Santa is setting sail across the Broads spreading good cheer to families and children.

Hemsby Lifeboat is giving Santa a hand again this year as he swaps his sleigh for the volunteer rescue service's trusty craft.

In the spirit of the service he will tour the towns and villages of Broadland whatever the weather.

Free family photos will be available.

Santa's schedule is as follows:

Scratby, Sunday December 4, 5-9pm

Rollesby, Saturday December 10, 5-9pm

Filby, Friday December 9, 5-9pm

Acle, Thursday December 15, 4-8.30pm

Brundall, Friday December 16, 4-8.30pm

Stalham, Saturday December 17, 4-8.30pm

Stalham, Sunday December 18, 4-8.30pm

Hemsby, Tuesday December 20, 5-9pm

Hemsby, Wednesday December 21, 5-9pm