It's all fun and games! And music...and panto.... Here's five things to do today

Babes In The Wood

It’s panto time again with St. George’s Dramatic and Musical Society.

This year they are presenting ‘Babes In The Wood’ by Norman Robbins - the traditional fairy tale with Robin Hood appearing as the hero who, with his Merry Men, rescues the babes and gives the wicked sheriff his comeuppance.

Performances take place at St. George’s Church Hall, Halliwell Street, Chorley tonight at 7.30pm and again tomorrow at 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Tickets are priced at £7 (£5 concessions) and can be booked on 01257 276540, or some seats may be available on the door.

Birds of Prey

Meet some magnificent birds of prey tomorrow as they swoop in to Lady Elsie Finney House in Ingol. Open 11am-noon, refreshments will be available and everyone is welcome, entry by donation. Call 01772 721073 for more details.

Aardman Animations Model Making Workshops - Gromit

Join an expert model maker from Aardman Animations for a fun, clay modelling workshop today. Sessions take place from 11am at The Harris, Preston where you can make your very own Gromit to take home and keep. See www.eventbrite.co.uk.

Lauren Housley

UK singer-songwriter and BBC Radio 2 favourite Lauren Housley is performing tonight at Kirkland and Catterall Memorial Hall, one of a run of intimate acoustic shows. Book via www.skiddle.com

Whist & Dominoes

If your brain cells are in need some exercise during these winter days, join in with a few games of whist and dominoes, tonight from 7.30pm at Whitechapel Village Hall, Church Lane, Whitechapel. Entry is just £3 including tea and biscuits.