The Guide: weekend things to do

A few suggestions to help you plan your weekend (4th December - 6th December 2009).

Things to do

This Saturday the 5th December, Thrapston gets ready for Christmas with the big lights Switch on.

There will be carol singing from the children of Thrapston Primary School and the Thrapston Town Band.

Father Christmas will be there with his Sleigh, and for adults a free glass of wine and mince pie.

The Christmas lights switch on wouldn't be complete without a Christmas dance. Taking place in the Plaza from 8pm with local bands.

Tickets cost £6 and are available from Kevin on 01832-735021.

A great start to the Christmas Season.

Arts & Culture

The Christmas family musical is here...HONK! The Ugly Duckling at the Royal & Derngate Theatre.

Have you ever had the feeling that you go "Honk!" when everyone else goes "Quack!"?

Well, from the moment his egg cracks open, the Ugly Duckling knows there is something different about him.

Follow Ugly's adventures in Honk!, a musical comedy adventure from the writers of Mary Poppins.

Showing this Saturday 5th Dec, and Sunday 6th Dec at the Royal & Derngate Theatre starting at 5:15pm.

Tickets start from £16 and for more information check out the Royal & Derngate website.

Royal & Derngate, Guildhall Road, Northampton, NN1 1DP

Things to do

Do you believe in Psychic readings?

Well a Mind Body Spirit Fair is happening in Mawsley.

Including Psychic/Mediumship readings, complementary therapies, and health related products.

It's being held at the Centre of Mawsley on Saturday 5th December from 10:30am.

Entrance is £2.50 and children are admitted free.

For more information check out the Peace of mind website.

Arts & Culture

Wicksteed Park brings back the 50's and 60's with The Way We Were Sunday 6th December.

An exciting musical journey through the 1950's and 1960's, from Rock 'N' Roll to Motown.

For more information on the show box office on: 01536512475 or alternatively use the Wicksteed Park website.

Wicksteed Park, Barton Road, Kettering, NN15 6NJ