Father Christmas will be paying on early visit this year to Mayland and Maylandsea as well as other villages in the Dengie.

Santa will be riding round the village in his sleigh during December between 4.30pm and 8pm on the following dates.

Mayland – Maylandsea – Saturday 11th, Sunday 12th and Monday 13th

Althorne – Wednesday 15th

Latchingdon – Thursday 16th and Saturday 18th December

Steeple – Friday 17th

Look and listen out for his sleigh and merry band elves and snowman helpers.

All money raised will benefit local good causes.