Christmas already!? Shrewsbury rotarians seeking sponsors as Santa's Sleigh needs overhaul
Christmas may be a long way off but a Shropshire Rotary club already has its sights on the festive period as it looks to continue to bring joy to others.
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Members of Shrewsbury Severn Rotary Club are working against the clock to ensure their unique 30-year-old sleigh undergoes the major overhaul so they can once again fundraise and give pleasure in the lead up to Christmas.
The sleigh requires a rebuild which includes stripping it down, re-building with new panels, paint, signage, sound system, electrics and installation of a new battery-operated generator.
Shrewsbury Severn Rotary Club has set aside a budget of £1,000 to complete the work which will be carried out at the workshop of member Johnathan Callwood near Church Stretton. Additionally, the club will need to ensure the sleigh is certified as roadworthy before its use this Christmas.
Another problem they face is finding a new ‘home’ for the sleigh with the search for premises on-going.
President David Morris: “I am afraid that the sleigh has been showing signs of wear and tear for some time now.
"It's clearly very important that we do absolutely everything we can to make sure Santa is as safe as possible when he appears again in December.
“Our upgrade will see a much brighter colour scheme and more vibrant electrical displays, but will take several months to complete.
"Generous sponsors are now actively being sought to help us.
“Our sleigh has become a very popular part of Shrewsbury's annual Christmas festivities and we are doing everything we can to make sure that the town's Christmas offering continues to improve so that we can keep on raising funds for so many needy local charities.”
For more details of sponsorship, email gdmw@hotmail.co.uk