COWBRIDGE Rotary Club begins its Santa Sleigh route today.

For many years, Cowbridge Rotary has helped Santa Claus on these Christmas visits to the Vale.

This year, the Rotary team will be out and about once again, making sure Santa can make his sleigh rounds safely as he, his elves, and his reindeer set out to see as many children as possible.

A licensed street collection cannot take place this year, so those wanting to support Cowbridge Rotary's hard work to support local and national charities and communities, can via this link .

Cowbridge Rotary is setting out to ensure that local children will still get a chance to see him, as they escort Santa's sleigh on various routes around the Cowbridge area over a 11-day event.

Although Santa may not be able to invite people onto his sleigh for photographs and a chat, children will be able to see Santa and his elves, give them a wave and shout a 'distant' hello as he and his sleigh makes their way around the area.

The imminent arrival of Santa's Sleigh will be heralded along the route by an advance Cowbridge Rotary car, playing Christmas music and announcing that he's on his way.

Traditionally an opportunity for Cowbridge Rotary to raise much-needed funds in support of local and national charities, this year's Santa Sleigh event is primarily focused on bringing a touch of festive cheer and 'feel good factor' to local communities in and around Cowbridge.

Detailed below is the route, dates and approximate times Santa will be in your area.

Tuesday 8 December – 17:30 to 19:00 Cowbridge West

Aberthin > Maes Lloi > Downs View Close > Downs View > The Orchards > Court Close > Maendy > Trerhyngyll

Thursday 10 December – 18:00 to 19:00

St Athen Road > Hillside Drive > Broadway > Cae Rex > Causeway Hill > Church Road > Church View

Saturday 12 December – 11:00 & 15:00

St Mary Church > Circular tour of Village

Tuesday 15 December – 18:00 to 19:00

Clos Ffawydden > St Owains Crescent > The Meadow > The Larches > Badgers Brook Drive > Badgers Brooke Rise

Thursday 17 December – 18:00 to 19:00 Cowbridge Town

Penllyn > Craig Penllyn > Circular tour of Villages > Llangan > Fferm Goch > Timbers Green

Saturday 19 December – 11:00 & 15:00