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Catch the train with Santa!

November 7, 2018
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NOW in its 21st year, Santa Claus will again be travelling on the train from Melksham Railway Station on Sunday 9th December at 2.45pm. 

Join Santa on a trip from Melksham station, arriving back an hour later. Tickets will include a present from Santa for each child, train travel and a mince pie and a drink for everyone. 

Tickets are £10 for adults, and £5 for children. Santa supports Melksham, with all supplies locally. Tickets are on sale at the Melksham Tourist Information Centre from Thursday 8th November. 

The annual Santa Trip is organised by the Melksham Rail User Group (MRUG) formerly the Melksham Rail Development Group from the days before we had many users! Co-ordinator/Santa’s local rep – Graham Ellis on 01225 708225 (also vice chair of MRUG).

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