Carols in the Park a great success

Dysart Park Action Group’s ‘Carols in the Park” with Santa’s Grotto on Sunday 11th December was a great success.

The event was opened by Grantham Mayor Graham Jeal and Pastor John Duncan. Music was provided by John and Debbie Duncan who played for nearly 2 hours despite the bitter cold and rising fog. The choir started off with Carols and then moved on to familiar Christians tunes which had the families queuing to see Santa singing and dancing.

Mrs Claus and Elf Brian Monroe provided Certificates and Christmas Fact Sheets.

Elf Ian Whittle and his helpers from Grantham Baptist Church provided refreshments throughout. 

Santa’s Grotto had a constant stream of visitors to the end.

Gifts were donated from the Bikers’ Run and others. The Mayor’s Parlour and Charter Trustees Seventh Day Adventist Church members had helped collect and sort the Bikers’ Run gifts which were wrapped by Santa’s elves and Mrs Claus. 

Cllr Charmaine Morgan Chief Elf said: ‘It was heart warming to see so many families have a lovely time. Thanks must go to everyone involved and for the families and others who came to join us despite Santa bringing weather from the North Pole with him. 

It was so important to keep the event Free. All wrapped gifts left over will go back to Foodbank and to The Passage to distribute among those children unable to come.’ 

Santa’s Helper Hope Morgan said: It was so lovely to see all those children, especially those who had come to visit Santa for the first time. 

Lydia Gallagher DPAG Chair said: ‘It was a really successful event and we hope to do it again next year.’