Tuesday, December 15

10.30am and 1pm - Santa's Christmas Cracker at the Princess Theatre, Burnham. Festive fund for all the family.

Wednesday, December 16

Merlin's Apprentice continues at the Brewhouse in Taunton. Various times and prices.

7.30pm - members of the Tacchi-Morris Community Classes present two inspiring evenings of dance, theatre and festive musical performances at the centre in School Road, Taunton.

Thursday, December 17

Aladdin and his magic lamp are at The McMillan Theatre, Bridgwater. Join Aladdin on his journey to find the powerful magical lamp that will change his life forever, but beware of the evil Abanazar who has a few tricks up his sleeve. Packed full of comedy, song and dance. A real festive treat for all the family. Runs until Saturday.

9pm - Tim Pitman's Christmas Special at the Windmill Club, Edithmead. Tel: Call 01278 780367

Friday, December 18

9.30am - 5pm, arts and crafts pre-Christmas sale at the CICCIC, Paul Street in Tanton.

Festive skating at Hestercombe Gardens, Taunton. Various times and prices.ety Jazz plus Ian Wynne on piano at Laburnum House Lodge Hotel, Sloway Lane, West Huntspill. Admission £10. Tel: 01278 788070.

Saturday, December 19

10am - 12noon, coffee morning at the Methodist Church, College Street, Burnham.

7pm - Gospel Tabernacle Church Highbridge & Friends presents, Why Christmas – Celebration Concert of Christmas carols and music at the Princess Theatre, Burnham. Ticketse £5. Proceeds to St. Margaret’s Hospice.

Sunday, December 20

7pm - Bridges plus two local support acts play the Bridgwater Arts Centre. Tickets: £3 adv, £5 on the door.

Monday, December 21

7pm - carol singing at Brent Knoll Primary School, Brent St, Brent Knoll with special guest, Gracie Wickens. Refreshments in the school hall afterwards.