EXMOUTH Rotary Club and Stuart Line Cruises gave twelve children and their parents a free festive cruise.

EXMOUTH Rotary Club and Stuart Line Cruises gave twelve children and their parents a free festive cruise.

Children and parents from the Beacon and Littleham Primary schools enjoyed their cruise along the estuary to commentary on a cold but sunny Sunday.

The children were greeted by cheerful 'elves' enjoyed face painting, balloon animals and bubbles below decks.

A visit to Santa's maritime- grotto was followed by drinks, biscuits and sweets.

Marian Scott, Community Service and Vocation Committee Chairman for

Exmouth Rotary Club said: "This is the first time we have combined with Stuart Line to provide a free trip for twelve youngsters and hope it will be the forerunner for many more.

"The sun was so bright that sunglasses were the order of the day and the children had everything they needed to make a great party.

"The adults also enjoyed themselves with mulled wine and mince pies.