Santa Claus is in town next week as Radcliffe Rotary Club begins its annual sleigh collection.

Starting from Monday, December 2 the festivities will take place from 6pm until 8pm on dedicated evenings throughout the month.

Children will have the chance to meet Father Christmas and his helpers and share their Christmas wishes as the team passes by hundreds of homes on each route.

Not only does the popular event help to spread Christmas cheer throughout Radcliffe, it also raises vital funds for various charities within the town.

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(Image: Radcliffe Rotary Club) It is the largest fundraising event in the club's annual calendar and volunteers will be on hand to take cash and card donations each night.

A spokesperson for the club said: “The response we get every year is sensational – it is great to see so many local people coming out to see Santa, the support helps us help other community groups and charities. 

“It has long been a tradition in the area and generational.  We look forward to every night no matter the weather.  

“The sleigh is looking better than ever thanks to members' old and new input.”

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The full list of locations is below:

Monday, December 2- Outwood Village

Tuesday, December 3- Bolton Rd Estate

Wednesday, December 4- St Andrews

Thursday, December 5- Hardys Gate

Friday, December 6 - Radcliffe Centre

Monday, December 9 - Ainsworth Road East

Tuesday, December 10 - Bolton Rd East West

Wednesday, December 11 - Outwood Road

Thursday, December 12 - Bury Road

Friday, December 13 - Ainsworth Road West

Monday, December 16 - Sparking Clog

Tuesday, December 17 - Bradley Fold

Wednesday, December 18 - Ainsworth Village

Thursday, December 19 - Moss Shaw Estate

Friday, December 20 - Harper Fold Estate

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