YOUNGSTERS at St Monica's Pre-School performed their Christmas nativity performance in front of a packed audience - just weeks after beginning rehearsals.

The display, put on by pre-school and reception children, took place at St Monica's Catholic Church, in Appleton.

Parents provided costumes for the show, which the pupils only began preparing for at the start of the month.

"It was a great performance from everyone involved," said Rebecca Shattock, pre-school leader.

"There were a lot of people there to watch but the nerves didn't affect any of the children performing.

"Rehearsals started in December and so they have done really well to put on the nativity as they did."