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Magical
Christmas Safari Special - Father Christmas visits Knowsley Safari
Park
THIS year, Father Christmas
will be visiting Knowsley Safari Park to make sure that the animals
and visitors are all ready for Christmas. Arriving on a
magical husky-drawn carriage, Father Christmas will be hosting a
one-off, festive breakfast, on 22 December 2012; for all the mummies,
daddies and little ones who would like to meet him ahead of the big
day.
Children will get to put their lists to Father Christmas, listen to
Christmassy stories and carol singers, courtesy of The Salvation
Army, and receive a Christmas gift. There are, however, limited
places available at his breakfast table, and he will be checking his
list twice to make sure his guests have been nice! To book the
experience contact:- 0151 430 9009.
Each weekend throughout December, the Park will be infused with
festive flavour, including story time with Santa, and a 20 foot
sparkling Christmas tree. Visitors will also be able to see what
happens on the Safari drive as Christmas approaches, from the winter
preparations for the lion cubs celebrating their first Christmas to
the Siberian tigers basking in the cold.
Creative children can also drop into special seasonal workshops,
where they can learn about the continued commitment to conservation
at Knowsley Safari Park whilst making festive favours they can take
back home. What's more, the Park has slashed its admission prices
for the whole family this winter, making it easier to visit the
animals of the safari.
Eveline de Wolf, Head of Animals at Knowsley Safari Park comments:-
"The animals and keepers are so excited about meeting Father
Christmas this December and sharing the experience with our
visitors. Winter is an exciting time of year at the Park, and
keepers are busy getting the animals ready for the colder weather.
We always make sure that our animals are comfortable in their
environment, with some additional preparations for the British
climate such as additional bedding and heated animal housing."
* Tickets for breakfast with Santa are £10 per child + entrance fee
(children 12 months + require a ticket)
knowsleysafariexperience.co.uk.
StarGazing in St Helens
JOIN members of Liverpool
Astronomical Society on Friday, 30 November 2012 in Taylor Park, St
Helens (WA10 3HX), on Friday, 30 November 2012, from 7:00pm to
9:30pm. The Society, will display several telescopes for viewing the
Moon, Jupiter and other objects in the night sky, if clear. There
will also be an illustrated talk on astronomy. This event is free,
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British premier
stage adaptation comes home to Southport
ON Saturday 1 December,
Southport will play host to the British premier tour of Thomas
Hardy's classic novel 'A Pair of Blue Eyes.' This rare
theatrical event is to be performed at Southport College theatre by
Southport-based theatre company Rubaduk Productions. This show will
be the final leg of a tour that has taken in places such as
Liverpool, Wigan and St Helens.
Set in the 1870s, the play tells the story of the beautiful Elfride
Swancourt who has lived a life of seclusion in a small Cornish
village until the arrival of 2 strangers shatters that peace and
tranquillity forever. Comic and tragic in equal measures, a tale of
human fragility unfolds as Elfride is carried away by forces beyond
her control.
'A Pair of Blue Eyes,'
serialised between 1872-73, was Hardy's third published novel and
proved an immediate success for the young up and coming author.
Indeed, the term 'cliffhanger' originates from one of the novel's
many moments of suspense.
Artistic Director, David Sedgwick said:- "A Pair of Blue Eyes
is Hardy's most biographical novel and his most emotionally charged
work. The play deals with ideas we are all familiar with – love,
jealousy and betrayal. 'Blue Eyes' is a great story with great
characters – if you are a fan of Downton Abbey or if you love a
great story then don't miss it."
The performance starts at 7.45pm
and all tickets are on offer at the special price of only £5. To reserve tickets call:- 01704 222808. To book online:-
Rubaduk.net. |
