MUSICAL theatre-loving youngsters spread some festive cheer by visiting a rotary club to perform 'A Christmas Carol'.

Students from Howbridge Junior School's musical theatre club also enjoyed a Christmas dinner during their trip to the club.

Witham Mayor, Thomas Pleasance, also watched on from the audience as the pupils performed.

Music leader at the school, Dianna Brumby, said: "The individual performances were excellent, their group camaraderie commendable and their enthusiasm to create a great show absolutely fantastic."

After the performance the students spent some time chatting to the audience about their performing experiences this year.