Eastenders' star, Ben Mitchell, swapped Albert Square for Gravesend to bring festive cheer to hospice patients.

On December 17 actor Harry Reid visited the EllenorLions Hospice in Coldharbour Road, Northfleet for aDay Therapy Christmas party.

The 22-year-old star delighted patients, charity staff and volunteers.

Mr Reid said: "It was an absolute to pleasure to visit EllenorLions Hospices and meet all of the lovely patients and wonderful people who make this local charity tick.

"I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and I hope the community will continue to support EllenorLions Hospices in 2015 by helping it raise the funds it needs to care local families."

Day Therapy is one of the many services provided free of charge to seriously ill adults, where they receive individual care, complementary therapies, lunch, games and a chance to meet other patients.

The charity must raise over £6million every year to be able to provide care to seriously ill adults and children in the place of their choice.

To find out how you can support EllenorLions Hospices online.