FATHER Christmas will be taking time out from his busy schedule to help with Northwich Round Table's annual Christmas float collection.

He will be taking a sleigh ride around the streets of Northwich to help collect money for worthy local charities.

Peter Price, from Northwich Round Table, said: "Our annual street collection has got off to a great start and we are looking forward to visiting other parts of the town over the next few weeks."

Father Christmas will be visiting the following places during the next fortnight:

l Leftwich Green, 6.30 - 8.30pm, today, Wednesday

l Delamere Park, 6.30 - 8.30pm, tomorrow, Thursday

l Hartford Coachman, Wimpey Estate, 6.30 - 8.30pm, Friday, December 10

l Northwich town centre, 8.30am - 4.30pm, Saturday, December 11

l Northwich Sainsbury's, 10.30am - 4.30pm, Sunday, December 12

l Beech Tree, 5.30pm - 8.30pm, Sunday, December 12

l Winnington Lodge, 6.30pm - 8.30pm, Monday, December 13

l Lostock Slow and Easy, 6.30pm - 8.30pm, Tuesday, December 14

l Comberbach Spinner, 6.30pm - 8.30pm, Wednesday, December 15

l Kingsmead, 6.30pm - 8.30pm, Thursday, December 16

l Davenham, Bulls Head, 6.30pm - 8.30pm, Friday, December 17

l Northwich Town Centre, 8.30am - 4.30pm, Saturday, December 18

l Sandiway White Barn, 6pm - 8.30pm, Saturday, December 18

l Weaverham, Hanging Gate, 4pm - 8pm, Sunday, December 19