Community groups, schools, artists, organisations and businesses along with community arts programme OUTSIDE are once again co-creating a Live Advent Calendar across the town, and everyone is invited to be part of this special event.

Every morning in December on the run up to Christmas Day, the location of a door will be revealed on the OUTSIDE website and social media channels. Residents of Leek and beyond are invited to find the real door in the town, and open it between 4pm and 6.30pm (4pm-5pm on 24 December) to be treated to a surprising festive moment.

OUTSIDE creative director Sarah Bird said: “After the phenomenal response to 24 Doors last year, we’re thrilled to be working with a fantastic group of people from Leek and the surrounding area on this year’s event. 24 Doors is a truly unique experience that brings together the community, showcasing the creativity of everyone involved and allowing people of all ages to connect with each other and with their town in the most festive way. This year’s calendar features a brilliant range of surprises, with something special each day to fill December with joy and wonder.”

With singers and storytellers, dancers and drummers, theatrical encounters and twinkly light trails, there’s a whole host of fun and festive experiences to discover behind the doors. Over 40 different groups, organisations and venues are involved in the project, from shops and sports clubs to hairdressers and hotels, with activities, displays and performances being delivered by a huge variety of people including artists, students and musicians.

24 Doors culminates on Christmas Eve with big community carol singalong at Leek Town Football Club.

For those who can’t make it along in person each day, there will be a digital version of the calendar at outsidearts.org where they can find out what’s behind each door.