Primary Times Lancashire Winter 2021

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FUN WINTER ISSUE FOR ALL THE FAMILY

ISSUE 123 WINTER 22 November 2021 - 31 January 2022

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In Lancashire 12 Roche Gardens, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire SK8 7QT Tel: 0161 439 4694 Fax: 0161 439 4694 Email: belinda.etl@ntlworld.com Website: www.primarytimes.co.uk Publishing Editor: Belinda Harman-Craddock Advertising Sales: Belinda Harman-Craddock, Jonathan Harman-Craddock Production: Nathan Pretlove nathan@winterhilldesign.co.uk Listings Editor: Jan Holden Distribution: Bennetts Distribution Primary Times in Lancashire is independently published & distributed free through Primary Schools throughout Lancashire. It’s also available by subscription at £10 per year. Its aims are to inform families and children of current educational issues, forthcoming events, courses and attractions and to give teachers, pupils and parents the opportunity to participate in the magazine by adding to its contents or joining in the competitions which we run.

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Welcome to our Christmas issue, it is packed full of great ideas of where to go over the festive period, with a special emphasis on Panto! We always love to see all the theatres advertising their family shows, which we know, would be the first visit to the theatre for some of our younger readers.

Once again, a big thank you to all our schools for helping us distribute the magazine and a big thank you to all our advertisers for their continued support. It means more to us right now as it ever has, so please mention Primary Times when you visit them!

We are looking forward to a much better 2022 compared to this year, and we will be back with our February half term issue early next year. For now though, from all of the Primary Times team, we hope you have a very merry Christmas and a prosperous and healthy new year!

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News Around

6 Roundabout 6 Confidence in Cooking 8

The Value of Money

10 Creative Writing 12 12 Days of Christmas Activities 14 Theatre 14 Competition

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A magical experience at Blackpool Pleasure Beach Blackpool Pleasure Beach is once again sprinkling some magic fairy dust and opening the doors to its popular Christmas Grotto. A true winter wonderland, the Grotto is a magical experience where little ones can not only meet Santa, but also marvel at a winter wonderland including themed games, food and warming drinks, then take a magical ride on Alice in Wonderland, an enchanting trip through the looking glass in your very own Cheshire Cat carriage.

Visitors will be greeted by festive elves and guided through Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s very own North Pole, before meeting the star of the show – Father Christmas. A truly interactive experience, the elves will ensure all children receive a special present in a festive gift bag.

After meeting Santa, guests will then be welcomed by Papa Elf and Miss Christmas Eve who will add a bauble making kit, magic reindeer food and a magic key to all children’s gift bags.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach Christmas Grotto Wonderland, dates from 20th November to 24th December. To book visit blackpoolpleasurebeach.com/grotto Terms & Conditions apply

A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all from Tiggi Tiger and friends and all at The British Commercial Vehicle Museum. We look forward to seeing you here for more fun in 2022.

Look out for news of our upcoming events at: www.britishcommercialvehiclemuseum.com www.facebook.com/bcvmt/ https://twitter.com/BCVMLeyland https://www.instagram.com/bcvm_18/

Competition winners from October issue Gangsta Granny family ticket winner: Kate Reilly, Fleetwood Elf the Musical family ticket winner: Edwyn Simpson, Blackpool

Edwyn Simpson (left) & brother Myles

Christmas at Affinity Lancashire Join in the free festive fun at Affinity Lancashire. Embark on a magical journey through Santa’s Sorting Office, let the interactive elves welcome you into the bespoke igloo, and guide you through the multiple stations of the sorting office…

Once the letter has been created you

Firstly the present building station where you choose a gift to wrap and decorate ready to be taken over to the sorting area.

With its raised platforms and present slides you must sort the gifts into the correct sacks for Santa. Now it is time to visit the Reindeer Dust station to mix together a magical concoction of glitter, love and magic to power the miraculous animals on Christmas eve, you also get to take a bag of this home. Then on to design your very own letter to Santa and also your Christmas wish to leave on the tree.

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can post this in the pigeon hole ready for collection on Santa’s next visit. Check out the countdown to Christmas clock so you can see how long is left until the most magical day of the year. On Santa’s Santa or on the days he’s busy visiting other boys and girls and we’re sure Santa won’t mind you having a picture taken in his special throne.

