We know Christmas is a bit different this year but here are some lovely pictures of Santa taking to the canal, turning on the lights, racing to raise money and making our little ones smile. But who can you spot in these throwback pictures?
Want more Chesterfield retro? Light switch on events from years gone by
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1. St Peter's church
St Peter's church, Where Santa visited the parent and toddler group in 2006 Photo: staff
2. With their heroes
Maisie Lawrence aged 8 with Santa, Owen Blake aged 3 and grandad fire fighter Owen Moran pictured in 2006 Photo: Marisa Cashill
3. Coming by boat not sleigh
Santa Claus arrives at the towns lock courtesy of the Chesterfield Canal Trust in 2006. Picture: Tony Winfrow (Chesterfield Canal Trust, Skipper/member of restoration group), as Santa Claus with Rosie Mounsey (2), Emily McNeil (6) & Chloe Marsh (8). Photo: Mark Fear
4. Arriving in style
Santa was greeted by local girl, Deanna Beniston, when he arrived at Midlands co-op’s Department Store in Chesterfield in 2008 Photo: staff