FATHER Christmas and his sleigh have been visiting homes in Potters Bar while raising money for charity.

Santa's little helpers, also known as members of the Potters Bar Rotary Club, have been accompanying the man in red on a festive tour, annually held throughout December.

On his first night in town, last Sunday, residents gave generously and helped raise more than £600 for charities both home and abroad.

Rotarian John Godfrey said: “Everyone gave very generously, but it's not all about the money.

“It is a great family event and fun for everyone. There is always a great atmosphere and we hope more people will join us in the coming days.”

Mr Godfrey also said it was a truly multi-faith event with people of all different religions coming out to see Father Christmas and the giant polar bear that helps steer his sleigh.

If Santa misses your home, there will be an opportunity to see him from Tuesday, December 21, to Christmas Eve, in Tesco car park in Mutton Lane.

Charity Christmas cards showing the sleigh both at night and day are also available to buy from John Godfrey at Accident & Repair Centre in High Street.

The remainder of Father Christmas' tour is as follows:

Thursday, December 9

Cotton Road, Trewenna Drive, Penshurst Road, Thaynesfield, Northlands, Torrington Drive, Tiverton Road, Hatherleigh Gardens

Sunday, December 12

Dugdale Hill Lane, Elmfield Road, Shrublands, Wellesley Crescent, Shillitoe Avenue, Rushfield, Santers Lane, Oakroyd Avenue

Monday, December 13

Oakmere Avenue, Park Avenue, Hill Rise, Ashwood Road, Hyde Avenue, Willow Way

Tuesday, December 14

Oakmere Lane, Tempest Avenue, Forbes Avenue, Mandeville Road, Carpenter Way, Gregory Avenue, Highview Gardens

Wednesday, December 15

The Drive, Heather Way, Sherwood Avenue, Allandale Crescent, Dugdale Hill Lane, Elmscroft Gardens, Brooklands, Aberdale Gardens

Thursday, December 16

Billy Lows Lane, Mountgrace Road, Quakers Lane, Anthorne Close, Mountway, Manor Way, Heath Drive

Sunday, December 19

Wroxham Gardens, Mimms Hall Road, Ormesby Drive, Oulton Crescent, Auckland Road, Borough Way, Cambridge Drive, Deepdene