Fire crews across Lincolnshire will be holding a whole host of Christmas events in their communities.
Raising money for the Fire Fighters Charity and other good causes, the events are often a highlight of the festive season for many towns and villages.
Many crews will be taking Santa on the road with a sleigh tour around the local area, while other fire stations will be opening the doors to locals with a warm festive welcome!
Cllr Lindsey Cawrey, executive councillor for Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue, said: “Our fire crews are an important part of their local community and Christmas events offer a great way to engage with people and spread the Christmas cheer.
“Last year was a record-breaking fundraising year for Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue with more than £88,000 raised for the Fire Fighters Charity- smashing the £80,000 target. This wouldn’t have been possible without the amazing generosity of Lincolnshire residents and our crews going over and above their day jobs.”
Some of the events being held in Lincolnshire are:
- 3, 10 and 17 December - Skegness fire station sleigh parade from 4pm
- 5 December - Christmas carol service at Waddington fire station with the LFR Band from 7.30pm
- 7 December - Brew with the Crew at Bourne fire station from 11am until 4pm
- 7 and 14 December - Christmas Grotto at Skegness fire station 4pm until 8pm
- 14 and 15 December - Saxilby Christmas street collection from 4.30pm
- 14 December – Billinghay Santa Sleigh visits Martin, Timberland and Walcott from 4.30pm
- 15 December - Billinghay Santa Sleigh visits Billinghay Co-Op at 5pm
- 16 December - Billinghay Santa Sleigh visits Tattershall Bridge, South Kyme and North Kyme from 5pm
- 18 December - Santa’s Grotto at Market Deeping fire station
Details of more events will be announced throughout November, and you can stay up to date by following your local fire station on Facebook.