Rotary returns Santa to The Gap

This year the Rotary Club of Ashgrove/The Gap will escort Santa and his sleigh through the streets of The Gap and Ashgrove over a nine-night period from Saturday 3rd to Sunday 11th December 2011.

Routes in 2011 will be different to previous years, and are shown below.

The new routes also will be published in the Western Echo in November.

Families are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the new routes and plan street parties for the night that Santa is in their area. Send us an email so we can let Santa know!!

The President of Ashgrove/The Gap Rotary Club, Theresa Spencer, said the Santa Sleigh was a major club project involving between 15 and 20 volunteers each night, and local residents were generous in their support.

“Many parents arrange street parties to coincide with Santa’s visit and give their children the opportunity to personally deliver their Christmas wishes to Santa,” she said.

“The Rotary Club of Ashgrove/The Gap has organised the Santa Sleigh since 1996 and is pleased to keep alive a tradition that was started by Apex in 1978.

“Monies raised are dedicated to local community projects” Theresa said.

“Community support makes the sleigh possible. Eagers Kia supplies the towing vehicle, while members of St John’s Wood and The Gap Rover crews and other local supporters help Santa on his run.

“Santa’s Sleigh is a lot of fun for all concerned, especially when the community joins in, and it raises some very useful funds for community projects,” Theresa said.