On behalf of the members of Kinver Rotary Club I would like to express sincere thanks to the people of Kinver, Enville, Stourton and those parts of Wollaston and Wall Heath that are visited by the clubs Christmas sleigh for their unfailing generosity when we bring Santa to the area during the run up to Christmas.

Not only was this years collection for local charities another record - £6,700 it had added significance as the total we have collected since the sleigh first took to the road in 1985 has now passed £100,000.

Also I would like to express my thanks to the team of Rotarians responsible for the maintenance and preparation of the sleigh before it starts its tours of the area, the organisers of the project who make sure we knock on every door accessible by the sleigh, and the entire membership of the club for turning out in record numbers to ensure the collections went swiftly and smoothly.

We will be distributing the proceeds of the collections, after expenses, to local charities early in the New Year.

Roger Stephenson President, Rotary Club of Kinver