Festive event confident of 'positive outcome'

ORGANISERS of a huge new festive event in Merseyside say they are confident of a 'positive outcome' amid concerns raised about planning permission for the site.

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Sidestep Events Ltd (SEL), a subsidiary of production company UK Events Group, has already started work to transform Orrell Hill Woods into 'Santa's Secret Forest,' a 'cutting-edge' Christmas experience.

Couple James McMahon, 40, and Tory Harper (inset right), 40, from Crosby, are behind the huge project which is set to open on Friday, November 21.

Spanning across 40 acres of woodland, the festive attraction will take visitors on a 'magical journey' through Santa's Christmas Hub and include 10 immersive rooms.

There will also be reindeer, Merrywood Market and a dazzling light trail.

The couple's extensive career in production, which has seen them work with Britain's Got Talent, Bongo's Bingo, Reminisce and many other huge shows, has helped shape the project.