Stars support 'Christmas Spectacular' for Great Ormond Street Hospital patients
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Strictly Come Dancing's Tess Daly, Darren Bennett and Lilia Kopylova
Patients celebrated the festive period yesterday, with a special group of celebrity friends at their magical ‘Christmas Spectacular’ party.
Over 1,800 children and their families gathered throughout the day at Coram’s Field in central London for the annual Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Christmas Party.
Winter wonderland
All the children who attended have been treated by the hospital. They were whisked away to a wintry world, and plenty of assorted elf helpers were on hand to make sure they had an extra special day to remember - complete with elves, snow and reindeer!
See more photos of patients and celebrities in our party gallery
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Britain's Got Talent winner George Sampson performs at the party
Celebrities who attended to show their support and add some Christmas sparkle included:
- Tess Daly
- Strictly Come Dancing’s professional dancers Darren Bennett and Lilia Kopylova
- X Factor duo Same Difference
- Britain’s Got Talent winner George Sampson
- Cast of Harry Potter including Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) and Draco Malfoy (Tom Felton)
- Casts of Phantom of the Opera and Hairspray
- Boy band, ‘Avenue’
- High School Musical dancers
I’m delighted to be able to share this exciting day with the children as they deserve a wonderful Christmas treat after coping so bravely with the tough year that many of them have had. Great Ormond Street Hospital does such fantastic work in helping the children get better and get home to their families as quickly as possible. Tess Daly
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X Factor 2007 finalists, Same Difference meet patients
Festive fun
The parties included a whole host of exciting festive entertainment including music, carols and games.
The special guests were greeted by a red carpet entrance and had the chance to sing along with stars of the West End, dance with fairies and make Christmas crafts.
They could also visit Santa’s Post room, Rudolph’s Art area, sample new Xbox games and decorate cakes.
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Harry Potter star Rupert Grint meets patient, Keller
Meanwhile, Mums and Dads were treated in Mrs Christmas’ Pampering area with hand massages and Godiva chocolates.
Elf butlers raided the Christmas Larder and found plenty of goodies from delicious sandwiches and brownies to fresh Starbucks’ coffee and Lindt chocolates.
Plus - of course - every child had the chance to meet Santa to give him their Christmas wish list and take home some special early Christmas treats and gifts.
