Santa is raring to get on his sleigh and visit the people of Congleton again this year, where he'll be waving, blasting festive music and having photos taken.

But Santa asks that residents keep a distance and don't try to board the sleigh.

As usual, Santa's elves will be bringing some good cheer and handing out treats as they collect for local good causes.

Santa plans on visiting come rain, shine or snow, and any route alterations will be posted on Santa's Facebook page and website.

Any route changes will be posted on Santa's website and Facebook page (Congleton Santa).

Your donations help support all of Clause's Causes, and keep Santa's tour happening. Please consider donating to Congleton Santa. There's lots of different ways to help, such as at Santa's website, or via Facebook Donate. You can even donate by texting SANTA to 70450 with the amount you wish to donate (e.g. SANTA 2 will see you donate £2).

If you have any loose change to give, what about dropping it off at a Congleton Santa donation point? They can be found in Lower Heath Chippy, Jollyes, Iceland, Leek Building Society, Astbury Garden Centre Cafe, Bargain Booze West Heath, High Town Post Office, The Railway, Heath Farm, Well Pharmacy, No 43 sandwich shop and Bromley Co Op.

On Santa's 'nice list' so far this year are: Alpha Street Legal Tyres has been kind enough to check the sleigh over, while Dave and the fantastic team at Pooles Towing & Recovery have once again generously provided Santa's towing vehicle.

Also on Congleton Santa's nice list this year are Congleton Town Council (who store the sleigh), Dane Housing, Congleton Chat's back, Congleton Radio, Congleton News & Views, Entwistle Group, Arch Publications and the Congleton Chronicle.