Malton, Norton and District Lions Club Santa's Sleigh 2024

Every night from 1st December through to 17th December Santa will be making his annual visit to Malton, Norton and the surrounding villages. The sleigh will steadily make its way around the area, accompanied by our members and volunteers from Malton, Norton and District Lions Club.

Our collector Elves will walk alongside the sleigh and will have buckets to collect your cash donations. If you would like us pick up your donation from your doorstep please get our attention and we'll be happy to do so. We also have a card reader so you can donate by card if you prefer. Alternatively, you can use this page to donate online or by text.

Where Can I See Santa?

Our route will also be pinned on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MaltonandNortonLionsClub

and on our website: https://www.maltonnortonlions.co.uk/ 

Each evening we'll publish a link on our Facebook page, so to make sure you don’t miss his visit, please give our Facebook a ‘Like’ and check back for updates or amendments to our planned schedule. 

How Can You Support the Lions?

There are lots of ways you can donate to our Santa’s Sleigh appeal this year

The Sleigh is the biggest fundraiser in our calendar, which allows us to help local people need support. In these challenging economic times we have noticed a huge increase in people asking us for help, We know that the cost of living crisis is affecting lots of people, and Christmas is a time when families have many more expenses.

If you CAN help by making a donation, we would be very grateful. Without the support of our local community, we wouldn't be able to help as many people as we do. Whether it is a few pennies in our pot, or a £20 note, we appreciate every donation.

Because we are a volunteer organisation, you can be sure that any money you donate will reach those in need, and so we can respond quickly where needed. Our panel of trustees can make decisions and more importantly get assistance to somebody (actual or financial) within 24 hours of being asked for our help.

You can text to donate fixed amounts - £1, £3, £5 and £10.

Text / SMS donations

To donate £1, text VPNA09 to 70201

To donate £3, text VPNA09 to 70331

To donate £5, text VPNA09 to 70970

To donate £10, text VPNA09 to 70191

There is no limit to the number of times you can text, but please get permission from the bill payer.

Alternatively, you can donate any amount you wish by clicking the DONATE button above.

What Do Lions Do?

We support local charities and good causes. Some examples are the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, Ryedale Special Families and Ryedale Free Fridge. We also respond to requests from professionals who work with local people who need assistance– this might be a young person leaving care who needs bedding, pots, pans and crockery, helped furnish the flat of someone who has fled domestic violence, or contribute to the cost of buying heating oil for a family in difficult circumstances. All requests are considered.

We are active throughout the year, helping at local events, and organising other events to raise money. Our members are from many different backgrounds and ages and have a range of different experiences.

Here are some examples of recent projects:

• Raised over £2000 for club funds from our wooden 'horse racing' night.
• Taken Young Carers on a trip to the Pantomime and Pizza, plus another trip to the North Yorkshire Water Park for climbing and zip lining.
• Driven older citizens out to see the daffodils in Farndale, followed by a meal.
• Subsidised and delivered Fish and Chips to older residents in Malton and Norton..
• Helped numerous residents who needed items such as carpets, fridges, washing machines and other essentials.
• Took a carriage full of Ryedale Special Families members on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
• Supplied over 20 'Starter packs' including bedding, cooking utensils and crockery to young people leaving care, homeless people or those who have fled domestic abuse.
• Arranged for two families who have had a challenging year to go on a caravan holiday in Filey.
• Supported the Foodbank with a financial contribution.
• Held a party for the Over 65's in Malton.
• Gave grants to numerous local community groups

Interested in Becoming a Lion?

If you’d like to know more about our work or want to get involved, then please send us a message on our Facebook page. You’ll be invited to a meeting and get to see how we support our community.