Horsham man to deliver parcels dressed as Santa to raise cash for children’s hospice

A lifelong Horsham resident is dressing up as Father Christmas to raise money for a children’s hospice.
By Sam Dixon-French
Published 16th Dec 2020, 11:17 BST
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Nick Dunn, 46, said he will be wearing the Santa suit on December 23 and 24 to raise money for Chestnut Tree House.

The Hermes delivery driver from Roffey said: “I just thought with the year we’ve had the kids are not going to get to see Santa.

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“It’s been a rubbish year for most people so I just thought I would do something for the kids and I thought I would raise a bit of money.”

Nick Dunn will be dressing as Father Christmas delivering parcels for Hermes to raise money for Chestnut Tree House on 23 and 24th December. Pic Steve Robards SR2012153 SUS-201215-194854001Nick Dunn will be dressing as Father Christmas delivering parcels for Hermes to raise money for Chestnut Tree House on 23 and 24th December. Pic Steve Robards SR2012153 SUS-201215-194854001
Nick Dunn will be dressing as Father Christmas delivering parcels for Hermes to raise money for Chestnut Tree House on 23 and 24th December. Pic Steve Robards SR2012153 SUS-201215-194854001

Nick hopes to be driving home for Christmas with a big donation for the charity, having already raised more than £800.

He said: “I have never done anything like this before – I’m pleased. Really pleased.

“To see the children’s faces is just going to be amazing. To see the faces on the parents as well as the kids. A lot of them are more excited than the kids just to see me dressed up.”

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Nick said his Santa Claus will be coming to town with a donation bucket ready to collect more cash while he is delivering parcels.

He said that his friend’s daughter Jaz will be joining him on his rounds and that he’s looking forward to his festive fun.

He said his daughter Olivia will also join him for part of the rounds.

Nick added: “I can’t wait.”

To donate to Nick’s fundraiser see https://www.gofundme.com/f/father-christmas-delivery