Ringing bells will be heard throughout Takeley next week, as Santa and his sleigh do the rounds.

With a little help from Dunmow Rotary Club and the Dunmow and Takeley Explorer Scouts, on December 12 to December 15, between 6pm and 8pm, Father Christmas will be calling on homes in Takeley each evening.

It will raise money for St Clare Hospice and Mary’s Meals – a charity that helps to feed children in schools.

He will also be outside Dunmow Tesco on December 17, and outside Dunmow Co-op on December 20, both from 8am to 4pm.