has had a great time.”

The event included special appearances of the Disney characters, face painting and food.

It was the first of two events to take place in aid of the charity at Rainton Meadow Arena. The next one will take place on December 14 from 2pm to 4pm.

Donations from each ticket went to The Children’s Foundation Christmas Appeal - a charity set up for children in the North East.