Santa Dash is coming to Rotherham

DOZENS of sprinting Santas will be dashing round Rotherham’s premier park this weekend as a popular Christmas race makes a welcome return.

Fundraisers are invited to head to Clifton Park on Sunday for the annual Santa Dash in aid of Rotherham Hospice.

Everyone taking part in this one- mile sponsored fun run will receive a commemorative medal to show off to their family and friends, while there will be stalls and mulled wine for spectators and Santa himself will arrive on his sleigh to entertain young fans.

This festive frolic takes place on Sunday from 11am to 2pm and sets off from the Walled Garden next to Clifton Park Museum.

Hospice Fundraiser Anne Giblin said: “The Santa Dash is a great festive fundraiser and is a great day out for all of the family.

“It really is a wonderful sight when all the Santas set off together.

“Come along to get into the Christmas mood.”

Registration for this event closes today (29) and costs just £5, which includes your Santa Suit.

Application forms can be downloaded at www.rotherhamhospice.org.uk.

FESTIVE Rotherham residents are urged to get their skates on for a free day of fun in the town centre.

To celebrate the launch of Sunday Christmas trading, there will be a special Festive Fun and Skating event in town centre on Sunday between 10am and 4pm.

The synthetic ice rink will be in action for some seasonal fun, complemented by a fun rodeo reindeer, a Christmas mega jungle and the Snow Family giving hugs and making people laugh as they walk around town.