THE Room Upstairs at the Palace Theatre has been playing host to a new venture – the ?Please Yourself Club? on alternate Thursdays from 1.45pm to 4pm since September 2014.

It is an opportunity for people to get out and come along to meet people, play some board or card games, try a new craft, have a game of bingo, take part in a quiz and raffle - or just have a natter and a cuppa (with biscuits as well!).

You do what you feel like in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

The venue is now holding its Christmas special on Thursday, December 18 from 2pm to 4pm and people are being invited to join in for some festive fun and games, with the odd mince pie and sausage roll thrown in.

A spokesman from the theatre said: "Staff will be on hand to provide all the things needed. So why not give it a try and come and join us. You will be made very welcome."

Anyone interested will need to book in advance as places are limited to 40.

Tickets will cost £5 and can be purchased from the Palace box office.

Details of the dates for the ?Please Yourself Club? for Spring 2015 can be found in the Theatre Brochure, on the Palace Theatre website, or you can pick up a leaflet from the venue.

Alternatively, call the theatre on 01527 65203 and ask for details and availability of tickets.