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Father Christmas at Little Gems

January 4, 2016
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CHILDREN at baby and toddler group Little Gems had a special visit from Father Christmas.

Boys and girls were delighted to meet Santa who brought all the children a gift. The group meets every Thursday from 10.00am – 11.30am at Melksham United Church in the town centre opposite Lloyds Bank.

Revd. Cathy Arscott from the church said, “It was wonderful to see the children so excited about having Father Christmas here. They had a lovely morning.”

 

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