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Have you told Santa what you want for Christmas?

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THERE’S still time to send your Christmas wish-list to Santa Claus.

Santa’s post box can be found outside the Town Hall. But hurry! All letters should be posted before midday this Friday, 7th December. The address for Santa is: Santa’s Grotto, Reindeerland, XM4 5HQ. 

All letters will be taken to the Post Office for delivery to Santa.  Children (or adults) should include their name and address for a letter back from Santa via Royal Mail.

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