MORE than 200 young children packed into Ennis Square Social Club, Dormanstown, to enjoy a pantomime.

The production, There Was An Old Woman, was supported by BP at Wilton.

Santa Claus made an unexpected appearance and gave each child a present.

Characters from the pantomime were also on hand to distribute cakes and drinks after the show. The event ended with a Christmas disco.

Elsie Houston, secretary of the Dormanstown Liasion Group, said: "The event provides a wonderful community spirit."

Donald Austin, site manager at BP Wilton, said: "This year's event was the most successful yet. "