Following his tour of Great Aycliffe on Christmas Eve, SANTA would like to say (on behalf of Great Aycliffe Town Council) a huge thank you to all his volunteer helpers for their time and support; To Newton News for publishing his routes; to Linden Hose, Ross Wright and Trevor Burns (Fencing) for the use of their ‘Santa Sleighs’; to all those who came out to greet him despite the weather. Santa is also grateful for the cash donations he received which raised £157.00 for the Mayors 2012 Charities. Wishing everyone a very happy and healthy New Year – see you next Christmas!