Father Christmas gets on his bike in Gosport to save on petrol

This year, Santa will be touring the streets of Gosport on a bike. After Southsea Cycles donated the bike, Santa can keep an eye on his petrol cost.

The Rotary Club will be raising funds for community projects around the town.

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A spokesman said: ‘Please support us. Last week, to take a break from sorting out the toys and his public liability insurance for the Gosport trek, Santa dropped in unexpectedly to Southsea

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Each day of the tour runs from 4.30pm to 7pm:

Tuesday, December 6: Fort Brockhurst, Brighton Avenue, Hastings Avenue, Worthing Avenue, Selsey Avenue, Anthony Grove.

Thursday, December 8: Palmyra Road, Rothesay Road, Vale Grove, Shalbourne Road, Pannall Road,

Chantry Road, Dunkeld Road, Sedgeley Grove, Rydal Road, Bramber Road.

Saturday, December 10: Hedca, Fishguard Road, Reeds Road, Goodwood Road, Findon Road, Albemarle Road, Palmyra Road, Welch Road, Melville Road Road, Dorrien Road, Fieldmore Road.