Santa Claus is coming to town (and villages!)

November is going to be a busy month for Santa Claus with an extensive local tour of towns and villages in the area confirmed to raise funds for a locally-based charity.

Hokey Pokey Hedgehog Rescue has saved and re-released plenty of stricken hedgehogs since it was launched last year, and funds from the ninth Santa Run will go towards providing vital support.

The 2024 Santa Run gets into gear on Thursday, with Montgomery, Churchstoke, Sarn, Kerry, Abermule and Forden set to be visited by Santa and his helpers.

Organiser Heather Chave, who also runs the rescue, said that updated routes will be provided on the dedicated Facebook page two days before each visit.

“Please let everyone know about us and hopefully the weather will be kind and we don’t get rained off, but any we can’t do, we will try to redo at the end," she said.

The 2024 Welshpool and surrounding area Santa Run routes:

Thursday, November 14

Montgomery

Churchstoke

Sarn

Kerry

Abermule

Forden

Friday, November 15

Bettws

Tregynon

New Mills

Manafon

Berriew

Monday, November 18

Treowen

Garth Owen

Powys Health Centre

Maesyrhandir

Vaynor

Tuesday, November 19

Trefeglwys

Lon Helyg Car Park

Main car park by bus station

Canal Road

Wednesday, November 20

Arddleen

Guilsfield

Meifod

Llanfair Caereinion

Thursday, November 21

Llanymynech

Pant

Four Crosses

Llandrinio

Crew Green

Friday, November 22

Llanfyllin

Llanfechain

Llansantffraid

Monday November 25

Trewern

Middletown

Tuesday, November 26

Oldford

Severn Stars Car Park

B&M Car Park

Gallowstree Bank

Erw Wen