STAFF delighted a group of disabled children by dressing up as their favourite Disney characters.

PARC (Essex) provides play and recreation facilities for children with additional needs from its Great Notley Country Park base.

On Saturday, the charity held a special Disney party for the children, with staff and parents getting in the spirit and dressing up.

There were also inflatables, rides and a sweet shop.

A similar event in July was cancelled after travellers moved near the venue. The charity supports more than 500 families in Essex.

Georgina Green, team leader, said: “All the children absolutely loved it and we had huge smiles on their faces. We would like to thank the companies that helped us: Chameleon Costumes, Inflate2Celebrate, and Sweet Inventions.”