Operation Ruloph is hosting a Gift Drive event at the Deer Park on November 12.  

The event is free to attend, but we organisers request you bring a gift to give to 'Santa'.  As a thank you, not only will you see the amazing Orangery and gardens, but we will serve a cream tea and have the amazing Rock Choir to entertain you - and 'Santa'.  

There will also be a raffle and auction, with prizes including

  • A Meal for two at The Pig at Combe,
  •  dinner, bed and breakfast at Dart Marina Hotel, 
  • Magnum of Bollinger Rose.
  • Lifetime trip for two on the Belmond British Pulman

Operation Rudolph is now in its 4th year, and has big plans for this Christmas, there will be several gift drive events this year, the first, A Wood Oven Flat Bread and Father Christmas event, taking place Thursday, October 26 at 7pm, at The Pig in Gittisham.

The second, a Great South West Scone Off at the Georgian Orangery at Deer Park at 2.30pm on November 12. Santa Claus will also be there so make sure you bring a present to donate to him. 

Closer to Christmas, Community Meal on Christmas Day Come and celebrate Christmas with us at The CUB at 12:30, transport is available if needed. Unable to come and join them? they can bring a cooked meal out to you.

Christmas Day Meal Box, the group can supply a box of ingredients for you to cook yourself at home, supplied and sponsored by Combe Farm Shop & Estate. Operation Rudolph We're here for anyone who may find the Christmas Season hard, be it for financial or social reasons.

You can register or find out how to volunteer or email info@inspiring-connections.org