There's nothing more boring for kids as being dragged around the shops while mum and dad try and find something for Auntie Beryl.

So British Homes Stores in Southend High Street has come up with the smart idea of getting Santa to help them out each morning.

Father Christmas will be spending each Saturday morning chatting to children when they come in for a special breakfast and lunch for £2.50.

Breakfast with Santa runs from tomorrow and every other Saturday up until the 18th between 9am and 11am.

For more information call Ruth Franklin or Christopher White at the store on 01702 467282.

Christmas tuck - David and Rebecca Butler have breakfast with Santa

Picture: LUAN MARSHALL

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