Santa will do his early run around Burley-in-Wharfedale and Menston next week, collecting money for Burley Scout and Guide group.

Santa’s float will first appear in upper Menston on Monday evening, starting in Leathley Road and following a route ending in Cleasby Road.

He will reappear in Ellar Gardens the following evening, visiting more streets in Menston, including High Royds village.

On Wednesday he will start his rounds in Burley, going from Sun Lane to Aireville Terrace.

He will call at the Scalebor Park estate and make his way down to Main Street next Thursday, then go from Sandholme Drive to Grangefield Avenue in Burley on Friday, December 20.

Santa’s rounds will take place between 6pm and 9pm each evening.