SANTA will begin his tour of the estates of Kendal next week with members of the Kendal and District Lions Club, who will be collecting for charity.

Last year’s tour was hit by bad weather and it is hoped paths, drives and streets will be clear of ice by Tuesday.

Kentdale Land Rover has loaned a vehicle to pull the sleigh.

The itinerary is as follows: December 14: Asda - two hour Lions collection;
December 15: The Oaks/Kendal Parks;
December 16: Kirkbarrow;
December 17: Hallgarth;
December 18: Valley Drive;
December 19: Parkside Road/ Castle Estate;
December 20: Wattsfield/Collinfield;
December 21: Sandylands;
December 22: Lower Heron Hill;
December 23: Vicarage Park/Underwood;
December 24: Asda (static collection).