Father Christmas has started his fundraising journey around Melksham, 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 started at Leekes on the weekend of Saturday 29th November, before starting thejourney around Melksham’s streets.
Each evening starts at 6pm and finish around 7.30pm, subject to the weather.
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