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 Welshpool-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