Father Christmas will start his fundraising journey around Melksham this month, raising money for local causes.
The Lions Christmas Float is an annual tradition in which Father Christmas, along with his reindeer and a troop of volunteers, travels around Melksham to raise funds for local charities.
In the past, funds have been donated to Melksham Food Bank, Brain Tumour Research, Wiltshire Mind, Melksham Christmas Lights and Julia’s House.
This year, the float will start at Leekes on the weekend of Saturday 29th November, before Santa begins his journey around Melksham’s streets from Tuesday 2nd December.
Each evening will start at 6pm and finish around 7.30pm, subject to the weather.
Melksham Lions Santa Float route
Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November: 10am to 4pm – Leekes
Tuesday 2nd December:6pm to 7.30pm – Basil Drive Estate
Wednesday 3rd December: 6pm to 7.30pm – Hornchurch Road area, Bowerhill
Sunday 7th December: 10am to 4pm – Co-op Blackmore
Tuesday 9th December: 6pm to 7.30pm – George Ward estate
Wednesday 10th December: 6pm to 7.30pm – Pembroke Road estates
Friday 12th December: 9am to 5pm – Waitrose
Saturday 13th December and Sunday 14th December: 9am to 4pm – Asda
Tuesday 16th December: 6pm to 7.30pm – Hawthorn Road estate
Wednesday 17th December: 6pm to 7.30pm – Longford Road area
Friday 19th December: 9am to 5pm – Waitrose
Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st December: 10am to 4pm – Sainsbury’s
Monday 22nd December: 12pm to 4pm – The Bear
Wednesday 24th December: 10am to 2pm – Lidl
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