A HUGE convoy will take place on Saturday 7th December to give local children and their
families a special treat. All the families have been affected by bereavement or illness
and the day is designed to make them feel special, something that many of them have
not experienced for a while.

The event, which is organised by local independent family funeral directors, Daniel
Robinson & Sons has become a tradition in the lead up to Christmas. This year they
have teamed up with Gates of Harlow bringing Harlow’s two oldest family businesses
together for our community.

Gary Neill, Managing Director of Daniel Robinson & Sons said “this event has grown and
grown over the years, seeing many people coming out onto the streets to cheer and clap
as the convoy passes. It really does make the children feel so special, and so humbling
when you see the smiles on their faces”.

The convoy will start at 1.45pm from Gates of Harlow and end up at approx 2.30pm at
The Playhouse, where the children will be welcomed by Chris Vince MP , before enjoying
the matinee performance of the pantomime. Mr Neill continued “We are delighted to be
joining forces with the Gates family business who like us work all year round to support
the community of Harlow”.

The convoy of 15 decorated limousines (including the drivers in fancy dress!) will be led
by Santa on his sleigh and joined by Essex Fire & Rescue and Essex Police.

Jack Greenhall, Director and Operations Director of Gates said “Having been involved
with this wonderful event last year, we are delighted to be joining forces with Daniel
Robinson & Sons once again. Jack continues “this year promises to be bigger and better,
and we are very much looking forward to welcoming local families to the dealership”.

Details of the convoy route can be found on both companies Facebook page, websites,
and by scanning the QR code below.

Both companies invite you to join them somewhere on the route, make some noise and
have some fun, the route will be published on the Facebook page
www.facebook.com/DanielRobinsonAndSons