A FESTIVE programme of events, performances and activities has been lined up throughout December at Skipton Town Hall.

The fun kicks off tomorrow, December 3, with ‘The Fabulous Festive Fifties’ from History Wardrobe. Using beautiful displays of original fashions and accessories, History Wardrobe explores a wide range of fascinating topics including history, politics, art and literature. Guests will be served a Snowball cocktail as part of the experience.

On Sunday, December 5 there will be a Makers’ Fair held in the newly restored concert hall. The fair coincides with Skipton Christmas Market taking place in the High Street and the artisan market at the canal basin. Step out of the cold and enjoy Christmas shopping with a variety of local artists and makers producing high quality and contemporary products. There will be entertainment and festive refreshments available. Entry is free.

On Friday, December 10 The World-famous Brighouse & Rastrick Brass Band will be performing a concert that you won’t want to miss! The multi award-winning ensemble will play a mix of traditional Christmas pieces, medleys and carols to get you into the Christmas spirit.

There’s a chance to meet Father Christmas himself on Saturday, December 11, children will have the chance to take part in a craft activity with the elves, enjoy mince pies and hot chocolate, listen to a story read by Santa and receive a special gift. There are two sessions throughout the day and booking is essential.

John Bowdler, Blackpool Tower Ballroom resident organist is back on December 14 to entertain everyone at the ever-popular Skipton Town Hall Tea Dance. This event is sold out, but tickets are on sale for the 2022 tea dances.

On December 17 orchestra in residence, Skipton Camarata, is joined by the voices of The Clothworkers Consort of Leeds for a performance of Handel’s ‘Messiah’.

At the start of the school holidays, Saturday, December 18, there will be a matinee performance of Dickens’ Christmas classic, ‘A Christmas Carol’. Join Old Scrooge on his journey of enlightenment in this heart-warming new production from Quantum Theatre.

There will be three favourite Christmas films showing during December, all presented with some extra treats! On Sunday, December 12 enjoy ‘White Christmas’ with mulled wine and mince pies. On Wednesday, December 22 ‘Elf’ will be shown with hot chocolate and a sweet feast. And on Thursday, December 23turn up to the town hall in your nightwear for the ‘Home Alone’ Pizza and Pyjama Party.

Families can enjoy Christmas crafts at the Craven Museum Make & Take sessions and there is a new art club for young people aged eight years and over, where you can learn to print your own wrapping paper.

Anyone attending an event at the Town Hall can call into Craven Museum and Gallery too. It is open to the public Monday to Saturday, 9am until 4pm and entry is free. The current exhibition showing in the gallery is ‘A Yorkshire Vision’ by Kitty North.

For all the details about what is going on at the town hall, including ticket prices and booking, go to: www.skiptontownhall.co.uk