A house in Great Bardfield has been transformed into a scrumptious gingerbread-themed winter wonderland.
To raise money for East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH), Kellie Forbes, her husband Scott, children Tayler and Cadia and friend David Palmer turned their cottage into a gingerbread house to make the season extra special.
A charity collection box is stationed opposite St Mary's Church in Great Bardfield.
The house features 10 giant gingerbread men, two snowmen, 12 giant lollies and sweets, popcorn and a hologram Santa Claus near the window.
Kellie said: "We started the creation in November and children in Bardfield have excitedly watched the new additions each week."
Kellie, who runs activity camps in Great Dunmow with Scott, said EACH is a charity close to her heart.
She said: "We work with children so we know they have been through a really challenging time recently.
"We have decided to make this Christmas extra special."
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