The Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Khadim Hussain, joined Santa Claus to bring festive cheer to Bradford’s Oastler Shopping Centre.

Coun Hussain, accompanied by his Bradford Bear mascot, visited Santa’s specially-constructed grotto to sing seasonal songs and raise money for the Lord Mayor’s Appeal which is supporting Bradford Disability Sport and Leisure.

Santa will appear three more times in his grotto on the following days before Christmas: Saturday, December 21, 11am to 3pm; Sunday, December 22, 1pm to 3pm; and Monday, December 23, 11am to 3pm.

Anyone who wants a picture with Santa will be asked to donate to a bucket for the Lord Mayor’s Appeal, and there will also be a prize for the best photo taken.