All Aboard the Polar Express!!!

Members of Craven Open Door certainly got into the Christmas spirit with a trip aboard the Polar Express.

We caught the train from Bolton Abbey and travelled to the North Pole (Embsay) all the

time being entertained by the train staff, conductor and a magician.

We were served hot chocolate and chocolate cookies which were very welcome given the cold and wet weather outside the carriage windows. And once at the North Pole (Embsay) – a very special guest boarded the train … a visit from Santa!

He had a word for everyone and spent time with each and every member chatting and distributing silver bells to help get us in the mood.

As part of the experience all guests were given a Polar Express commemorative ceramic mug – a lovely reminder of an excellent evening on board.

May we take this opportunity to thank members of the Skipton Temperance Hall Fund who kindly supported our visit by a generous donation towards the cost of the experience. All our staff and members are particularly grateful for your support.