Several schools in the Tavistock area were lucky enough to be visited the week before Christmas Eve by Father Christmas and his chief elf, thanks to Tavistock Lions.

The presents were distributed according to suggestions from the teachers and were financed from the donation to the Lions Club by Tavistock Athletic Club following its very successful Town Relay event during Carnival Week. The presents included garden tools and sports equipment for the schools.

A Lions spokesman said: “It’s one of the highlights of the Lions year to see all the happy faces of the children as they see Father Christmas and his elves and receive their presents.”

Schools visited were Lamerton, Whitchurch, Tavistock, Horrabridge, St Rumon’s and St Peter’s schools, Gulworthy and Mary Tavy

Tavistock Lions brought Santa and chief elf to St Peter's Junior School in Tavistock.
Tavistock Lions brought Santa and chief elf to St Peter's Junior School in Tavistock. (St Peter's Junior School )
Santa and elf on his sleigh bringing joy to schools, thanks to Tavistock Lions. Picture by Paul Rimmer, of Tavistock Lions.
Santa and elf (Lion Therese Frattaroli) on his sleigh bringing joy to Whitchurch Schools, thanks to Tavistock Lions. Picture by Paul Rimmer, of Tavistock Lions. (Tavistock Lions)