Don’t forget before you leave you must sit in the enchanted sleigh and say your wish 3 times inside your head to make the Christmas magic begin and then hang your wish upon the Christmas tree for Santa to take with him on Christmas eve. www.affinityoutlets.com/lancashire

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­ on’t let flu spoil D the December holidays Flu cases tend to increase in December and January so it’s not too late to get your child vaccinated against flu.

Blackpool unveils a magical christmas by the sea experience It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas as Blackpool prepares to unwrap its biggest ever package of free festive entertainment.

The resort is set to become an extraordinary winter wonderland over the coming weeks with a sackful of shows, entertainment, events and attractions. The centrepiece of the Christmas programme will be a Christmas By The Sea village complete with an outdoor skating rink, simulated snowfalls, log cabins, magical forest, larger-than-life light installations, festive light projection shows and Magical Express tram rides along the Golden Mile. The village is due to open on Friday 19 November and will remain in place until January 3 as part of an extended Blackpool Illuminations season.

Standing in the shadow of the iconic Blackpool Tower, the 40m-long synthetic ice rink will be free to use and includes skate hire. There will be 40-minute sessions from Thursday to Sunday from November 19 until December 17, and then daily until January 3. No advance bookings are required, simply turn up to the session you wish to attend.

Alongside the rink will be a magical forest with 35 twinkling Christmas trees, a dozen log cabins serving a range of food, drink, gifts and souvenirs, light installations including a giant illuminated bauble, and regular artificial snowfalls to create the full alpine experience!

The opening of the Christmas By The Sea village will also see the world premiere of Frost Fairies, a newly-created 3D light projection show on the front of the Blackpool Tower building.

There is also a fantastic range of shows and entertainment on offer across the resort including: Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs, traditional panto at its very best in the glorious surroundings of The Blackpool Grand Theatre. Performances from December 3 until January 2.

Aladdin, starring Kevin Simm and Emmerdale’s Kelsey Beth Crossley, and showing at the Blackpool Pleasure Beach Globe Theatre from November 25 until December 24 And for those who prefer an alternative way of celebrating Christmas, the hit West End musical, Hairspray, will be at the Winter Gardens from December 13 to January 2. www.visitblackpool.com/Christmas.

For most children, the vaccine is given as a nasal spray. It is safe, quick, effective and painless. The vaccine has been used over the last eight years in schools in the UK where millions of children have been vaccinated. The flu vaccine is offered in school to all primary school and secondary school aged children. Strains of flu can vary from year to year, so even if your child was vaccinated last year it is important that they are protected for this coming season.

The nasal spray vaccine contains a highly processed form of porcine gelatine. If this is not acceptable, speak to your child’s school nurse or local Immunisation team about the alternative offer.

GP practices provide the flu vaccination to all children of 2 and 3 years of age. They can also provide the flu vaccination to children with certain long term conditions such as a learning disability, diabetes, heart problems and severe asthma from 6 months of age.

Vaccinating children each year not only offers protection to children, but also protects family members such as grandparents and other vulnerable groups in our community.

Reducing the chances of catching flu could also mean you and your children are less likely to need time off school or work due to illness, or to care for sick family members.

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Flu can be a very unpleasant illness in children as they suffer the same symptoms as adults including fever, chills and aching muscles and some may need to go to hospital for treatment. Serious complications of flu include a painful ear infection, acute bronchitis and pneumonia. The best way to protect your child from flu is by having them vaccinated.

Many children have already been vaccinated but there are still many local children yet to take up this opportunity.

For more information on the children’s flu vaccination programme, go to www.nhs.uk/ Conditions/vaccinations/Pages/childflu-vaccine.aspx

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Roundabout Family events diary

Ongoing

Until Fri 17 Dec

Mon 27 Nov – Sun 9 Jan

Lancaster On Ice

Dalton Square, Lancaster Join in the Christmas fun at Lancaster On Ice. Christmas Market Stalls, the Giant Tipi Bar, 800m real ice, Ice-Rink and giant Ferris Wheel.

