FATHER Christmas has asked the members of the Frome Lions & Rotary clubs to help him when he visits the residents of Frome and surrounding villages again this Christmas.
Lion Mike Geake and Rotarian Richard Lines explain, “Unless we are affected by increased Covid controls, the Santa Float will be running from December 1st on 17 days before the big day on the 25th December. The dates and routes are very similar to previous years with minor amendments; the routes and times will be published in the next edition on the 25th November. They will also be publicised on our new Santa Frome Facebook page and the Frome Lions and Rotary websites and Facebook pages.
“The most significant change from last year will be the return to house-to-house collections and Santa’s helpers will be knocking on individual doors and collecting cash at the roadside. Mobile phone users can also donate by text. To donate text SANTAFROME and either 1,3,5,10 or 20 to 70085. In addition, there is a Just Giving web page, where donations can be made using: https://www.justgiving.com/ campaign/santafrome.
“If anyone has been saving up all their pennies, all is not lost! There will also be a cash donation drop off point in the Rotary Shop in the town centre. Details will be provided on all social media outlets.
“Handwritten letters to Father Christmas will be accepted this year, and the post box on the float will be in use. Please make sure to include your address so that responses can be sent. Rest assured boys and girls that Father Christmas will, as usual, be reading all your letters in time for the delivery of presents.
“All of this is of course subject to review following any adjustments to instructions which may be issued by the government or local authorities relating to Covid-19.”
A Lions and Rotary spokesperson adds, “We are absolutely delighted to be able to run the float around Frome and surrounding villages again this year. We are planning to bring a heap of seasonal joy and excitement to brighten up everyone in the community as Christmas approaches.”
