Join us for our Christmas party on 17th November. The deputy Mayor will be switching on the Christmas lights at 11:00am and there will plenty of different activities throughout the day guaranteed to entertain. We’ve got a giant snow globe where you can have a festive photo taken, an Elf Yourself workshop, live DJ, Santa’s Grotto and a magician. As …
Halloween at Pavilions
On Saturday 27th Ocotber there was a spooktacular Halloween event at Pavilions Shopping Centre. We had a squeamish scavenger hunt, creepy arts and crafts, face painting, cupcake decorating and a Halloween hamper giveaway.
Time for a little retail therapy?
It’s a well-worn phrase but why do we refer to shopping as ‘therapy’? Aside from the obvious outcome of new clothes or shoes, there are many reasons we love to shop. With busy lives and constant connection, we sometimes need to take time out to recharge our batteries. For many people, being mindful is about blocking out life’s ‘noise’ and …
Where will you put your pumpkin?
There’s an interesting new trend for Halloween 2018…Check out Instagram, and you’ll find a range of orange glitter-painted pumpkin butts! According to an article in Metro recently, making your best asset into a sparkly, painted pumpkin is this year’s spooky thing to do….but we’re not sure it’ll work out well as a trick or treat costume in your local neighbourhood! For those …
Halloween Event – Saturday 27th October
Pop Saturday 27th October in your diary as Halloween is almost upon us! What could be better than another spooky spectacular from your favourite shopping centre? With a squeamish scavenger hunt, creepy arts and crafts, face painting and cupcake decorating, there’s something for all ages! You could even win our huge hamper of Halloween goodies from our lovely retailers! Click …
Win a huge hamper of Halloween goodies
We’ve got lots of activities to keep you entertained at our Halloween event on Saturday 27th October. But that’s not all, you’ve also got the chance to win a huge hamper of Halloween goodies! By entering our competition you will have the opportunity to win a hamper of prizes provided by New Look, WHSmith, Sainsbury’s & Claire’s. The competition is …
Fall in love with Autumn
We’re seeing some definite autumnal signs and can’t help feeling that bubbling excitement at the prospect of a new season, new clothes, different things to do and the beauty of the most colourful season of the year. This week, we’ve taken a closer look at Autumn and it’s colours, textures and accessories and, it’s safe to say, we’re already just …
Goodbye summer blues, hello new you
The summer holidays are over and with any luck you’ve taken some time out and are feeling relaxed, refreshed, and ready to embrace the autumn and winter months, despite any post-holiday blues. What better way to give yourself an all over health boost than to address your fitness, your vitamin intake and your diet? After all, Christmas is only a …
Ten Top Tips to Deal with the Tricky Transition Season
With sultry summer days still clear in our memory, this tricky time of transition, before Autumn arrives in all its glory, can be a wardrobe nightmare. Follow our top ten transition wardrobe tips and avoid the pitfalls of unpredictable weather by blending the seasons perfectly. 1. Darker basics Replacing your whites and pastels with deeper colours gives a nod to …
Superpowered Schoolwear
The competition between high street retailers for the best school uniform offers is well and truly on, and the cheapest price points don’t mean the poorest quality either. New quality updates from all retailers allow for every lunchtime spill, playground scuffle and every inch they grow, and if you’re unsatisfied, many retailers offer a no quibble guarantee for anything between …
