Ayrshire firefighters organised free Santa's grotto drive thru

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Dreghorn firefighters raised hundreds of pounds for charity at their first ever Santa's Grotto Drive Thru.The frontline workers raised £732.80, which was split between Cash for Kids West Scotland and the Fire Fighters Charity.The Santa's Grotto Drive Thru took place at Dreghorn Community Fire Station on Sunday, December 15 from 12.30pm until 5pm.On the day, families drove through the appliance bay to meet Santa and received a small selection box, along with a certificate stating they met Santa at Dreghorn Community Fire Station.While families waited in the queue for their turn, there were mascots to interact with the kids and every child received a small bag of reindeer dust, hot chocolate and marshmallow.There were also vintage fire trucks on show and lots of Christmas decorations.Firefighter Kevin Webster said: "Our Santa Grotto Drive which took place on Sunday, December 11 at Dreghorn Community Fire Station was a success. "With everyone in the Christmas spirit, we managed to raise £732.80 which was split between Cash for Kids West Scotland and the Fire Fighters Charity."The event brought the local community together and celebrated Christmas in style."It was very heart warming to see lots of children and families with big smiles on their faces as they drove through our station where they received a small gift and certificate. "They got the chance to meet the favourite mascots such as Sonic, Olaf, Cash for Kids mascot - Courage the cat and of course Santa."The firefighters are "overwhelmed" by support from local businesses and members of the public.

Prior to the event, members of the local community, businesses and organisations, have handed in selection boxes, cash and gift vouchers.Primark Irvine donated 179 selection