A highlight of the Christmas season in and around Trowbridge is the Trowbridge Lions’ Christmas Float. Collecting for supported charities, the brightly-lit float (with Santa Claus making a special appearance!) will be making its way to your part of the town over the next month, so please give generously. Here are the dates and locations:

Wednesday 5th    Staverton Marina
Thursday 6th       College Road
Friday 7th             Longfield
Sunday 9th           Cornbrash
Wednesday 12th  Castlemead
Thursday 13th      Silver Street Lane
Friday 14th           Green Lane
Sunday 16th         Painters Mead
Wednesday 19th  Lacock Gardens
Thursday 20th     Broadmead
Friday 21st            Broadcloth/Lavender
Sunday 23rd         Sherborne Road

The Lions will also be holding collections in local supermarkets. For full details, visit the Lions’ Facebook page or their website, www.trowbridgelions.org.