A POPULAR Christmas fair which brings hundreds of residents together was a big success.

Residents and visitors enjoyed an evening of festive spirit at the annual Burnham Festive Fayre.

The event, hosted by Burnham Carnival, saw the High Street closed from 8am until 10pm to make space for the fair.

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A total of £5,000 was donated to 17 different community groups.

Youngsters had the chance to meet Santa in his grotto, donated by Bistro On The Quay, with presents sponsored by the Jolly Fryer fish and chip shop.

There was food and drink, stalls from small businesses and lots of entertainment in the High Street, including fair rides, a stage and stalls.

Maldon and Burnham Standard: Fans: Spiderman visited the town for the fayreFans: Spiderman visited the town for the fayre (Image: Daniel Reed Photography)Maldon and Burnham Standard: Decorations: Daisy Roots Christmas shop windowDecorations: Daisy Roots Christmas shop window (Image: Daniel Reed Photography)

The entertainment was sponsored by BSP Plumbing and Heating Services, and the Victoria Inn.

There were performances from the Big Sing Choir, local band Shot Glass, a Zumba display, Every Voice Choir and a DJ set.

Charities and groups which received a donation from the fair organisers thanked the group for their generosity.

Maldon and Burnham Standard: Entertainment: choir conductor getting in the spiritEntertainment: choir conductor getting in the spirit (Image: Daniel Reed Photography)

A spokesman for the Burnham Christmas Fayre and Burnham Carnival said: “Funds were gifted to Burnham Cubs and Scouts, Burnham County Primary School Parent-Teacher Association, Southminster Pre-school, 1st Rainbows and Brownies, Burnham allotments, Burnham Women’s Institute, the United Reformed Church, Victoria Rowing Club, Coastal Rowing Club, Dengie D'cafe, SEND in the Dengie, E and E Dance, St Mary's Primary School Parent-Teacher Association, Cirdan Sailing Trust, Girl Guides, Spirit of the Dog, Knightswood Day Care Centre and the Air Cadets, who all received cheques.”