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