Sidmouth Lions have announced the dates and times of their Santa's Sleigh outings, which will start on Friday, December 1 at the late-night shopping event.

This year, for various reasons, the sleigh will not be able to tour individual roads, but will be at various static locations for up to two hours at a time, with plenty of opportunities for children to meet Santa.

Donations to the Lions will be gratefully received at the visits and will be used for Sidmouth Lions Club's community service and charity activities.

Sidmouth Herald: Santa's sleigh outside the Anchor Inn

Here is the timetable:

Friday December 1 - Sidmouth late-night shopping event. Come and meet Santa from 5.30pm until 7.30pm in Old Fore Street, by the Market Place.

Monday December 4 - From 5.30pm until 7.30pm in Bedford Lawn car park, in Station Road by the Esplanade.

Tuesday December 5 - From 5.30pm until 7.30pm at Manstone Youth Centre, Manstone Lane, EX10 9TS

Wednesday December 6 - from 6.pm until 7.30 pm in Beacon Health Centre car park, Sedemuda Road, EX10 9YA

Thursday December 7 - From 5.30pm until 7.30pm in All Saints Church car park, All Saints Road, EX10 8ES

Friday December 8 - From 5.30pm until 7.30pm in Cannon Inn car park, High Street, Newton Poppleford, EX10 0DW

Santa will also be visiting the Waitrose supermarket from 10am until 4pm on the following days: 

Monday December 11, Wednesday December 13, Thursday December 14, Friday December 15; Saturday December 16.

Santa's planned visits may have to be changed due to events or restrictions beyond the Lions Club’s control. For any updates see the 'Latest News' sub-page on the Lions website www.sidmouthlions.org.uk

Sidmouth Lions are very grateful to Hall & Scott Estate Agents for sponsoring the operating costs of the Santa sleigh; also to Central Garage, Sidford, for providing the towing vehicle and Steve's Autos, Sidford, for their support.