Local Ross-on-Wye charities will benefit from the funds raised when children of all ages flocked to visit Santa in his grotto at Labels Shopping on the outskirts of Ross-on-Wye during the run up to Christmas.

“I really enjoyed my few days at Labels and it was lovely to meet you all” said Santa. “I’m sorry that I couldn’t have stayed for longer but it’s a very busy time of year for me and I had a lot of presents to deliver. I do hope that you received what you asked me for.”

Santa was ably assisted by Elves from the Rotary Club of Ross-on-Wye and the Grotto itself was designed and built by Chrissie Ellis, a Labels colleague.

Over £850 was raised and the proceeds are going to local charities supported by the Rotary Club of Ross-on-Wye who worked in conjunction with Labels on the fund-raising project.