COLNE Valley Lions are bringing Christmas spirit to town as their Santa's sleigh tours the area.

As the decorated sleigh makes its way along the streets, Lions members will collect donations from residents.

The cash is donated to local good causes by the Lions throughout the year.

The sleigh began its tour in Salendine Nook on Tuesday.

Its schedule is as follows:

Friday: Marsh and Quarmby; Saturday: Town End, Golcar; Monday December 12: Slaithwaite and Linthwaite; Tuesday December 13: Scar Lane in Golcar; Friday December 16: Marsden.

Saturday December 17: Carr Lane in Slaithwaite and Crosland Hill; Sunday December 18: Banks Road in Golcar; Monday December 19: Milnsbridge and Longwood; Tuesday December 20: Lindley; Friday December 23: Birchencliffe; Christmas Eve: Marsden town centre.