Tickets start from £8 for children and £11 for adults. Tel: 01524 64170

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Santa’s Grotto

Ribby Hall Village, Wrea Green The magic of Christmas comes alive with a visit to see Santa. Climb the staircase high into the Magical Tree House where Santa’s team of hard working elves will greet you and introduce you to the big man himself. A must-do enchanting experience! Children will receive a special gift from Santa as well as a picture to remember your visit. £22 per child, up to 2 accompanying adults go free. Tel: 0800 0851717

Selected dates, November to December

Christmas at Gulliver’s World

Gulliver’s World, Warrington Escape to Gulliver’s World for a festive family adventure. Look out for Elfie mischief, fairy fun and snowy surprises. https:// www.gulliversworldresort.co.uk/ christmas-at-gullivers

Thu 25 Nov, 2, 9, 16 Dec 3-8pm Sat-Sun 27-28, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19 Dec 11am-4pm Mon-Fri 20-24 Dec 11am-4pm

Santa’s Magical Sorting Office Journey

Affinity Lancashire, Fleetwood Embark on a magical journey through Santa’s Sorting Office. Let the interactive elves welcome you into the bespoke igloo, and guide you through the multiple stations of the sorting office - making sure your Christmas wishes come true!

This is a free event on a first come, first served basis. No booking necessary.

Until Fri 24 Dec

Christmas Grotto at Blackpool Pleasure Beach Blackpool Visit Santa Claus in his Grotto and enjoy the festive fun! The magical elves will guide you through the magical winter wonderland. Enjoy a delicious warming hot chocolate with marshmallows. Stroll along Heidi Strasse and enjoy all the Christmas themed games.

Included in your Grotto ticket is a ride on Alice in Wonderland, an enchanting trip through the looking glass in your very own Cheshire Cat carriage. Complete your visit to the Grotto with this fantasy experience! 10.30am5pm. For more information telephone: 0871 222 9090

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Christmas Fair

Samlesbury Hall, Salmesbury, Preston Join family and friends to celebrate the start of the Christmas season at Samlesbury with the festive fair! Wander through the Hall and browse a variety of stalls displaying local products. The Heritage Cafe will be serving delicious Christmas Lunches alongside plenty of mince pies, and hot turkey sandwiches (and other Christmas treats!)

Dottie’s Wafflery will be serving up delicious treats, with hot waffles and hot drinks. Free entry and parking. Tel: 01254 812010

Sun 28

Blackpool Junior Parkrun

Anchorsholme Park, Blackpool Free event for runners aged between 4 & 14. Parents or guardians are allowed to run with their children.

With the park’s footpaths being built with parkrun in mind, the course has great undulation and the two laps starting and finishing in the amphitheatre measure a perfect junior parkrun course of 2KM’s.

Children and their families are asked to arrive for around 8.50am in the Parks amphitheatre in the centre of the Park for a run briefing and warm up event. The run will start at 9am

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Thu 1 – Fri 30 (excl Christmas Day)

The Creatures of Christmas Trail

Silverdale, Lancaster Bring your team and take part in this self-lead family trail to discover more about the creatures that make Leighton Moss home this Christmas.

Normal admission charges apply to non-members (RSPB members free).

9.30am-3.30pm. Tel: 01524 701601

Sat-Sun 4-5, 11-12, 18-19 Mon-Thu 20-23

Sail to Santa

Martin Mere, Burscough For an extra special experience this Christmas, come along to one of our Sail to Santa days. Please be aware non members must also purchase an admission ticket to Martin Mere.

This is in addition to purchasing the sail to Santa ticket. Must be booked in advance. £15 per child. Ticket includes: Boat trip to see Santa on his island with his elves, visit to Santa, a gift, decorate a festive biscuit, make your own pinecone bird feeder and create your own reindeer seed mix.

Sat 4 – Sun 5

Visit Santa

Affinity Lancashire, Fleetwood Throughout December Mr Claus will be on site checking his list and checking it twice! Visit our fabulous igloo to say hello to Santa and make your Christmas wish. 11am-4pm.

Free event, no booking is required.

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Winckley Square Gardens Winckley Square Gardens will be transformed into a festive paradise, with opportunities to have your face painted, dance around in an interactive snow globe, and have your photo taken with Father Christmas’ sleigh. There will also be extra special visitors - Father Christmas’ reindeer! 11am-3pm

Penny Farm, Blackpool Fun filled day with Donkey rides, Christmas Craft, Stocking filler gifts to raise funds for World Horse Welfare plus the famous Pony Panto and of course a visit from Santa.

