Children and parents in Folly Hill got a glimpse of a special guest from the North Pole as he arrived in town on his sleigh.

The Herald joined Santa’s Sleigh and Farnham Round Table volunteers to spread joy and collect donations for the Farnham Foodbank.

Volunteers got into the Christmas spirit after finishing their day jobs as they waved, danced and wished everyone a Merry Christmas, as generous donations were received in their buckets.

Children lined the streets and peeked out of their bedroom windows to get a glimpse and a wave from Santa. In just one evening on Wednesday, December 12 they raised £666.73 including £6.77 from online donations, but they also received a few interesting items in their buckets.

Various currencies were donated including Euros, US cents, Portuguese Escudo, a 1966 sixpence, Isle of Man pounds and Scottish pounds.

All donations but one will be donated to the Foodbank as one child handed the Round Table a Christmas letter which the group passed directly to Santa.

Santa’s Sleigh will take six routes around Farnham this year, raising £600 to £800 per route for the local charity and has already completed South Farnham alongside Folly Hill.

The Farnham Round Table wants to spread the joy throughout the area with more routes next year but needs your help to do it.

Volunteer Daniel Gee said: “Think we should do more routes? We’d love to - but need more volunteers! Come along to one of our socials, have a few beers and a laugh, and see if the round table is for you.”

You can contact Dan to get involved and for more information on WhatsApp 07583633922. To find out where Santa will be heading next, visit https://tinyurl.com/mrc6mtuj.