A MAD Hatter's tea party was kicked off in grand style when the cast of the musical West Side Story put on a performance.

The Friends of Greenhill Gardens group and Weldmar Hospice Trust hosted the Mad Hatter's Greenhill Garden Party as an afternoon of family fun.

Stars of the event were musicians from All Saints School in Weymouth who are putting on a show of West Side Story at the Pavilion in July.

The Mad Hatter and an array of characters from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs were also on hand to provide some magic and mayhem to keep the youngsters entertained.

Chairman of the Greenhill Friends group, Michelle Downham said this year's event was bigger and better than ever.

Children were encouraged to wear a mad hat to win a prize.