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November 20, 2019
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LETTERS to Father Christmas can be sent via the Town Hall’s special postbox. 

The town council says, “Post your stamped letters to Father Christmas at the postbox in the Town Hall. Father Christmas will try to reply to as many children as possible. The last posting date is Thursday 5th December.”

Letters should be addressed to: Father Christmas, Santa’s Grotto, Reindeerland, XM4 5HQ.

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