CHILDREN will soon be able to track Santa as he comes to Colchester.

Details of the anticipated Santa's sleigh, which is organised by the Colchester Round Table 367, have now been released.

For more than 25 years Santa's sleigh has been bringing festive spirit to the streets of Colchester.

The aim is to raise money for a number of local charities. This year, Colchester Round Table 367 has chosen to support Colchester Rough Sleepers Group, Beacon House, Night Shelter, Ladies Circle, Tom Bowdidge Foundation, St Helena Hospice, and The Rob George Foundation.

Several businesses are also sponsoring Santa's sleigh to help increase the amount of money raised.

Cyril Thomas, chairman of Colchester Round Table 367, said: “It's invigorating to see so many charities and businesses come together to bring some festive cheer to the town and raise funds for local charitable causes”.

This year, the Gazette will attempt to track Santa's sleigh and publish details of its position so children can see exactly where it is as it travels around Colchester.

The 2018 route is:

Monday, December 10 leaving the corner of Exeter Drive and Guildford Road at 6pm

Tuesday, December 11leaving the corner of Boadicea Way and Rayner Road at 6pm

Wednesday, December 12 leaving the corner of Maldon Road and Capel Road at 6pm

Thursday, December 13 leaving the corner of Port Lane and Artillery Street at 6pm

Monday, December 17 leaving the corner of Ambrose Avenue and Worthington Way at 6pm

Tuesday, December 18 leaving the corner of New Farm and Wheatfield Road at 6pm

Wednesday, December 19 leaving the corner of Maltings Park Road ad Colchester Road at 6pm

For more information visit www.facebook.com/colchesterroundtable367/.