Photo courtesy of the Redhill Redstone Rotary Club
Father Christmas is visiting Redhill and the surrounding area during the next two weeks!
His Santa Sleigh runs will be supported by the Redstone and Redhill Rotary and begin tonight when he can be seen travelling through the Whitebushes Estate and South Earlswood. He’ll be visiting the Redstone Hill area on Wednesday, and the Watercolour and Park 25 estates on Friday. He’ll then move on to Smallfield and South Nutfield next week.
Father Christmas’ team will collect donations on their travels which will be used to benefit local charities and community projects.
Information about the exact routes and how to donate can be found: redhillredstonerotary.org/2025/11/santa-collections-2025/
Photos courtesy of Surrey Choices Redhill Hub
A festive project has been launched by the Surrey Choices Redhill Hub to make sure children in need receive a Christmas present this year.
Gifts have been donated by staff and the local community to The Magic Box initiative.
Community champions at Surrey Choices will wrap and distribute gifts to families who use their weekly Community Fridge, and they’ll also deliver presents directly to Redhill families identified as being in need.
Laura-Jane Breckell (CEO, FreeShop Crawley) joined Clive Hilton on SUSY Sunday Brunch 7th December 2025. LJ shared her personal story that lead to FreeShop Crawley starting up 5 years ago, how they offer a unique blend of services to individuals and families who would otherwise ‘slip through the gap’. A fascinating conversation highlighting the special experience FreeShop strives to offer its customers AND the much needed support required from volunteers, small businesses, sponsors and people donating food items but also, ideally a small monthly direct debit to help provide a sustainable service to the community. The inspiring conversation concludes with spotlighting plans for 2026, thanking the many volunteers and talking about Saturdays Gratitude Gala marking 5 years of FreeShop Crawley!
If you need support, or would like to volunteer, or to donate £10/month, please check out www.freeshopcrawley.com
*** If you are doing some festive Amazon shopping, take a look HERE at the FreeShop Crawley Wish List to select a gift to make someones Christmas – THANK YOU ***
