FROME has shown fantastic support once again for the Father Christmas float.
Father Christmas and his reindeer toured Frome during December, and received generosity of people in and around the town and neighbouring villages. Run by the Lions Club of Frome and the Rotary Club of Frome, the Christmas Float continues to demonstrate the total commitment of both clubs to the community.
The total this year reached a wonderful £12,161 which will help both clubs support charities and good causes in the area.
Frome Rotary President Chris Page and Frome Lions President Jim Dowling commented, “We have both been amazed, by the generosity and kindness of the people of Frome, and surrounding villages which will enable us to help those in difficulties, throughout 2018. Thank you to everyone who has contributed. Special thanks must go to routes organiser Mike Bishop and his team of drivers and marshals. We are also very grateful for the help of club members, partners and friends, as well as the team of helpers who work so hard to maintain the float and keep it on the road.
“The float is a brilliant joint effort between both clubs, and the dedicated team of drivers and marshals, who put in a huge effort behind the scenes, as well as on each night’s route. It is a real challenge to reach as many places as possible in the town and surrounding area, as new developments add yet more roads to cover each year.
“Santa’s sleigh and the reindeer are now back in their stable having a well earned rest, before being back next December.”
