Saltford’s famous Santa Dash event returns in aid of two charities

Hundreds of people will be taking part in the Saltford Santa Dash on Sunday 7th December to raise money for two charities.

Taking part in last year’s Santa Dash event

The community fun run was established in 2013 to support locally connected charities working with young people.

Last year’s event raised nearly £18,000 for Keynsham & District Mencap Society and Sporting Family Change.

This year, the Santa Dash will again be raising funds for Mencap as well as Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).

The children’s event begins at 10am on Sunday with loops around the playing fields in Wedmore Road.

At 11am, Santas will set off from the sports fields to follow either a five-kilometre or five-mile route through the scenic roads of Saltford and Keynsham.

Meanwhile, Saltford’s annual Christmas Market takes place on Saturday 6th December.

The market at Saltford Hall runs from 10am to 2pm. There will be close to 50 stalls along with Santa and his sleigh.