Santa Claus can be seen on these Brimington streets during December

Families will be able to see the man himself walking around the area throughout December.

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The socially-distanced visits are being organised by St Michael and All Angels church in Brimington to spread some festive cheer ahead of Christmas after what has been a very difficult year indeed.

Reverend Daniel Cooke, rector of the church, said: “Like most churches and community groups, we at St Michael and All Angels are not able to host most of our usual annual activities for Christmas this year due to ongoing restrictions.

“In response to this, the leadership team at St Michaels thought it would be nice for children in the parish to see Santa walking around their streets.

“We at Brimington church hope and pray that everyone has a lovely Christmas this year in spite of the pandemic, and we hope we can help bring a few smiles to people’s faces by arranging for Santa to come and visit our streets.”

The church has Covid-secure measures in place for the visits.

People are being encouraged to stay indoors and look for Santa through their windows, rather than gathering in the streets.

When and where can I see Santa in Brimington?

- From 4.30pm on Thursday, December 3 (around Lansdowne/Wikeley Way area)

- From 3.30pm on Wednesday, December 9 (around Springvale/Coronation Road area)

- From 4.30pm on Tuesday, December 15 (around Devon Drive/Elm Street area)

- From 1pm on Wednesday, December 23 (around High Street, Church Street and up Manor Road)

St Michael and All Angels church said on its Facebook page: “Santa will be walking these areas for around 90 minutes up to two hours and will be doing his best to cover as many streets in these areas as he can.

“If you wish to check that a specific street will be visited by Santa on his walkabouts, please get in touch via our Facebook page – www.facebook.com/brimingtonchurch.”

Santa will also be safely visiting all three schools in Brimington before the end of term.

“Please remember that Santa does need to practice social distancing and observe all other coronavirus guidelines,” the church added.

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