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Dora Explores Beaumont
We had a great day on Friday when children's favourite Dora the Explorer braved the snow to visit us.
A very excited three year old Paige Matthews (pictured) got the chance to give her hero Dora a cuddle. Paige was one of hundreds of young children who flocked to the centre to meet the star.
Dora's visit even hit the local news, check out the article CLICK HERE
Dora's appearance in the centre is the first of a fun packed schedule of free events at Beaumont to keep local children entertained during the school holidays.
"It's been wonderful to see Dora given such a warm welcome by shoppers of all ages. It has been Dora's first visit to Beaumont Shopping Centre and we hope she'll be back to see us again" said Sarah Duffin, Centre Manager, Beaumont Shopping Centre.
As part of our Dora day we held a raffle in aid of the DEC Haiti Earthquake Appeal. Thanks to everyone's generosity we raised £140. Our six lucky winners including Michelle Clarke, Mrs Driver and Sara Latif won Dora the Explorer toys donated by Argos.
And a big thanks to Subway who kindly donated lots of chocolate chip cookies that we handed out to hungry Dora's fans at the event.
Other events Beaumont Shopping Centre during 2010 will include an Easter farm, a Doctor Who inspired day, a visit from the UK Garrison storm troopers and the renowned Beaumont Beach party.
Subway launches Meal Deal with less than 400 calories for under £4
Grandmother wins £200 Christmas Shopping Spree
Christmas came early for a grandmother from East Goscote when she won a competition run by Beaumont Shopping Centre to win £200 of Peacocks vouchers.
The competition, promoted through the Leicester Mercury and in Beaumont Shopping Centre, was won by Lynda Garnett, of Ploughman's Lea.
Sarah Duffin, manager of Beaumont Shopping Centre, said: "We had hundreds of entries for the Peacocks competition. With Christmas fast approaching it's great for Lynda to be able to win the vouchers. She can use them to buy presents for family and friends and to treat herself."
Lynda and hundreds of others entered the competition by dropping off their entries in Peacocks store at Beaumont Shopping Centre.
Lynda entered the day she visited the Star Wars celebration at the shopping centre. Lynda, who came in to the centre to pick up her prize with her daughter Lisa Hall and her grandsons said " I can't believe I've won this competition. It's brilliant. We've had a great time looking around all the fabulous clothes in Peacocks everything is so glamorous."
Lucky shoppers still have the chance to win a Wii donated by Blockbusters. Just download or pick up a leaflet in the centre and pop it in the postbox in Blockbusters before 19th December.
Beaumont Shopping Centre feels the force
Shop worker Adam White will help children and their parents find their inner Jedi at a Star Wars tribute day at Beaumont Shopping Centre in half term (Friday 23 October).
Adam who works at WH Smith's in Beaumont will be taking centre stage as Jedi Ad Wil alongside storm troopers and clone troopers when the UK Garrison invade the centre for the day.
Children will get the chance to win some great prizes including light sabres and Star Wars Lego when they show off their own Star Wars costumes at the fancy dress competition which will be judged by Adam and Sarah Duffin, the centre manager at noon and again at 2.30pm. And there will be free face painting. The event starts at 11am and runs until 3pm.
Adam White said, "My hobby has taken me to events all over the country so it's really exciting to be able to bring the Garrison to my home territory. We've had people coming in to the store for weeks and talking about the event so I'm sure it's going to be a great event."
Sarah Duffin, centre manager said "We are looking forward to a brilliant day. The UK Garrison do an amazing job raising money for charities so we're delighted to have them in the centre."
On Halloween (Saturday 31 October), 11am to 3pm shoppers will be able to visit our famous haunted house - be warned this year it's even scarier than ever. There will also be witches broom making workshop and Halloween crafts. At 2.15pm there will be a competition for the best decorated pumpkin competition. Beaumont Shopping Centre will be making a donation on behalf of the Garrison to their nominated charities Children In Need, Make a Wish Foundation and MediCinema.
Beaumont Shopping Centre kits out new girls' football team
A new girls' football team is kicking off its season in style, thanks to kit sponsorship by Beaumont Shopping Centre.
Beaumont Shopping Centre has signed up to back the under 16s team at Caterpillar Girls Football Club. The new season kicks off on Sunday September 6 with a home game at Desford against Rugby Town.
Sarah Duffin, Beaumont Shopping Centre manager, said: "We are the girls' number one supporters in what will be an exciting season. The enthusiasm surrounding the team and the club is fantastic, and we are very pleased to be able to help them look the part in their splendid black and red kit; the girls will play their part by playing good football and, hopefully, winning lots of games."
The club was formed this year by Paul Ward and Gareth Powell with the aim of giving girls the opportunity to play football no matter what standard they currently play at. The club plays its home games at the Caterpillar Sports & Social Club.
Gareth Powell, the club's chairman, said: "The girls come from across Leicester, including three from Beaumont Leys, so it is great to have the backing of Beaumont Shopping Centre. It's great the shopping centre is backing grassroots football. Such support really makes the difference."
The under 16 team scored a notable pre-season friendly victory over Leicester City Ladies under 18, with a 6-3 scoreline including a hat-trick for Caterpillar Girls' Thia Wright.
The new club also has an under 12s team and an academy for younger girls aged from five to nine. More than 30 youngsters turned up for the first academy training session. "It shows the enthusiasm there is out there for football for girls," said Gareth.
For further information:
www.caterpillargirlsfc.co.uk
'IGNITION' at Beaumont Shopping
The Beaumont Shopping Centre will come alive on Saturday 29th August 2009 from 12 noon onwards with the energy and vibrancy of local young people of the Beaumont Lodge Neighbourhood Association's Ignite Theatre Group showcasing their physical theatrical performance - IGNITION!
Devised from the imagination of the young people's experience, this performance tells the story, through music, dance and drama, of the many challenges young people face in their daily lives and the need for resilience in following one's dream.
Groups supporting this performance include Leicester North West Alchemy, Leicester Inspirational Arts, De Montfort University's Gospel Choir and Junior Ambassador (Olivia).
Shoppers will be able to see the performance at the Buttercross outside Wilkinson's between noon and 3:00 p.m.
To round off the event, young people will be treated to an after party and awards ceremony sponsored by Beaumont Shopping Centre and Iceland. This will be held at Beaumont Lodge Neighbourhood Association, (near the doctors' surgeries), Astill Lodge Road, Beaumont Leys, Leicester.
Sarah Duffin, Beaumont Shopping Centre Manager, said, "We are delighted to host Beaumont Lodge Neighbourhood Association's first performance of what promises to be a really sparky show. It's really essential that young people in the area are supported and rewarded for their positive contribution."
Barbara Grant-Bennett, Secretary of the Association said, she was 'delighted with the support given to young people by business people like Sarah and would encourage other local businesses to become more involved in the work that is going on locally to positively engage young people.' She expressed thanks to the Leicester City Council's Youth Services Department, Adult & Community Services and Housing Departments for their joint effort in supporting the work of the Beaumont Lodge Neighbourhood Association.
Beaumont Lodge Neighbourhood Association aims to work with existing service providers and stakeholders in enhancing the social/recreational, environmental and economic wellbeing of local people.
The Association currently has a range of activities to cater for the needs of children, young people and adults.
For further information, please contact:
The Secretary on T: 0116-2351111
Email: beaumont-lodge-association@btconnect.com
