Santa's sleigh routes saved by Kingshurst cab firm

TOW-HO-HO: Santa's transport problems have been solved

A LOCAL taxi service has stepped in to save a stranded Santa Claus.
Last month, Marston Green and District Lions revealed that the company who usually provides a vehicle to tow their Christmas sleigh was unable to help this year.
Fearing that the annual tour of Chelmsley Wood and Marston Green may have to be abandoned, members made an appeal for alternate transport.
The group were inundated with offers of help from individuals, businesses and charities – including Midlands Search & Rescue.
In the end, the Lions accepted an offer from Kingshurst-based taxi firm TC Cars.
The company has offered to provide an eight-seater minibus to tow the sleigh, as well as covering the insurance and fuel costs.
This has meant an event, which started 35 years ago, will go ahead as usual.
Heather Lee, president of Marston Green and District Lions, said: “We were amazed to receive such a fantastic response to our appeal and would like to thank everybody who responded or passed on a message.
“Christmas has been saved and Santa will, once again, be visiting children of all ages in Chelmsley Wood and Marston Green.”
This year’s sleigh routes take place between December 8-16. If you would like to volunteer to help, call Simon Moss on 0121 681 4269.