THIS Christmas Eve, Thursday afternoon 24 December, Santa has engaged the services of the Pindimar – Tea Gardens Rural Fire Brigade to do a last-minute visit before the big day.

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The schedule is:

• 00pm: Depart Tea Gardens shed, Captains Cove (off Leeward Circuit), Cnr Budgeree St & Nautilus Close, Cnr Coupland and Sidney Street
• 30pm: Dunshea Park, Tea Gardens Soccer Field,
• 00pm: Swan Bay foreshore (near Munleena Ave); cnr Dolphin Ave and Mermaid Ave, Hawks Nest Beach Caravan Park
• 30pm: Surf Life Club carpark, Jimmys Beach Caravan Park
• 00pm: Winda Woppa Boat Ramp, Moira Parade Boat Ramp, ANZAC Park Marine Drive, Back to shed.

Santa told NOTA, “It will be great to safely see everyone and your Christmas light spectacular and as you know I love the red fire truck. The elves and I have had a big year in the North Pole, with so many kids staying at home we have been busy making wonderful family games like Stranger Things monopoly, Operation Petscan and our unicorn edition of Hungry Hippo’s. Remember it is never too late to make my good list.”

This year Santa and this team have been provided global exemptions from quarantine (including from NSW Health) due to their isolation in the North Pole, as well as being regarded as essential workers.

Santa said, “The toys, sleigh and reindeer are almost ready to go. Mrs Claus has been working with space command, NORAD, to ensure all is safely on track.”

Locals are encouraged to say hello this Thursday and to continue to track Santa’s progress over Christmas Eve using the NORAD radar with the mobile app or visit https://www.noradsanta.org.

Merry Christmas!

By Sandra MURRAY