PEOPLE can dine with Santa as he prepares for the big day – and support a good cause.

Dedicated Salisbury fundraisers, Lynne Rose and Colin Ford, are inviting families to start their festive season at a special Lunch with Santa event on December 14, at the Laverstock & Ford Sports Club.

The event is part of Lynne and Colin’s ongoing fundraising for The Stars Appeal, Salisbury District Hospital’s Charity, as they prepare for the Dalai Lama Mountain Trek in April 2026.

Having raised funds together on their last two charity treks in support of the charity, the pair are once again joining forces as Team COLLYN to support services and projects that make an essential difference for patients, their families and staff at Salisbury District Hospital.

Tickets for Lunch with Santa cost £10 per child, with family adults and siblings aged 12 and over going for free. Each child ticket includes lunch and a gift from Santa.

The event also promises a free Letter to Santa writing station, photo opportunities, a sweet-treat gift table, as well as festive music and a fun family atmosphere, while tickets for the Team COLLYN BIG Christmas Raffle will also be available.

Lynne and Colin said they were grateful to the sports club, which is providing the venue, as well as Spitfire Kitchen, based at Warner House in Castle Street, which is donating the children’s lunches and food for family adults and over-12 siblings to purchase on the day.

“We can’t thank Kerry and her team at Spitfire Kitchen enough for their kindness and generosity,” the pair said.

The event is also sponsored by Complete Construction Salisbury Ltd, Total Foot Health, Parker Bullen, Ockenden Financial Planning, Access2 Human Resources and Personnel Placements.

“We’re overwhelmed by the support from our community,” Lynne and Colin added. “This event is all about bringing families together for a bit of Christmas magic while helping raise vital funds for The Stars Appeal.”

For more information on the event, and to book tickets, visit team-collyn-stars-appeal.sumupstore.com.