Pictures – Santas on a bike bring festive cheer to children’s hospice

A convoy of red-clad bikers, plus elves and festive characters caused quite a sight on Saturday (December 13) as they made their annual Christmas pilgrimage from Taunton to the home of Children’s Hospice South West in Fremington.

Above: More bikes arriving in South Molton. Credit: Trevor Brayley

The Santas on a Bike event to raise funds for the hospice has become a festive regular as an apparent endless line of biking Santas make their way across Somerset and into North Devon.

Above: On arrival at Little Bridge House in Fremington. Credit: AW Photographic

The convoy set off from Taunton in the morning and made its way through the various communities to South Molton, now a scheduled stop on the route where the bikers mingled with the crowds for an hour as part of the Mayor’s fundraiser for the hospice. There was plenty to see and do at the Christmas Pannier Market too.

Above: The red-clad bikers make their way through Landkey. Credit: Richard Maynard

Then it was onwards to Little Bridge House at Fremington, the original home of Children’s Hospice South West, to be greeted by families and children as well as staff and volunteers.

The hospice supports children with life-limiting conditions and their families through some of the most difficult moments of their lives and events such as Santas on a Bike are vital to raise much-needed funds and awareness for the charity.