When we first started to plan the design of the Sleigh, there were certain criteria
which we needed to fulfil. Firstly Safety It has to be safe to use children are able to climb the steps Eliminate any trip hazards. The area is well lit easy access and egress provide protection from the weather Provide seating opposite Santa provide one kerbside entry point Provide Santa with seatbelt
Appearance to resemble the well known image of a Santa Sleigh Provide lighting to enhance its appearance. Be sturdy enough to carry Santa to design the off side of sleigh to prevent access.
be comfortable to sit on Ensure all trailer lights are working and legal provide a spare wheel.
It was decided the materials for making the main Structure would be 18mm exterior ply. The edge of main frame would be topped with 20mm acrylic rods, which would share the function of Led light defuser and handrail.
The Steps themselves would be of box steel topped with ply, for the handrail, aluminium tubing
Hi Everyone
Building Santa’s Sleigh
Tuesday the 2 July, the Market Rasen Lions Club started stage 3 of Making Sleigh.
Lions Gary and Mike started to cut out the sides of the Sleigh to give it the look of proper sleigh. We were held up slightly with a few showers but still managed to achieve progress.
We still have quite a lot of work to do to get it ready for Santa, and I’m sure the children and Santa will be pleased with what we have planned.
September 2024
Hi Everyone, We’ve been busy over the past few week’s making all the pieces in preparation to assembling all the parts together. The two photos opposite shows one of the Steel Steps which were cut by us the given to Adrian (friend of the Lions) who made a terrific job of welding and painting. Thanks Adrian.
The second shows part of the sleigh assembled and fixed into place on the trailer. We have also made progress with the seating for Santa. We’ve gone all out to provide him with a red leather upholstered seat for him and a matching seat for the children. Both should be very comfortable. We’ve stepped up our working days to two days a week to ensure it will be finished on time