FATHER Christmas swapped his sleigh for a motorbike on Sunday, to deliver toys to children in need.

The 15th annual 3 Amigos Toy Run saw around 400 bikers cross the county, spreading festive cheer along the way.

With panniers bulging with donated toys, the Christmas convoy set off from Pembroke’s Commons car park, travelling through Pembroke, Pembroke Dock, Neyland, Milford Haven and Haverfordwest, as families lined the streets to wave them on.

Ness Moseley, whose husband Grizz is one of the original 3 Amigos, said the run was now part of Pembrokeshire's Christmas tradition.

"People have grown up watching the toy run," she said. "There are teenagers who were just babies when we started, and they come out every year to watch and cheer us on."

On top of the piles of presents, this year's run also clocked up £5,000 for good causes.

"We were able to give £2,000 to Action For Children, £2,000 to Withybush Hospital and £1,000 will also go to Glangwili Hospital," said Ness.

"This year is especially important as we’re helping oncology and palliative care patients too, not just the children’s wards.

"There are children there who are very poorly, and we've been able to brighten up their day with a present they would not have had otherwise."

Ness said everyone who takes part is incredibly passionate about the event.

"When you give the cheques over, and you're stood there with the nursing staff and they're almost in tears because they're so grateful, it just reminds you why you do it," she said.

"That’s what keeps us going every year."

She added: "I would just like to say a huge thank you to everyone, our volunteers have been out and about since September, standing outside in the cold collecting donations, putting up posters, and visiting every shop in Pembrokeshire to collect money and presents.

"Without the donations and people turning up we don’t have an event - we just couldn’t do it without them."

Among the numbers were riders from Carmarthen and Swansea, and while snow put paid to a few from further afield, thankfully it didn’t stop Santa from turning up.

"I felt like a five-year-old when I saw him in his red suit," said Ness.

"I was worried he wouldn't make it all the way from the North Pole!"