A CHARITY is organising its annual magical Christmas Eve celebrations in Newquay town centre.

The Rotary Club of Newquay Christmas Eve extravaganza in Bank Street will be raising money for Newquay Foodbank.

Titan the Robot will be staging a special Christmas performance at 10am and Newquay Town Band will perform festive music at 12.30pm. Santa will be there for festive photos, and a selection of ponies will be in pens beside the Rotary Club’s tree for children to enjoy.

Ponies from Chy Lowen Alpacas, Tregaswith will be in attendance throughout the day while Shetland ponies from Barnwell Equestrian will be there between 11am and 12pm. Fun and interactive games including Splat the Rat is being organised and mulled wine will be available from the Clover Club.

Newquay BID manager Mark Warren said: “I’m so pleased that the Rotary Club has organised another fantastic event for the Newquay Food Bank this year.

“Christmas Eve is such an important time, and many people come into Newquay to enjoy the Rotary Club’s activities. I encourage everyone to come along as a community, join in the fun, and help spread some cheer to those who aren’t as fortunate as we are during this special time.”

A spokesperson for the Newquay Rotary Club said: “The Rotary Club of Newquay has been part of the town for over 75 years and has raised significant funds that have been used for the local community, the people of Cornwall and also internationally as well.

“During the past year we have supported the Newquay Food Bank, Tretherras School, Cornwall Air Ambulance, Shelterbox, and donated funds to Newquay RNLI and helped at the lifeboat day.

“In addition, we have helped over 2500 people with the Lendwithcare programme and created over 356 jobs.

“We are raising additional funds for the Newquay Food Bank by promoting Remembrance Stars for those who have lost a loved one and these are placed onto the Rotary Christmas tree.

“The Rotary Club of Newquay wishes everyone a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Bring your family along for a fun-filled day. We can’t wait to see you and spread some holiday cheer.”

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