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October 2024 | Phonebox Magazine 57Land of Lights is returning at Gulliver%u2019s Dinosaur and Farm Parklight up the night. Visitors will explore multiple realms fi lled with glowing creatures, majestic monuments, and mystical surprises. More details: www.landofl ights.co.uk.Curtain up on theatre work As Royal & Derngate%u2019s autumn season gets going, theatre staff have been preparing to reopen most of their foyer spaces and facilities after a busy summer of building work. In addition, a new caf%u00e9-bar, Lola%u2019s, is opening next to the theatre on Guildhall Road.While the theatre stages have been dark over summer, works have been focussed on the huge task of reinforcing the foyer roof, where potentially unsafe concrete was discovered last September, to ensure complete safety without the support of scaff olding. Work has also been carried out on restoring the plaster ceiling in the historic Royal Theatre to its former glory. %u00a312million Billing investment unveiledMulti-million pound upgrades that are part of a long-term vision for Billing Aquadrome in Northamptonshire have been unveiled by new owner, Meadow Bay Villages.New and upgraded facilities include huge investment in swimming facilities, with a new Fountain Splash Lido, outdoor loungers and eateries. A new Water Park has also been created with fresh water swimming, wood burner saunas, a plunge pool, paddle boarding, kayaking and pedalos. A golf course, BMX track and marina complete the attractions. More details: www.meadowbay.com/billingaquadrome.Calling all Christmas trees!This year%u2019s Christmas Tree Festival, in St Peter & St Paul Church, Olney, will be on Dickens Weekend, Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December, 11am-4pm. New caf%u00e9-bar, Lola%u2019s is opening next to the spruced up Royal & Derngate theatre In 2023 the Festival was a great success, with over 70 trees, more than 2000 visitors and lots of money raised for charity. Now, organisers are looking to make this year%u2019s event just as successful and have put out a call for people interested in providing a tree or performing at the Festival to get in touch. Email: olneychristmastreefestival@gmail.com.Fireworks dateLast month%u2019s Newport Mayor%u2019s Update carried the wrong date for the town%u2019s Firework Display. It should have read Friday 1st November.