Santa Sleigh Thanks

Baldock Rotary says “Thank You” to Local Community

Baldock Rotary was again extremely pleased to be able to continue its long-standing tradition of taking Father Christmas on his sleigh, together with the Elves, around the streets of Baldock and surrounding villages.

As you may know Santa had a few teething problems with his new sleigh this year, however, the elves put their thinking hats on to resolve the problems and this helped Santa continue his very busy schedule.

We know how much this event is enjoyed by children and adults alike and the Club was extremely pleased with the reception and comments received.

Thank you to everyone who supported Baldock Rotary Club during this period with their time and effort. As well as Rotary members and their wives and partners, a number of community groups and members of the community gave their time to assist.  We thank you all for your valued contribution.

The Rotary club collection at Christmas is the major fundraising event of the year and the money received will enable the club to make valuable donations to our supported local charitable causes as well as contributing to national and international initiatives, such as the Rotary International worldwide programme for the eradication of polio, which is close to having achieved its goal.

Baldock Rotary club also appreciates the kind words that have been said about the Christmas lights around Baldock town centre. This activity takes a significant amount of time, effort and investment by the Rotary club.  Thanks, again, go to those members of the community who have supported the club in this activity. The Rotary club appreciates the positive comments and recognition for this work.

Baldock Rotary President Paul Brown commented that “the Club recognises that people have made their Christmas donations to Rotary at a particularly difficult time and we are extremely grateful for the generosity that people have shown. Also, our thanks go to all those members of the community who gave their time to support our Christmas activities.”

If you or your community activity has a project that would benefit from support from Baldock Rotary, please let us know by sending an e-mail to our Community Services Chairman, John Wright at jfw123@btinternet.com.

Baldock Rotary is also looking to attract new members, so if you are the type of person who is able to “give something back” to the Community, we would love to hear from you.  If you are interested in any aspect of what Rotary has to offer, please contact us on our website, www.Baldock Rotary Club or contact our Membership Secretary, Michael Muir, tel. no. 07909 002631, e-mail michael.muir@north-herts.gov.uk

Thank you again for your support, and Best Wishes from Baldock Rotary for a happier, healthier and more peaceful 2026.

Rotarian - Paul Luckett