Santa’s Grotto Donations awarded to nominated charities

Over Christmas 2024 the Meridian Santa Grotto saw over 980 children visiting Santa, raising the fantastic amount of £2,388.00!

These donations have now been split between 3 nominated charities, Rowan’s Hospice, Chestnut Tree House (St Barnabus) and The Beacon Food Bank, with each receiving £796.00!

Today, the Mayor Cllr Peter Wade presented these charities with their donation cheque!

 

Above photo credit L-R: Chris from Beacon Food Bank, Nicky from Chestnut Tree House, Mayor Cllr Peter Wade and Lilly from Rowans Hospice 

A huge thank you to everyone who visited the Grotto last year!

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