Our photographer was out and about to capture people enjoying a night on the town on Friday.
The last Friday before Christmas (though we appreciate that will be Christmas Eve this year!) is traditionally known as ‘Black Eye Friday’ due to the atmosphere of everyone letting loose on a day when many finish work for the festive period.
But these scenes show people having a pleasant time with friends and family as they look forward to Christmas.
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9. Good times
Anth Hodgson, Ash Hodgson, Mel Hodgson and Steve Lloyd gather for some festive fun in the town centre. Photo: IAN McCLELLANDwww.ianmacphotos.c
10. Funky jumpers
Friends Lisa Atkinson, Nicola Ridley and Nicola Thompson enter into the festive mood Photo: IAN McCLELLAND
11. In the party mood
Friends Joseph Furniss, Harry Davidson and Elliot Scrimger celebrate the arrival of the Christmas holidays Photo: IAN McCLELLAND
12. Keeping it in the family
Caroline and David Nell out on the town with daughter Morgan Hopper and boyfriend Jack Ryan Photo: IAN McCLELLAND