Rotary Ponteland has raised an estimated over £2,500 after holding a range of festive events in the lead-up to Christmas.

The pre-Christmas period offered several family activities, starting with Santa's Sleigh tour on Friday, December 1.

Despite the freezing weather, the Sleigh, adorned with Christmas lights, made its way from Coates Green to Thornhill Road, Jameson Manor, and finally back to Ponteland Golf Club.

 

 

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The tour, which ended at Cheviot View, continued the next day at Royal Hampton on Meadowfield.

Residents, along with their families and carers, braved the cold to meet Santa Claus.

The Christmas Market reappeared at Ponteland Memorial Hall on Sunday, December 3, offering an assortment of crafts, festive foods and Christmas gifts.

Event organiser John Cooper was pleased with the turnout, thanking those who attended despite the brisk conditions.

Rotary Ponteland members busied themselves on Friday, December 8, visiting nearby pubs and clubs to collect money for charity.

Saturday, December 9 saw a Christmas disco fundraiser at The Diamond Inn.

The proceeds of these events are still being calculated, but the total sum collected is anticipated to exceed £2,500.

The main recipient of the funds will be Children North East, a charity that extends vital services and support to babies, children, and young families in the region.

On Thursday, December 14 at 7pm, the Rotary Club round off their pre-Christmas events with their annual Carol Concert held at Ponteland Methodist Church.

Partnering with the Bedlington Salvation Army Band, they dedicated the proceeds from this special event to the Salvation Army.

Tickets are priced at £5 (which included tea/coffee and a mince pie), and can be bought by emailing info@rotaryponteland.org.uk or pay on the door.

More information about these events, and others held by Rotary Ponteland, can be found on their website.