A spell is being put on lots of young wizards and witches during the Autumn half-term.

Professor Lavinia Marveloso is bringing her Halloween wizards and withcraft school of excellence to Preston.

Taking place at Guy’s Thatched Hamlet the event includes broom stick training, wand skills, casting spells for long-lasting friendships and meeting a sorting hat.

The half-an-hour sessions are free to attend and there’s four sessions each day.

Based off Garstang Road the Thatched Hamlet is a family-friendly venue for the Halloween witchcraft sessions.

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No booking is required and the sessions are 2pm-2.30pm, 2.45pm-3.15pm, 3.30pm-4pm and 4.15pm-4.45pm on Friday 3 November and Saturday 4 November.

Children taking part have the opportunity to buy their wand and have a souvenir picture with the Professor.

Put on by Step Into The Story the children’s sessions are constructed by designer and artist Carol Little.

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Scripts for theatrical performances are written and directed by Linda Hampton.