Staff spread festive cheer by arriving for work dressed as elves.

The fancy dress-down day took place at Peter Clough Solicitors in Minster Road, Halfway.

There was a Father Christmas to oversee the little helpers in the form of conveyancer, Steven Hearnden.

With each employee donating a small sum to wear their seasonal outfit, nearly £60 was raised for Gambia Aid.

Victor Jeffrey, an apprentice at the law firm, said: “It was really fun and clients didn’t mind us looking silly in front of them.

“It definitely made a change from the formal attire we normally wear.”

When work finished for the day, staff remained in character for a trip to the Belle and Lion pub in Sheerness.