FATHER Christmas arrived in style when he visited an Alvechurch school in a horse and cart on Friday.

Pony Bali K led the cart into the playground at Crown Meadow First School and some lucky children had the chance to hop on and have a trip.

It is the third year mum-of-two Jane Bignell, who also works for the Redditch Advertiser horse and rider team, has helped organise the event.