Father Christmas will soon be making his annual rounds in a 50-year tradition aided by his team of little helpers.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Hemsby lifeboat crew are saving Santa's reindeer some legwork when they sail round the villages spreading Christmas cheer. Photo: Hemsby lifeboatHemsby lifeboat crew are saving Santa's reindeer some legwork when they sail round the villages spreading Christmas cheer. Photo: Hemsby lifeboat (Image: Hemsby lifeboat)

While in some towns and villages he will travel via his trusty sleigh, in others he will make appearances aboard Hemsby's lifeboat - proving that even Santa, despite pressures on time, can support the independent service.

His tour with Hemsby lifeboat is as follows:

Sunday, December 1 Stalham, 5-9pm

Monday, December 2, Stalham, 5-9pm

Wednesday, December 4, Brundall, 5-9pm

Friday, December 6, Scratby, 5-9pm

Wednesday, December 11, Filby, 5-9pm

Saturday, December 14, Acle, 5-9pm

Wednesday, December 18, Hemsby, 5-9pm

Thursday, December 19, Hemsby, 5-9pm

Meanwhile he will also be bringing festive cheer to the streets of Great Yarmouth, Gorleston, and the southern parishes aboard the Yarmouth Lions Club sleigh at the following times:

Monday, December 2, Gorleston starting at Avondale Road, 6.30-8.30pm

Wednesday, December 4, Beccles Road Vets and Shrublands 6.30-8.30pm

Thursday, December 5. North Denes Road and Newtown South, 6.30-8.30pm

Friday, December 6, Bridge Road, Mariners Compass, Beacon Park, 6.30-8.30pm

Sunday, December 8, Belton Tavern, 4-6.30pm

Monday, December 9, Addison Road, Trafalgar Road, Baliol Road, 6.30-8.30pm

Tuesday, December 10, Cox's Jewellers, Maygrove Road and Northgate Street, 6.30-8.30pm

Wednesday, December 11, South Beach Parade and Barrack Estate, 6.30-8.30pm

Thursday, December 12, Barnard Bridge and Newtown north, 6.30-8.30pm

Friday, December 13, Magdalen Square (A), 6.30-8.30pm

Sunday, December 15, White Hart, Hopton, 4-6.30pm

Monday, December 16, Magdalen Square (B) 6.30-8.30pm

Wednesday, December 18, Hughes TV, Cobholm and Southtow, 6.30-8.30pm

Thursday, December 19, Co-op store, Bradwell (A) 6.30-8.30pm

Friday, December 20, Bradwell Sun, Bradwell (B) 6.30-8.30pm