CHILDREN added a bit of Christmas cheer by entertaining some of York's older residents.

Pupils from Bishopthorpe Junior

School, aged between seven and 11, put on an afternoon of fun and games at a party held at the school, which included a tombola, quiz and entertainment from a wind band.

Head teacher Dean Beecham said: "It's something we do each year. Reaching out to the community and putting something back helps to foster community spirit, and that's the whole point of it really."

Updated: 11:06 Tuesday, December 18, 2001