Mrs Claus joined her more famous hubby on his festive tour of Stanford-le-Hope to help raise funds to send a young girl on a Cystic Fibrosis ski holiday.

The Rotary Clubs of Stanford and Corringham, and Corringham Thameside joined with friends of Lyn and Tony Marzetti to raise funds for the couple's daughter.

Ski holidays are organised annually by the Cystic Fibrosis unit of the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, and Lyn and Tony hope to raise the £1,000 needed to send Francesca in March.

Sleigh ride - the festive couple and helpers tour Stanford streets

Picture: DAVE HENDERSON

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