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The holidays are coming to Swindon town centre

The Coca-Cola truck, Santa’s grotto a steady stream of visitors. Jane
and a winter wonderland are all on Stewart, marketing manager at
the menu in Swindon town centre The Brunel, said: “We know that
this month. Christmas can be an expensive time
And the town will also become a for families so this year we are
shopper’s paradise with late night pleased to be able to offer children
opening and free parking every a free visit to Santa plus a small
Thursday evening. free present. We know this will
We all know Christmas is coming be welcomed by families and it’s
when the Coca-Cola truck comes already proving to be very popular.”
to town. Swindon is one of just 46 The grotto is situated upstairs in
lucky locations that are part of the The Brunel Plaza, between Boots
exclusive tour. and Marks and Spencer. Opening
The spectacular vehicle will times vary each day so check the
be at Swindon’s Wharf Green centre’s website first at www.
between 12pm and 8pm on Friday thebrunel.co.uk
4 December. Visits to Santa can be pre-booked The Coca Cola Truck will be coming to Swindon on Friday 4 December
Visitors will have the chance via the website. Although pre-
to take photos with the truck booking isn’t essential it will help Once again The Brunel are thanks to inSwindon, Swindon
and experience a magical winter avoid queues at busy times. supporting local charity Christmas Borough Council and the Brunel
wonderland setting to get you For those who would like to have Care. Children can donate their shopping centre.
into the festive spirit, whilst also a photograph taken with Santa pocket money in return for a small The car parks where the offer
enjoying a free Coca-Cola of your there will be an opportunity to sack of magic and sparkle Reindeer applies are the Brunel North Car
choice. purchase a photograph and an Food, with all donations going to Park (Farnsby Street) and Fleming
You can also get the chance to alternative present too. the charity, who look after the Way (Debenhams) car park.
meet Santa himself in the free A free Santa Mail service is also homeless and lonely at Christmas. The free parking is aimed at
grotto which will be in the Brunel operating in the centre this year. The special reindeer food is visitors popping into town after
until Christmas Eve. Simply complete your letter to available from the picnic basket by the school run or after work, and
The Town Centre based shopping Santa, add your name and address the grotto. to encourage everyone to make
centre welcomed Santa and his and post in the Santa Mail post box Free town centre parking is on the most of the cafes, bars and
elves when the grotto opened in at the entrance to the grotto. Last offer between 3pm and 9pm every restaurants on an evening out
November and have already seen posting day is Friday 18 December. Thursday until the end of January, without extra costs.

Prospect Hospice wraps up Christmas at Brunel
Following the success of last year’s From 10am until 4pm on Saturdays
charity gift-wrapping service, and from 10.30am until 4pm on
Prospect Hospice volunteers will be Sundays Prospect’s volunteers will
on hand to wrap shoppers’ presents expertly wrap shoppers’ gifts in
at The Brunel shopping centre. return for a donation to the charity.
Volunteer wrappers will be in The From Monday 14 December the
6 Star Service from Brunel Plaza (outside Sainsbury’s) gift wrapping service will run daily
Trevor Salter each Saturday and Sunday from from 9.30am to 4pm (on Sunday 20
December it opens at 10.30am).
28 November, until Christmas Eve.
✰ View and select in your own
home - day or evening Every Cloud Christmas shopping at Stanton Park
✰ Free no obligation A family Christmas shopping the woodland. You can pick up
measuring and quoting experience will be open to all at an eye-spy challenge from the
✰ Luxury underlay, all Stanton Park on 5 and 6 December, Farmhouse to add to the family fun.
accessories and installation hosted by Every Cloud Arts & Free workshops for all ages will be
included in the price! Crafts. held on both days between 12pm
✰ Competitive prices: Promising a stress-free Christmas and 2pm offering the opportunity
Our customers tell us so See the carpet or floor covering of shopping environment for all the for visitors to decorate their own
mini Christmas tree or Christmas
family, the farmhouse cafe will be
✰ Old carpets lifted and your choice, where it will be enjoyed, open, serving hot soup and a roll, bauble, to take home.
removed next to your other furnishings, warm punch and hot drinks to keep On Saturday 12 December there
✰ Furniture moved and receive the benefit of 35 years you warm inside, with a choice of is another opportunity to enjoy
as required of experience in Swindon delicious home-made cakes and the park with an event organised
mince pies. by the Ranger Service. From 4pm
No hidden extras; no obligation - just great service Browse at leisure in the to 6pm there is story telling in
Challenge me to beat your existing quotes. farmhouse shop packed with high the farmhouse, a wreath making
You will be pleasantly surprised quality, bespoke Christmas cards workshop in the barn, festive games
and gifts handcrafted by members and a children’s craft workshop,
Call Trevor: of Every Cloud. and at 7pm there is a carol service
01793 812995 or 07860 882588 And to round off the day, why not in the barn with the Gorsehill
or email: [email protected] simply enjoy a relaxing stroll in the Salvation Army Band.
www.carpetsswindon.co.uk park? There are circular marked Call 01793 490150 for more
paths around the lake and through information.
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