Collecting on the doorstep

 

From one continent to another and yesterday we were treated to Mr. Claus and his many helpers from the local scouts wishing everybody a Happy Christmas while collecting funds to help replace equipment and support children and young people in scouts locally.

Needless to say I contributed generiously.

Ho Ho Ho!

The countdown continues here as in most places by the arrival of the Man himself, Mr Santa Claus who really gets around.

Here this happens thanks to the local Scout Group as the sleigh does a circular tour of all the main estates with a powerful sound system followed by local members and leaders which happened yesterday as I was out cheering him on.

Funds are raised for the local unit and we all enjoy seeing Mr Claus in all his refinery.

Santa arrives!

 It's a pretty cold weekend here needing me to be well wrapped up with tempertures well below freezing ready for a long established childhood ritual that's a part of the countdown for Christmas.

In many communities one S. Claus makes appearences, often posing the question just how come he can do it as you see him in different places on the same day!

It's a magical ability he has.

Here he was spotted out doing a thing I was brought up, raising funds for the local scout group, with the Explorers at the front ringing the bells to announce his presence apart from a loud sound system.

The explorers were followed by scouts, cubs and beavers with helpers clearing enjoying themselves as we all waved.

For me Santa makes christmas so time outdoors, very well wrapped up is well worth it beyond ones donation to our group.