THE CHRISTMAS season is usually filled with light switch ons, concerts and parties. It will be very different this year - but Rhyl Town Council is determined to still sprinkle festive magic.

Rhyl Town Council will be screening a hour-long film.

Hosted by children's favourite Dozy Dave, the film includes magic tricks, a cartoon, jokes, singing and a visit from a festive VIP.

Cllr Ellie Chard, Rhyl mayor, said: "Normally, the town council supports or hosts a wide range of free events from January right the way through to the end of the year.

“Usually, about now, we are looking forward to the Denbighshire Leisure lights switch-on, Christmas Pops music, and our own Rockin' Rhyl children’s party. But legislation means that, understandably, nothing can go ahead.

"We understand, and support, the need to put safety first, but town councillors were still sad to think young children would miss out on Christmas fun this year.

"Last year's party was a great success and gave Rhyl children an afternoon of free entertainment.

"We were determined not to be defeated though and thought if children can't come to our party, then we'd take the party to them.

"We have worked with an entertainer to make a Christmas party film which children can watch, and take part in, at home."

The film will go live on the town council’s YouTube channel from December 1 where it will stay throughout the month, giving children the chance to watch and be entertained as many times as they like.

Links will also be available on the town council’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram feeds.

Cllr Chard added: "Children have had to put up with a lot this year, and it's not always easy to explain why they can't go out, see their friends and go to school. We didn't want Christmas to be devoid of magic so have come up with the next best thing.

"Even better, it won't just be the children of Rhyl who benefit, but youngsters everywhere can now take part in all the fun from the safety of their own home.

"We hope our film gives children a sprinkling of magic and something to look forward to in what is going to be a very different festive season."