BRIGHTER Futures’ magical Santa Sleigh will be making a return to Rhyl this Christmas.
Santa’s tour of Rhyl on his sleigh will start at 4.30pm on Tuesday, December 1, outside the charity's base on Wellington Road.
Two days later, on Thursday, December 3, he will tour again, starting at Bruton Park at 4.30pm.
The following week, Santa and his sleigh will be the focal point of an exciting new two-day Christmas event at Rhyl’s Marine Lake.
This will take place on Wednesday, December 9, and Thursday, December 10.
As well as the sleigh, there will be a Santa’s Grotto, illuminated displays, rides on the Santa Express, entertainment and children’s activities.
Entry will be free.
The event has been put together by charities and community groups, including Brighter Futures, Wicked Wales, Rhyl Miniature Railway and Rhyl Residents Forum.
A Brighter Futures spokesperson said: "We are collaborating with local volunteers and sponsors to help deliver a special experience for local families this Christmas.
"We are conscious that the cost of living crisis is squeezing everyone’s budgets. So we’re bearing that in mind when organising the event.
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"There’s no entry charge and lots of free activities planned - including musical performances, storytelling, Christmas light displays.
"People can come along and kick off a Rhyl Christmas in style - without worrying about the cost."
The charity is appealing to residents and businesses for donations of sweets, selection boxes and tombola prizes.
The spokesperson added: "No donation is too big or too small and every single contribution will help us make Christmas special for children and families in our community."
More details about the Santa at the Lake event will be released nearer the date via the Brighter Futures, Wicked Wales and Rhyl Miniature Railway Facebook pages.
Details for Rhyl Santa Tour
Tuesday, December 1
- 4.30pm Start at Brighter Futures, 34 Welington Rd, LL18 1BN
- 4.50pm Depart, travelling over Vale Rd bridge.
- 5.05pm Arrive at Morrisons supermarket for a 25 minute stop for photos, etc
- 5.30pm Depart Morrisons. Head down Marsh Road.
- 5.40pm Arrive at the Phoenix Centre, Rhydwen Drive. Stop here for 20 minutes for photos, kids meeting Santa, etc
- 6.05pm Head off towards Victoria Road, turning left towards town on Vale Road, crossing back over the Vale Rd bridge
- 6.20pm Head up Bodfor St towards the promenade, turning at the top of Queen Street into Queen’s Market car park
- 6.30pm A 30 minute stop off at the Queens Market
- 7pm Sleigh leaves the market
Thursday, December 3
- 4.30pm Arrives at Bruton Park bus turning point. There will be a 35-min stop point here
- 5.05pm Travels through Parc Aberkinsey
- 5.15pm Stops at Parc Aberkinsey (at the junction at Ffordd Aberkinsey & Cae Thorley) for 20 minutes
- 5.35pm Turns west along Dyserth Rd towards Cheltenham Ave
- 5.50pm Due at Rhyl Rugby Club, where it will stop for 20 minutes
- 6.10pm Heads over Tynewydd Bridge
- 6.20pm Stops off at Denmore Stores for 20 mins
- 6.40pm Starts the return journey to Brighter Futures.
- 7pm Arrives home at Brighter Futures.
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