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Hundreds join Wolverhampton youth club's Christmas festivities

A hub for young people could be transformed into a Christmas paradise for the second time after successful inaugural festivities.

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The Way Youth Zone hosted a Winter Wonderland

Wolverhampton's The Way Youth Zone is hoping to make its Winter Wonderland event a regular on its Christmas line-up of activities.

It comes after 300 people joined the festive-themed celebrations at its School Street base in December.

Suzanne Huynh, communications lead, said: "We were delighted that so many families came along to our Winter Wonderland event .

"Our Sunday family and ability sessions are for all ages and are a great opportunity for families to take part in activities here at The Way, explore our wonderful facilities we have to offer and make new friends.

"We decided to put on the Winter Wonderland event this year to celebrate Christmas and an opportunity for those to come and see Santa and join in the festivities at an affordable price.

"We welcomed all members of the community including families from the City of Sanctuary, which is a local charity providing support to refugee families in the city.”

Families donned their finest Christmas outfits as they joined the event, which took part during the youth zone's regular family and ability session.

Youngsters had the chance to mingle with Santa in his grotto before receiving a present, and also enjoyed musical statues, pass the parcel, cookie decorating and an inflatable giant dart board.

Guests tucked into a Christmas dinner before raffle prizes donated from Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, The Works, Home Living and The Entertainer were dished out.