Haverhill Santa sleigh ready to hit the streets and raise money for charity
The Haverhill Santa is gearing up for its annual tour, bringing some festive cheer while also supporting charities.
Organised by the Haverhill Show Committee in collaboration with Disco Kitchen, Haverhill Santa’s tour schedule is now confirmed and it will once again be raising funds for the Joshua Tarrant Trust and REACH Community Projects, both Haverhill-based charities.
“We have 15 events planned this year, and we can't wait to get started,” said Joe Mason, co-organiser of the Haverhill Santa.
Festivities kick off on Saturday, November 30, at Haverhill’s Market Square, where Santa and his sleigh, guided by Dave Wilson from Drive Green Vehicle Services, will join the Christmas Carnival Parade organised by the town council.
The festivities will include special appearances by Mrs Claus, Santa’s entourage of cheerful elves and a familiar festive face - the mischievous Grinch - who is expected to make a memorable return.
"It’s always a thrill to see the happy and excited faces of children when they get to meet Santa," said Kelly Bennett, co-organiser.
"The Grinch can be quite naughty, and goodness knows what he’ll get up to this year!"
The Santa Sleigh team is also excited to bring holiday cheer to surrounding communities, including a special Christmas event in Kedington.
Co-organiser, Andy Palazon, said: “We are thrilled to be part of the Haverhill procession and honoured to join Kedington for their festivities as well.
“Hopefully we can raise a good amount of money to support these two wonderful charities,”
To keep everyone informed, the Haverhill Santa team will post updates on the new Haverhill Santa Facebook page, which Mr Mason advised people to keep checking in case of weather-related schedule changes.
Haverhill Santa’s schedule is as follows.
The times are 6pm to 8pm unless stated otherwise:
Saturday, November 30, High Street, Haverhill, 10am to 6pm.
Monday, December 2: Recreation Road, Hamlet Road estates.
Tuesday 3rd: Chimswell car parks, Park Road and Hawthorn Road.
Wednesday 4th: Chivers Road and Cleves Road.
Thursday 5th: Clements and Parkway estates.
Friday 6th: Kedington Community Centre, 6pm to 8pm.
Monday 9th: Cambridge Way, Eastern Avenue, Castle Lane, Downs Crescent.
Tuesday 10th: Hanchett Village.
Wednesday 11th: Arboretum (Haverhill Research Park), Meadowlands and Chapelwent Road.
Thursday 12th: Dovehouse Road, Chapple Drive.
Monday 16th: James Dunn Way, Howe Road, Forest Glade, Arrendene Road.
Tuesday 17th: New Croft, Chalkstone Way, Green Road, Shetland Road and Roman Way.
Wednesday 18th: Millfields Way, Strasbourg Square.
Thursday 19th: Boyton Hall, Persimmon estate, Redrow estate.
Saturday 21st: Haverhill High Street
