CHRISTMAS is coming up quickly in the calendar and there is lots of entertainment on offer in Warrington in the run up.

This weekend promises ice skating, art and a variety of Christmas stalls.

Here is our pick of the action

ERIC TUCKER EXHIBITION >

Warrington Guardian:

Features work by Warrington artist Eric Tucker, whose prolific talent came to light after his death.

Family members discovered several hundred paintings and thousands of drawings while clearing out his home.

He has been dubbed Warrington’s ‘secret Lowry’ in recognition of his chosen topic – working-class life in a northern town

The free exhibition starts at Warrington Museum on Saturday and runs until February.

One not to be missed

ICE SKATING - GOLDEN SQUARE

Warrington Guardian:

One of the highlights of the festive period in Warrington.

A real ice rink called Icescape is coming to the Old Market Square from Friday to Saturday, January 5 – replacing last year’s Christmas teepee as the main festive attraction in Warrington town centre.

Sessions start from £6 and can be booked now icescape-warrington.co.uk

CHRISTMAS FAIRS - VARIOUS VENUES ACROSS TOWN

Warrington Guardian: Christmas Craft Fair

CHRISTMAS MARKET Latchford Community Hub, Lindley Avenue, Saturday, 12pm to 3pm There will be stalls, refreshments, raffle and Santa’s grotto

CHRISTMAS FAIR St Margaret’s School Hall, School Road, Orford, Saturday, 10am to 12pm Toiletry and jewellery stalls, a dedicated Christmas stall, cakes and a ‘bottle-bola’ plus the chance to win £100 in the grand draw. The Young Crescendos Choir will also be performing

VILLAGE CHRISTMAS CRAFT MARKET Lymm United Reformed Church and Sanctuary Cafe, Saturday, 11am to 4pm Festive gift ideas, cakes and cards

CHRISTMAS CRAFT AND FOOD FAIR STEP Tthe Oaks Centre, Stocks Lane, Penketh, Saturday from 10am until 2pm. 
All the usual stalls will be there including the cake stall, crafts, and tombolas for different age groups, plus a number of new ones!  The Christmas shop will open and there will be turkey barms and other snacks and drinks to buy. 
Entrance is free.