ENJOY an afternoon of festive entertainment in aid of the Whipps Cross Hospital Acorn Appeal.

The event, which has been organised by the Help a Whipps Cross Child charity, takes place on Saturday in the upstairs hall of St Teresa's Catholic Church in Station Road, Chingford.

From 11am to 2.30pm, visitors can enjoy refreshments, including Indian food, face painting, badge making and a host of festive-themed stalls.

Whipps Cross Hospital consultant Joe Raine will be entertaining residents with magic, and Father Christmas will also drop by to say hello, thanks to arrangements made by retired hospital consultant Gerard McEnery.

Christmas carols will be sung at 11.30am, and more Christmas music performed at 2pm.

There is also a Harry Potter book up for grabs as a raffle prize, which has been signed by the actor who plays Harry in the movie blockbuster, Daniel Radcliffe.

Admission is 50p, children free.