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Long-time Santa parks up his sleigh, did you ever receive a visit from the Bay's man in red?

Reporter The Hastings Mail

For 29 years Len Francis has brought Christmas to life for countless Hawke's Bay kids, but this month the 85-year-old will don his red and white suit one last time.
Over the last three decades Francis has dressed as Santa for the end-of-year celebrations at Arthur Miller School in Taradale. He also served as Santa for 20 years at Puketapu school, along with nursing homes and the odd kindergarten.

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