Lolly alert: Santa Claus is coming to town!

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The Illawarra Flame

Nov 30 2024

Santa and his crew at 325 Station in Helensburgh. Photo: Roslyn Thomas

By Captain Roslyn Thomas of Fire and Rescue NSW, 325 Helensburgh Station

We are very excited to let our community know that Santa will be coming around Helensburgh and Stanwell Tops on Saturday, December 21.

Fire and Rescue NSW, 325 Helensburgh Station will depart with Santa on board about 9am from the Fire Station in Walker St. We’ll be handing out pre-packed lollies, with plenty to go around so no one will miss out.

We would like to thank Kirrily Sloane for organising the lolly donations from The Tradies, and to our local Lions Club who have been long-time sponsors of the Santa Run.

We ask that you all observe our safety requirements during our Lolly Run.

We hope you all have a very happy and safe Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Be fire safe over the coming holiday period. Season’s greetings to you all, from Station 325 Fire + Rescue NSW.

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