Santa visits Staveley!

It is that time of year when all the girls and boys are on their best behaviour. You never know when Santa may drop in to check on you…

Santa and his Head Elf, Chloe Twinkletoes, visited our office to ensure we were compliant with GDPR (which of course we are) and that we had enough Christmas spirit!

Shortly afterwards, they visited the local nursery to check everybody was on their best behaviour in the run up to Christmas Day. Santa was very happy to see their bright smiles and enjoyed the songs they sang for him!

If you need an appointment to see Santa’s alter-ego, Alex, you will find him at our office during our Christmas opening hours which are here.

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