Winning young artists collect their prizes

HARE HATCH: Youngsters competing in a Christmas colouring competition received their winner’s prizes on Saturday.

The event, hosted by Hare Hatch Sheeplands, also saw the president of Reading Maiden Erlegh Rotary Club receive a cheque for £1,500 on behalf of local charities.

The sum was raised during

Santa’s time at the grotto, with cash collections taken during his visit.

Andy Dicks, of Sheeplands, said: “We always enjoy Santa’s stay with us and it is wonderful that local charities will benefit.”