5 things to do next week (16/12-22/12)

5 things to do next week across Central Lancashire & the Fylde Coast

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00:00Hi, I'm digital reporter, Amy Seddon, and welcome to another edition of Five Things

00:12to Do Next Week across central Lancashire and the Fylde Coast.

00:17First up, in Preston, head down to Preston Markets on Saturday, December 21st for the

00:23chance to meet the iconic festive characters, the Grinch and Olaf, as well as the special

00:29meet and greets, which are free by the way. Attendees can expect a traditional afternoon

00:33of festivities and carol singing. You can of course also buy some festive food whilst

00:38you avoid the Grinch's devious ploy. Olaf and the Grinch will be out between 11.30am

00:44to 12.10pm, 12.45pm to 1.20pm, and 2pm to 2.40pm.

00:52Nearby in South Ribble, Penrhythm Community Centre is holding a Christmas celebration

00:57today, on Saturday, December 21st. This free event, hosted by New Beginning Christian Church,

01:04is on between 5pm and 8pm, and is perfect for all the family. Attendees can expect to

01:10hear traditional carols, watch a kids' nativity, listen to some gospel stories, take part in

01:15kids' crafts, a photo booth, and enjoy food and hot chocolate.

01:22The pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, is then on at the Trolley Theatre, with shows

01:27from Tuesday to Saturday. Presented by K-DOS, this is a traditional pantomime for the whole

01:33family, which tells the story of a poor family forced to sell their beloved pet cow for a

01:39bag of beans, which brings some unexpected surprises. Unfortunately for those who have

01:44not yet grabbed their tickets, all the shows have now sold out.

01:49Over on the Fylde Coast, Blackpool Church is hosting an evening of traditional carol

01:54singing, led by a live choir, on Saturday, December 21st. Doors open at 6.30pm, with

02:02the free event starting at 7pm and finishing at 8pm. Audiences can also enjoy mulled wine

02:09and mince pies around the Christmas tree before the service.

02:14Christmas by Candlelight is also on at the Blackpool Winter Gardens on Sunday, December

02:1822nd. Starting at 7.30pm in the Empress Ballroom, a spectacular West End cast and an incredible

02:26live band perform your favourite Christmas hits as you've never heard them before. Tickets

02:32are still available and start from £25.

02:36So there are five top things to do next week, but whatever you're up to, have a good one!