Saturday, December 17, 2011

Santa’s Island

For those who are disappointed that Santa will not be at Valentines Mansion this year, [it’s closed for refurbishment] do not despair. I have spotted Santa doing a bit of fishing on the island at Redbridge Lakes.


While Santa is relaxing and having a rest, in preparation for the big day, he has given the café staff permission to allow children to visit his Grotto, conveniently situated in the Café where parents can have a cup of tea, mince pie or even a Full English. Children can select a present for themselves at the heavily subsidised cost of £1.

The Lakes are also open on Boxing Day when Gordon will be dishing out free mince pies and a glass of mulled wine to everyone who visits.

Don’t be shy, the lakes are not just for anglers. Last summer they attracted Bird watchers, Dog walkers and Families along with groups of oldies and others with special needs.

They are still planting shrubs and trees and doing all sorts of things to enhance the environment and now the University of East London is on board doing an ecology study for them.

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