Father Christmas was spotted in The Chantrys and north-west Farnham on his 2022 Santa's Sleigh tour in aid of Farnham Foodbank on Wednesday evening.

Residents and excited children in Crosby Way were the first to report sightings of Old St Nick in his sleigh being pulled by a 4x4 reindeer with a red nose, accompanied by Christmas music and elves collecting donations for those struggling to put food on the table locally.

This was followed by sightings in Montague Mews, The Chantrys and Abbey View estates, Waynflete Lane, Marston Road, Hazell Road , Byworth Road and Hill View Road.

Footage has since emerged of Santa's latest visits to the town, which come after sightings in Folly Hill and South Farnham last week.

Rumour has it Santa’s Sleigh will also visit Heath End tonight (Thursday, December 15), Rowledge on Tuesday, December 20 and Central Farnham on Wednesday, December 21. Click on the links for route maps.

Typically Father Christmas sets out on his route at around 6pm, finishing by about 7.30pm.

An ingenious elf has also set up a Santa Tracker on the Farnham Round Table website at https://farnhamroundtable.org.uk/events/santa-sleigh/ so people will be able to track Santa on his route via some festive magic!

Farnham Round Table’s Santa’s Sleigh – as well as events such as Farnham Fireworks, Charity Bike Ride and Christmas tree deliveries – are only made possible each year thanks to the efforts of volunteers.

Any men aged 18 to 45 interested in finding out what the sociable club is all about, are very welcome to come along to a meeting (all of which are held in local pubs over a few beers!).

To find out more or get in touch, visit the club website https://farnhamroundtable.org.uk/