11am-3pm. Tel: 01253 766983

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Sat 4 – Sun 5

Christmas Crafts

Holmes Mill, Clitheroe Give your little ones a treat with our Christmas Craft workshop. Make both a reindeer & snowman cracker (the sweet treats to go inside are provided); festive finger puppets, decorate a snowman bath bomb and take them home in a goody bag! £6.50 per child. Approx 30 – 45 minutes. Tel: 01200 407120

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Christmas Market

Heskin Hall, Chorley Christmas market featuring outdoor cabins, lots of artisan stalls, mulled wine, brockwurst, a choral festival, children’s rides, entertainment & of course appearances by Santa! 2pm8pm. Free entry

Sat 11 – Sun 12

Drive-In Movies

Affinity Lancashire, Fleetwood Enjoy all your festive favourites from the comfort of your own car - tickets can be purchased online www.smalltownbigscreen.com

Sat 11-Sun 12

Santa Special Cruise

Barton Grange, Preston Enjoy a relaxing, scenic cruise this festive season. A real treat for children & adults alike. Onboard pixies ask children to look out for Santa who is waiting nearby, whilst they enjoy a refreshing glass of cordial and cake! Adults & children receive a Christmas present from Santa. £20 per person. Tel: 01524 389410

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Artisan Market

Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston Brockholes Artisan Markets showcase the best in homemade and eco-friendly gifts, from homemade crafts, boutique clothes, mindfulness sessions and wooden toys. Bring the family, make a day of it, and enjoy a truly wonderful day at Brockholes, where you will also be helping support the work of the Lancashire Wildlife Trust.

10am-4pm. Stalls will be around the Visitor Village, outside and inside Meadow Lake Suite. Free entry.

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Christmas Magic at Cuerden Valley Park

Cuerden Valley Park, Preston Enjoy a delicious breakfast or lunch at Cuerden View Café, then write your letter to Father Christmas and collect a trail map to track down his secret grotto. After finding Father Christmas children can give them their letter and receive a gift.

9.30am-2.30pm. £15 per child, £12.50 per adult. Tel: 01772 324436

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Christmas Craft Fair & Farmers Market St Catherine’s Hospice, Preston Get in the spirit of the season with a variety of festive food and drink, craft and gift stalls and Christmas music - all whilst supporting your local hospice at a very special time of year. 10am-4pm.

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Grand Christmas Concert

Blackpool Grand Theatre Poulton-le-Fylde Band returns to Blackpool’s Grand Theatre with the heart-warming Grand Christmas Concert – a fabulous festive treat for all the family. Poulton-le-Fylde Brass Band will celebrate the festive season in rousing style with the yearly Grand Christmas Concert. Packed with your favourite sing-along carols and festive melodies, this family-friendly concert is the perfect start to your Christmas. Tel: 01253 290190

Visit Santa

Affinity Lancashire, Fleetwood Throughout December Mr Claus will be on site checking his list and checking it twice! Visit our fabulous igloo to say hello to Santa and make your Christmas wish. 11am-4pm.

This is a free event and no booking is required.

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Festival of Light Parade

Blackburn The Blackburn Festival of Light event will bring the town centre alive. The return of the amazing light parade through the town centre, this year celebrating 10 years of this annual event. Huge creative light art sculptures, community created lanterns, creative performers and musicians form a beautiful light parade in Blackburn town centre. Tel: 01254 664215

Sat 18 – Fri 24

Visit Santa

Affinity Lancashire, Fleetwood Throughout December Mr Claus will be on site checking his list and checking it twice! Visit our fabulous igloo to say hello to Santa and make your Christmas wish. 11am-4pm.

This is a free event and no booking is required.

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Fri 24 Dec

Burnley A packed day of festive fun across the town centre. Look out for a giant snowglobe and roller skating snowballs and see if you can find the Santa band who will be playing a number of Christmas classics.

Children can enjoy face painting and glitter tattoos on Howe Walk too, while a balloon artist is set to wow crowds.

