Hailsham Rotary celebrates success after festive Santa sleigh fundraising

The Rotary Club of Hailsham raised thousands of pounds during their annual sleigh tour throughout December.
The Rotary Club of Hailsham presented local good causes with cheques after a successful Christmas sleigh collection.The Rotary Club of Hailsham presented local good causes with cheques after a successful Christmas sleigh collection.
The Rotary Club of Hailsham presented local good causes with cheques after a successful Christmas sleigh collection.

More than 150 streets received a visit from Father Christmas during the club’s 16th annual Christmas sleigh collection.

Taking place across 19 nights, the Rotary sleigh visited homes across Hailsham to spread festive cheer.

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A grand total of £8,200 was raised during the collection, which garnered plenty of attention from residents on social media.

Robin White, from the Rotary club, said: “The generosity of the public, who came out in some really wet weather, helped to raise this magnificent sum.”

The club invited a number of guests to celebrate the success and the funds raised were awarded to local charities and causes.

Among the organisations benefitting are Grovelands Community Primary School and Hellingly Community Primary School Parent Teacher Associations, the Kinetic Dance Company at Hailsham Community College, and the Herstmonceux Cricket Club.

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