Santa to Visit Ten Communities in Dartford This Christmas

by | Nov 27, 2018 | Dartford News

Santa Tour PosterIn association with Dartford Living and Dartford Lions Club, Dartford Council bring Santa to ten communities this Christmas.

Local children are being asked to look out for a vintage Fire Engine carrying a very special VIP as he visits a number of communities around Dartford between now and Christmas.

Dartford Borough Council has joined forces with Dartford Lions Club to arrange visits by Santa Claus to ten locations across the town and Santa has promised a free Christmas gift for every child he meets.

Council Leader Jeremy Kite says “We’re delighted that Santa has found time to take part in ‘Santa on Tour 2018’ and we hope he will bring a lot of joy and happiness everywhere he goes. Dartford Lions has a long tradition of visiting local streets with their Christmas Sleigh but this year ten of those visits will be extra special.”

Dartford Council’s Santa on Tour will visit the following locations:

  • Tree Community Centre – Meet at the Cedar Road Play Area on Tuesday 4th December at 5pm
  • Dartford High Street – Meet at the Royal Victoria and Bull Hotel on Tuesday 4th December at 6pm
  • Dartford Cricket Club – Meet at the Cricket Club car park, Pilgrims Way on Thursday 13th December at 5pm
  • Fleetdown Community Centre – Meet at the car park off Swaledale Road on Thursday 13th December at 6pm
  • Swanscombe – Meet at the Town Council Offices, The Grove, Swanscombe on Friday 14th December at 5pm
  • Greenhithe – Meet at the junction of Ingress Park Avenue and Prioress Crescent, Ingress Park on Friday 14th December at 6pm
  • West Hill – Meet at St Anselm’s Church car park, 89 West Hill on Wednesday 19th December at 5pm
  • Stone – Meet at Stone Pavilion, Hayes Road on Wednesday 19th December at 6.15pm
  • The Bridge – Meet at the Inspiration Centre, Leigh UTC, Brunel Way on Sunday 23rd December at noon
  • Temple Hill – Meet at Temple Hill Square on Sunday 23rd December at 2pm

No tickets or reservations are needed but children must be accompanied by an adult. Wrap up warm because all the events are in the open air.

For more information around this event please contact press@dartford.gov.uk or call 01322 343440

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