Gulliver’s World, Warrington Join the festive fun at Gulliver’s World Warrington on Christmas Eve as Santa prepares for his journey across the globe. Enjoy the festive rides and attractions on park and wave a final farewell to Santa before he sets off on his journey to deliver everyone’s presents. https://www. gulliversworldresort.co.uk/

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Twixmas at Gulliver’s World Warrington

Gulliver’s World, Warrington Enjoy a theme park adventure just before the new year. Come as a family for a brilliant day out complete with rides, attractions and entertainment. https://www.gulliversworldresort.co.uk

Sat 31 Dec

New Year’s Eve at Gulliver’s World Warrington

Gulliver’s World, Warrington Join the New Year’s Eve adventure.

Discover activities, entertainment and magical shows all the way through to midnight. https://www. gulliversworldresort.co.uk

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The Arena

Box Office: 01282 661234

Box Office: 0871 222 9090

Albert Rd, Colne

Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Ocean Boulevard, Blackpool

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Sat 1 – Sun 16 Jan 2022 Following a very successful first season at The Muni with ‘Aladdin’, for 2022, Shone Productions Ltd returns with another amazing pantomime - and a first for the theatre – ‘Beauty and The Beast’.

Join us for the most enchanting story of all time. Watch as an arrogant young prince is turned into a hideous Beast who is destined to stay that way until he learns to love and be loved in return. Meet the beautiful Belle who turns up at the Beast’s castle after he imprisons her mother. Will Belle and her friends conquer evil and lift the curse?

There’s only one way to find out... Don’t miss this spectacular pantomime featuring a superb cast, live band, brilliant scenery and costumes, amazing special effects and lots of laughs.

ALADDIN

Wed 24 Nov to Fri 24 Dec Telling the story of a streetwise boy from Peking who finds a strange lamp at the market with hidden powers. The wicked wizard Abanazar wants to steal Aladdin’s magic lamp to help him become the most powerful wizard in the world. He also wants to kidnap the beautiful Princess and make her his bride. Follow Aladdin’s adventures as he gets entangled in the struggle between good and evil…and we get the answers to these important questions. Will the Princess tell her father the Emperor of Abanazar’s evil plot? Will Aladdin save the day and find true love? Will the Widow Twanky ever get her washing done?

You’ll have to sit back, clap your hands, cheer, boo and enjoy the story of Aladdin to find out! This show is suitable for all ages.

King George’s Hall

The Dukes

Box Office: 0844 847 1664

Box Office: 01524 598500

Northgate, Blackburn

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SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARVES

Mon 6 – Fri 31 DEC Starring Strictly Come Dancing Champion Katya Jones as The Wicked Queen, CBBC’s Hacker T. Dog as The Magic Mirror, comedy star Charlie Guest as Muddles, the hilarious Steve Boyce as Dame Dolly, local favourite Chloe Carrington as Snow White, singing sensation Daniel Lacey as The Prince & introducing Helen Farrell as The Fairy.This magical pantomime features a delicious blend of beautiful scenery, colourful costumes, a live band, dazzling dance routines, great songs and plenty of laughter.

Come and join the beautiful Snow White and her seven little friends from the enchanted forest as they attempt to defeat the evil Wicked Queen who is overcome with jealously when her magic mirror declares that Snow White is the fairest in all the land. Will Snow White meet her handsome Prince and live happily ever after? So make sure you join us this Christmas for a truly wicked Pantomime.

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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Fri 3 – Fri 31 Dec Visit The Dukes this Christmas as they bring Beauty & The Beast to The Round theatre. Created by the team who brought you the highly acclaimed productions of Cinderella: A Fairytale and Sleeping Beauty, this brand-new production is a thoroughly festive adventure that all the family will love.

Bella and her mother live alone in the countryside, scrimping and saving to make ends meet. But, not far from their farm, in the forest, there is a terrible secret waiting to be uncovered that has made the land barren. Kidnapped by the fearsome Beast, Bella discovers that he might not be the mean-spirited creature that she has been told about – and that the curse he is under can be broken. Filled with magic, dancing and songs that you’ll love to sing along to, this is Beauty & The Beast done Dukesstyle.

