A charity that specialises in disability and mental health opened its doors at the weekend, ahead of a launch of its art club.

Zinc Arts in High Street, Chipping Ongar hosted an open day with various creative activities, including drama games, graffiti and musical workshops.

Programme manager Sonia Cakebread said: “Zinc Arts Centre was bustling with young people who particularly enjoyed the spray art graffiti workshops and decorating gingerbread men.

"We're absolutely thrilled by how enthusiastic the local community was about our Open Day and delighted with the turnout.”

The charity will launch their Saturday and Art clubs this weekend at the centre.