SANTA is dusting off his boots and polishing the sleigh as Hyde Rotary Club prepares to bring festive magic to streets across town this December.
The club has revealed where the big man will be visiting, joined by volunteers and Rotarians to hand out sweets and Christmas cards to children.
Families whose streets aren’t on this year’s list are encouraged to head to nearby routes and catch Santa as he passes through.
With the Rotary club made up of a small team of members, they’re asking residents for understanding – and an extra pair of hands if anyone is able to help.
Routes may change depending on weather, road conditions or volunteer numbers.
Each evening route runs from 6.30pm to 8pm, and Santa will also be making two weekend supermarket stops for families who prefer to meet him in one place.
Here’s where Father Christmas will be paying a visit…
Tuesday, December 2: Godley
High Street, Sheffield Road, Carlton Road, Brookside Drive, Barmhouse Estate, Rowanswood Drive, Firswood Drive, Sheringham Drive, Fountain Street.
Thursday, December 4: Newton
Talbot Road, Bradley Green Road, Barleycroft, Harbour Farm Road, St Marys Road, Manor Road.
Wednesday, December 10: Gee Cross
Rowbottom Street, King Edward Road, Gloucester Road, Sandringham Road, Windsor Road, Knott Lane, Woodfield Avenue, Waverley Road, King Edward Road.
Saturday, December 13: Asda Hyde
10am to 3pm
Tuesday, December 16: Godley
St Paul’s Hill Road, St Michaels Road, St Pauls, St Giles Drive, Oaklands Road, Brookfold Lane, Almond Way, Firethorn Drive.
Wednesday, December 17: Gee Cross
King George Road, Grosvenor Road, Foxholes Road, Grosvenor Crescent, Freshfield Avenue, Fawley Avenue, turning at St George’s Drive.
Saturday, December 20: Tesco Hattersley
12pm to 4pm
The Hyde Rotary sleigh has become a much-loved local tradition, with volunteers raising funds and spreading cheer.
Anyone wishing to volunteer or support the sleigh effort is encouraged to contact the Rotary Club directly by messaging the Facebook page or emailing hyderotary@hotmail.com