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BACUP NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY CHRISTMAS OPEN DAYS Where / when are they?: Wednesday, December 7, 3-7pm and Saturday, December 10, 10am–2pm. 24, Yorkshire Street, Bacup, OL13 9AE. What does it involve?: Come along to our Christmas Open Day and browse for potential presents with a local history connection. There will be books by local authors, ornaments related to our coal mining heritage and also DVDs on local subjects. You will also be able to access our eclectic museum on the day. Treats include a Grand Raffle with chocolates and wine up for grabs and refreshments including mulled wine and mince pies. Who is it suitable for?: All ages. Any other information?: Admission is free. Want to find out more?: Visit our website: www. bacupnaturalhistorysociety.co.uk SANTA SPECIAL AT EAST LANCASHIRE RAILWAY Where / when is it?: Catch the train at Bury to Rawtenstall. Every weekend from November 26 until December 18, plus December 21-24, 2016. What does it involve?: Santa Claus swaps his sleigh this festive season as the Santa Special steams back into action at East Lancashire Railway. Families flock from all over the North West to the railway to enjoy what has become an annual Christmas tradition for many. Tickets are pre-booking only and include a return steam-train ride from Bury to Rawtenstall, a present, drink and biscuit for each child, a mince pie and festive tipple for adults, free entry to Bury Transport Museum and their Christmas Treasure Trail, all the entertainment on the day, including brass bands, costumed characters and carol singing, and of course a meeting with Santa Claus himself. Who is it suitable for?: Children and their carers or families. Any other information?: Prices range upwards from £14.60 per adult, £11.40 per child (from 3-15 yrs) or an adult with child under three on lap at £23. Want to find out more?: For more information on the East Lancashire Railway visit www. eastlancsrailway.org.uk. THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA EXPERIENCE Head to Narnia: Accrington Town Hall, Sunday 4 and Sunday 11 December In CS Lewis’ iconic children’s book, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, a young child steps into a wardrobe and is magically transported to the fantastical world of Narnia. For those living in the Accrington area, the path to Narnia is rather more straightforward this week –simply step through the doors of the Accrington Town Hall and soak up the festive extravaganza that is The Chronicles of Narnia Experience. CS Lewis’ children’s classic has long been a festive favourite for theatre companies, but this latest production, courtesy of Just Imagine, offers an altogether more immersive experience. Inspired by the characters and stories from the entire Chronicles Of Narnia series, the all-day event features a jam-packed children’s activities programme, including a spell casting workshop with the White Witch, a duelling masterclass with Prince Caspian and map-making with Susan Pevensie. The grand centrepiece, of course, will be lavish musical production of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe: CS Lewis’s beloved tale of four wartime evacuees who – thanks to that magic wardrobe – find themselves in a land of fauns and talking animals. Tickets for the show have selling so fast that an extra date, on December 11, has been added, so don’t hesitate – book those tickets ASAP and make the intrepid journey to Narnia. For tickets priced £8 adults, £4 children, call 01254 380 293 or visit - ticketsource.co.uk/ hyndburnleisure