The star of Aardman’s latest film, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, has had a festive makeover... Just in time for Christmas! Painted by Gromit Unleashed 3 artist Ruth Broadway, Norbot the smart gnome has been transformed into Santabot. He’s a right Christmas cracker!

Meet Santabot

You may spot this metre-tall masterpiece on top of a festive VW van throughout December courtesy of our pals at Christmas Dubs, who generously decorate their vans with lights and tour the South West for The Grand Appeal. Over the last nine years, they have raised a whopping £85,000 for sick children and their families.

Christmas Dubs in their full festive glory and new recruit Santabot, who will be joining them this year. 

But did you know that Santabot is in search of his forever home? Perhaps he’ll find it with you...

For your chance to secure Santabot, simply enter our charity raffle. Tickets are a steal at just £2, with the money raised supporting The Grand Appeal, the Bristol Children’s Hospital Charity.

Please make sure you’ve read the terms and conditions, and don’t hang about! The raffle closes on Saturday 10 January.

Are You Ready to ‘Shine bright for Bristol Children’s Hospital’?

Santabot isn’t just here on a whim. He has travelled all the way from the North Pole to be a part of ‘Shine Bright for Bristol Children’s Hospital’!

This annual event, run by The Grand Appeal, sees people across the South West decorate their homes with all things seasonal in support of sick children and babies. Find out where your nearest display is with the nifty virtual map. You might also spot two more festive Norbots: ‘Twinkle’ and ‘Sugar and Spice’ along the way. 

Two cracking Shine Bright displays from long-time supporters. 

Of course, you’re also invited to join in the fun and create your own display. Whether you’re keen to string a thousand lights or simply stick some snowflakes in your window, we’d love to have you join the ‘Shine Bright for Bristol Children’s Hospital’ family.

The Grand Appeal’s Patient Hotel...

In true Christmas spirit, the money raised from raffle tickets is going somewhere magical: The Grand Appeal’s Patient Hotel. The first of its kind in the UK, this facility will provide sick children and their families with accommodation, rehabilitation and treatment spaces under one roof.

The Grand Appeals Patient Hotel will be a home-from-home environment close to the hospital.

Crucially, the Patient Hotel will allow children to leave the hospital’s clinical setting as their intensive treatment and care comes to an end. It will be a space for patients and their families to rest and recover as the child undergoes the final stages of their treatment.

If you’re not sold already, discover more about The Grand Appeal’s Patient Hotel today.

So, what are you waiting for? Don’t miss your chance to take Santabot home AND help fund a groundbreaking project for sick children.

Grab your raffle ticket today and feel good knowing you’ve done good this Christmas.