DEVIZES Lions who braved all types of weather to bring Santa’s sleigh to roads throughout the town have raised a record breaking £6,200 for good causes.

Club president Chris Ellis said: “This was the best result ever, which was terrific given the unusually wet weather over this period, which forced three outings to be re-schedule.

“Thanks to all Lions, Friends of Lions and supporters who braved the weather collecting, marshalling or driving.

“Feed back from the town has been great as usual - it is an event that is clearly enjoyed by all, judging by the outcome.”

Santa’s Sleigh roamed the streets of the town for 15 evenings and greeted shoppers outside local supermarkets Morrison’s and Lidl on December 14 and 21.

Treasurer Lion David Dolman reported that three quarters of the money came in coins, which if stacked flat would reach a height of 40metres - twice the height of The Angel of the North and slightly higher than the Christ The Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro.