Christmas has been made extra special for thousands of Bridlington residents as Bridlington Round Table has once again travelled around the streets with their fabulous Santa’s Sleigh.
Over nine nights this December, volunteers from ’Operation Santa Claus’ raised a wonderful total of £6760, which will all be used to support local good causes.
Sam Berridge from Round Table explained: “Santa and his many volunteer helpers would like to thank all the people…young and old…for coming out onto the streets waving, cheering and donating to our Charity.
Despite some of the most inclement weather of recent years, Santa and his faithful helpers stuck to the task.
Added Sam: “All of the of the monies raised go straight back into the Bridlington community supporting those in need. It gives people a chance and saves them from the worst times of their life, brings families together, helps cure illness and enables those to succeed who otherwise may not have had that opportunity.”
The group also travelled to Beeford once again after hearing that the villagers desperately wanted to see the brightly lit Sleigh for another year.
This year, businesses have kindly sponsored individual Sleigh routes, they are; Angela Bare, Pack Horse (Old Town), Coast to Coast Sprayers, White Swan (Hunmanby), Settles Tyres & Auto Centre & Jolly Jumpers, Dixons & Associates (Architects), Emma Addison (Photography), KRP Carpets and Specsavers.
Queensgate area = £1013
Crayke area – = £562
Southside area – = £669
Gypsey Road area = £445
Bempton Lane area = £766
Avenues area= £553
New Pasture Lane £889
West Hill area = £558
Beeford Village= £303
Misc/Online = £102
Total – £5860
Sleigh Sponsorship £900
Grand Total £6760
Round Table would like to express their thanks to the following: Studio Hub for kindly sponsoring the sweets:
James from Universal Signs (Yorkshire), Bridlington Specsavers, Currys/PC World for donation of speakers and Honorary Elf Melanie Atkins, who makes amazing videos and creates fabulous images for social media and the press.
