A resident and Father Christmas with the Carol Bus
Charlotte Leslie joined Father Christmas on the Southmead Pride Carol Bus, as the bus and Father Christmas paid a visit to elderly people’s homes around North Bristol.
The Southmead Carol Bus, which has been running for seven years, makes an annual visit to elderly people, before the Bus’s tour-proper begins. The bus also features in the Lord Mayors Appeal Tour, and the Southmead Tour, which raises money for local and community projects.
The whole project is organised by local florist, Cliff Howell, who also organises the flower-beds on Greystoke Avenue, Christmas lights above the shops and, usually, a Christmas Tree.
Charlotte said,
“It was a real honour to be able to accompany Father Christmas on Cliff’s carol bus. The work that Cliff does, quietly and often without recognition, is humbling. Cliff is a true example, if anyone is, of just how much is achieved outside the world of political structures. Again and again, the most inspiring work is so often done by members of the community, for the community – and that’s a lesson to all politicians everywhere.This is what getting things done is really all about. “
You can see behind the scenes on the Carol Bus, and see Father Christmas in action in a sequence of youtube videos, some of which are below.
Getting ready…
Visiting residential homes…
Meeting residents.
Heading back…
If you would like to support the Southmead Pride Carol Bus Appeal, go to www.southmeadpride.co.uk
