CHRISTMAS at intu Uxbridge was a particularly happy time for the centre’s charity partners.

Thousands of children got into the seasonal spirit by taking part in the Christmas Experience, visiting four themed areas before meeting Santa in his Gingerbread House.

In total, the Christmas Experience raised more than £5,500, which will be split equally between the Rainbow Trust and Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).

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The charities also took part in the centre’s charity wrapping service, with Rainbow Trust raising £1,346.56 and CRY £326.63.

Natasha House, marketing manager at intu Uxbridge said: "A big thank you to everyone who visited us in December. We will soon be announcing our charity partner for 2018."