SANTA's VISIT, CHRISTMAS 2023

Santa accepted our invitation to visit the streets of Dingwall and Conon Bridge in the days leading up to Christmas.

This event was organised by the MEMBERS OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF DINGWALL.  All of the donations that we collected will be deposited in the Club's charity account.  Although our main aim is to provide that magic moment for the little ones when Santa stops in their street to wave and say hello, we are also grateful for any donations we receive. Rest assured that the money you donate will be used throughout the year for very many good local causes, including activities and requests from the children and young people within our area.

The weather wasn't the best this year with plenty of rain and wind. We had to adjust our programme frequently but we finally managed to cover all the streets on our schedule. What a pleasure it was each evening to see large numbers of children jumping up and down in excitement when Santa appeared near their houses to talk to them. 

With your help and generosity, we collected £1020 for our local charity fund.

We have to thank both TESCO and LIDLE for the generous supply of sweets for the children and for allowing Santa's sleigh to rest on their forecourts on 22^nd and 23^rd. We applaud them for their strong  community spirit. 

Courtesy of the Rotary Club, Santa also visited the Young Carer's Christmas party at the Ice rink, Strathpeffer Community Centre and many children's nurseries and schools.

Finally, grateful thanks are due to Rotarian Brian Wojtunik who works his own particular and specialised magic on the sleighs electrics, the Elves who accompanied Santa on the runs (including those non-Rotarian guest Elves), Jane Chisholm who organised the schedule and kept us all on track, the Drivers who negotiated the potholes without tipping Santa off his sleigh and the Rotarians in their red outfits who braved the wind and rain to wave and talk to the children. Many photos taken too. They are indeed the most photographed people in the area but they remain anonymous to everyone. And thank you too for supporting us and bringing your children out each evening. Indeed, why not consider joining Rotary youself to experience the joy of serving the community as well as meeting new people and making new friends.

From the Dingwall Rotarians to everyone in our area, A very Merry Christmas and all the very best for 2024..