Scorching weather and face painting formed the perfect cocktail for a children's fun day out in Southend.

In disguise - Gina Chapman, nine, and Charlotte Skelding, eight, give themselves a spectacular new look Picture: MAXINE CLARKE

Youngsters had a chance to try their hands at make-up and face painting at the special event in Holy Trinity Church Hall, Southchurch Boulevard, Southend.

The day was one of a number of special events which have been laid on by Southend Council's youth arts department during the school holidays.

Published Thursday, April 17, 2003

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