SANTA is looking for a little helper to join him en route to his grotto next month.

People are being asked to nominate a child they feel deserves to accompany the man in red on his way to Monkton Elm garden centre, in Monkton Heathfield.

Santa will be arriving at Taunton Station before travelling to Monkton Elm on Saturday, November 26, and the garden centre is looking for nominations for a child to accompany him on his journey.

Andrew Pitman, store manager, said: “Our VIP guest Santa will be arriving at the garden centre in style and we’re looking for a very special young person to accompany him and make sure he arrives safely to greet all the girls and boys.

“We are looking for nominations of a child who has done something good for their community or for charity or who has overcome an illness or personal difficulty and deserves a real treat.

“The nominated child will meet Santa at the train station and travel with him to the garden centre.

"They will also be allowed to bring a friend and a parent or guardian.”

Nominations can be made via e-mail to a.pitman@monkton-elm.co.uk and nominators should give details of who they wish to nominate and why.

All emails must include clear contact details of the nominator.

The winner will be picked at random and by being the nominator or nominee they have agreed to take part in publicity.

The closing date for nominations is Monday, November 14.

Santa’s arrival will take place at Monkton Elm Garden & Pet Centre on Saturday, November 26 at 11.30am.