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Win a Family ticket for 4 to the opening night of Gangster Granny

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Which Talent show does David Walliams appear as a judge? a) Pop Idol b) Britain’s Got Talent c) Strictly Come Dancing Email your entry to jonathan.ptl@ntlworld.com or post your answer to Primary Times in Lancashire, 12 Roche Gardens, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire SK8 7QT For a full list of GRAND THEATRE shows visit www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Dates: Thu 31 Mar - Sun 3 Apr 2022 Terms and Conditions The competition is open to residents of the United Kingdom aged 18 years and over.

The winner must include at least one adult. By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating their agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.

Only one entry will be accepted per person. Multiple entries from the same person will be disqualified. For full competition terms and conditions please go to www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/policies/competition-terms-conditions.

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Box Office: 0844 856 1111 Winter Gardens, Blackpool

HAIRSPRAY THE MUSICAL Mon 13 Dec – Sun 2 Jan 2022 Experience the magic of Hairspray The Musical this Christmas with the whole family! Starring John Thomson (Cold Feet, The Fast Show) in his musical theatre stage debut as Wilbur Turnblad alongside musician, actress and television presenter Brenda Edwards (Chicago, We Will Rock You, The X Factor, Loose Women and Songs of Praise) as Motormouth Maybelle. Breaking box office records and delighting audiences in the West End, Broadway and on the big screen since 1988! Welcome to the 60’s where Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams and dance her way onto national TV with The Nicest Kids In Town. Tracy’s audition makes her a local star and soon she is using her new-found fame to fight for equality, bagging local heartthrob Link Larkin along the way! Featuring some of musical theatre’s biggest and best hit songs, including Welcome To The 60s, You Can’t Stop The Beat, Good Morning Baltimore and so many more!

Hairspray is the hilarious, joyous, and uplifting musical that everyone needs right now! This feel-good, fun loving Musical heads to Blackpool’s Winter Garden this December! It’s the Christmas party you don’t want to miss!

Blackpool Grand Box Office: 01253 290190 Blackpool

SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARVES

Fri 3 Dec - Sun 2 Jan 2022 Mirror, Mirror on the wall… What’s the greatest panto of them all? Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at Blackpool’s Grand of course… This year’s pantomime will star Vicky Entwistle (Coronation Street) as the Wicked Queen, and Grand Panto favourite Steve Royle (Britan’s Got Talent, Comic, Presenter) returns as Muddles, to make his annual appearance. The cast also includes Jamie Steen as Nurse, Chris Warner-Drake as Prince Frederick, and Ellie Green as Snow White. Join us for the greatest magical pantomime ever told, poor Snow White is doomed to live unhappily ever after with her horrid stepmother the Wicked Queen. In true rags-to-riches style, Snow White manages, with the help of her madcap friend

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Muddles, to meet a handsome Prince and make her dreams come true. The Blackpool Grand Theatre pantomime will burst with great songs, stunning dance routines and plenty of laughter, this is a truly magical treat for all the family you won’t want to miss! Blackpool audiences are guaranteed a year of spectacular sets, dazzling costumes and sidesplitting comedy, produced by Martin Dodd for UK Productions in association with Blackpool Grand Theatre. So Heigh-Ho… Heigh-Ho… It’s off to Blackpool Grand’s panto we go!

The Old Electric Box Office: 01253 834175 Springfield Road, Blackpool

THE SNOW QUEEN

Fri 10 – Mon 13 Dec Experience The Old Electric’s take on this Hans Christian Anderson classic as Gerda sets out across frozen lands to rescue her friend Kay from the clutches of the wicked Snow Queen. Will good triumph over evil? And will true friendship overcome division? With ice, magic and more than a little sparkle, this production performed by our very own Community Theatre Company will delight children this Christmas.

Oswaldtwistle Civic Theatre Box Office: 01254 398319 Union Rd, Oswaldtwistle

ALADDIN

Sat 27-Sun 28 Nov Fri 3 – Sun 5 Dec Follow our hero Aladdin and his troublesome Mum, Widow Twankey, beat the evil Abanazar to the magic lamp and win the hand of Princess Jasmine. Aladdin is guaranteed to be full of eastern promise. Packed with songs, slapstick, silli-ness, audience participation and all the fairytale magic of traditional pantomime!

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