Britain's longest-serving Santa Claus is celebrating his 60th year of bringing the magic of Christmas to children - and has no plans to hang up his sack just yet. Ray Hulse, 78, has handed out thousands of gifts to delighted youngsters since donning the festive red and white suit as a stand-in back in 1962 when he was 18.
The grandad-of-one has never missed a single year dressing up as jolly St Nick - even managing to carry on through the pandemic with socially distanced appearances. He spends the festive season visiting schools, supermarkets and village halls and has raised well in excess of £55,000 during his six decades as Father Christmas.
Now, the former tyre fitter is celebrating reaching his incredible 60 year milestone and and has vowed to carry on for as long as he can. He believes he is not only the longest serving Santa Claus in Britain, but also in the world.
