December also means pantomime season, and Halstead-based theatre school Vikki V’s is performing its this weekend.

The group will be performing Snow White and the Seven Talls, which is a comic take on the traditional fairy story.

The performance will take place at the Queen’s Hall on Saturday and Sunday, with shows at 2pm and 6pm on Saturday and at 6.30pm on Sunday.

All tickets are £6 from 07512831575 and proceeds are going to CATS Claws and Tails Rehoming and Rescue Centre.

There will be refreshments and a raffle.