BOOKINGS are already being taken for this year's Christmas pantomime organised by Hyndburn leisure services.

Babes In The Wood will run from Saturday, December 1, to Tuesday, December 11, at Oswaldtwistle Civic Theatre and there will be special performances dedicated to East Lancashire schools, nurseries and playgroups from Monday, December 3, to Tuesday, December 11.

Tickets for the general public shows are now on sale at Accrington Information Centre in the town hall at £6.50 (adults), £5.50 (concessions) and £22 (family ticket). Call 01254 380293 for more information or telephone 01254 380280 for details of the special group performances.