THEATRE company Farnham Maltings is bringing a a heart-warming Christmas story to the Barnoldswick stage.

It will perform It's a Wonderful Life at the Rainhall Centre on Wednesday.

Set in the 1940s, the play tells the story of George Bailey, a middle aged clerk who discovers the difference he has made to his family, his friends and his home town – with a little help from Clarence, the apprentice angel.

Director Gavin Stride said: “Not only is it one of my favourite stories but it feels really important, now more than ever, to be celebrating the effect, big or small, we all make within our communities and homes.

"Our hope is that people will feel that they have spent an evening in the company of new friends."

The show will start at 7pm and admission is £6.50 for adults and £5 for concessions.