Stay connected and get online with FREE WIFI available now at Freshney Place Shopping Centre!
Opening Times
Getting Here
Facilities
The Entertainer
Category: News
Halloween
All Hallows Eve may be a little different this year but that’s no reason not to still enjoy this spookiest of evenings! Traditional trick or treating may not be possible but we can still celebrate by partying at home with the witches, ghosts and ghouls in our lives with a little help from Freshney Place.
Happy howl-oween
Celebrate all things scary by putting out the bunting and transforming your home into a Halloween House of Horrors and there is plenty of inspiration to be found at Card Factory.
Large Halloween Bat Helium Balloon (deflated) £3.99
Halloween Party Decoration and Tableware & Bunting – 86 pieces £10.99
Black Star Foil Balloon Centre piece £1.49
Keeping the kids happy!
Keeping the children entertained has never been easier with games, books and puzzles from The Works and Waterstones.
Introduce your kids to the wonderful witchcraft and wizardry world of Harry Potter and Hogwarts The Works - £40.00
Or have hours of fun creating your own zombie The Works - £7.99
Meg and the Dragon The Works - £2
Meg the Witch, her stripy cat Mog and a fiery dragon all together in one book. What’s the betting that this special Halloween tea story will be magical for the little ones.
Mr Men Halloween Party – Waterstones £3.99
Sticker book – Waterstones £5.99
Halloween colouring book Waterstones £4.99
If you’ve got it – haunt it!
However Halloween looks this year, you can still look your spookiest with some of these outfits from Claire’s Accessories
Day of the Dead Lace Cape £7
Black Angel Wings - £7
Soft Pumpkin Headband £3.50
Trick or treat yourself to a spooky night in!
M&S have some spook-tacular treats for celebrating Halloween. From eerie eyeball pizzas, mummy meatloaves and zombie brain jellies to Halloween burgers with lantern motifs for the little ones. Even Colin’s gone creepy!
Three selected Halloween dishes for £10 from 26-31 October 2020
Three selected Halloween dishes for £10 from 26-31 October 2020
Colin's gone creepy - £7
Spider web chocolate fudge muffins
Recipe
Make your own spooky muffins with this easy to follow recipe
Ingredients
Method
Time to hide behind the sofa!
Frighten yourself silly with the help of HMV! They have plenty to keep you terrified.
A Nightmare on Elm Street 7 film collection £34.99
Hotel Transylvania – 3 film collection £7.99
Halloween £5.99
* All items are subject to availability.
Easter Competition
Freshney Place Terms and Conditions for social media competitions
• One entry per person
• All entries to be submitted via Facebook, Instagram or Twitter
• No responsibility will be accepted for entries that are illegible, delayed or damaged electronically or online during the promotion
• There is no entry fee and no purchase necessary to enter this competition
• Automated/bulk entries and entries from third parties will be disqualified
• Winner details will be announced on Freshney Place Shopping Centre Facebook page
• Entries from people using multiple email addresses will be disqualified
• The winning entries will be drawn shortly after the closing time/ date
• Prizes are as stated, are not transferable and there is no cash alternative
• Entries to all free prize draws must be received as stated by the closing date specified
• By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions
• Entries that are not submitted in accordance with these terms and conditions will be disqualified
• Freshney Place Shopping Centre does not take responsibility for any prizes damaged in transit or collection
• By entering this competition you are agreeing to have your photograph taken for media purposes
• Freshney Place employees and tenants cannot enter this competition
• Entries submitted after 12pm on 6 April 2021 will not be valid
• Only one prize to giveaway
Back to School Competition
Freshney Place Terms and Conditions for social media competitions
• One entry per person
• All entries to be submitted via Facebook, Instagram or Twitter
• No responsibility will be accepted for entries that are illegible, delayed or damaged electronically or online during the promotion
• There is no entry fee and no purchase necessary to enter this competition
• Automated/bulk entries and entries from third parties will be disqualified
• Winner details will be announced on Freshney Place Shopping Centre Facebook page
• Entries from people using multiple email addresses will be disqualified
• The winning entries will be drawn shortly after the closing time/ date
• Prizes are as stated, are not transferable and there is no cash alternative
• Entries to all free prize draws must be received as stated by the closing date specified
• By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions
• Entries that are not submitted in accordance with these terms and conditions will be disqualified
• Freshney Place Shopping Centre does not take responsibility for any prizes damaged in transit or collection
• By entering this competition you are agreeing to have your photograph taken for media purposes
• Freshney Place employees and tenants cannot enter this competition
• Entries submitted after 12pm on 9 September 2020 will not be valid
• Only one £25 Voucher
VE Day
Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) is a day to celebrate the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany’s armed forces on 8th May 1945 and this year is the 75th anniversary of this momentous occasion.
And, even though in 2020, we have to stay at home to protect the NHS and to save lives, we can still celebrate and cheer those who fought for our country in the Second World War as well as respecting social distancing by getting out into our gardens or balconies or hanging bunting from our windows. We can recreate the sights and sounds of the VE Day very simply and keep our spirits up in the wartime tradition.
Bunting and Flags
To mark the occasion of the 75th anniversary of VE Day and to share your pride in our country why don’t you make your own “Great British Bunting”? All you need to get started is any paper, cereal boxes, string, ribbon, sweet wrappers, felt pens, poster paint – whatever you have or can find,
Decorate your bunting with pictures of whatever inspires you, whether it’s those who fought on the frontline or worked hard on the Homefront, or whether it’s a celebration of enduring peace or your very own personal hero.
Or making bunting can be even easier with a visit online to The Works which is the place for those essential art & crafting supplies to make your red, white and blue bunting and with crafts for kids, the little ones can get involved too.
Supplies start from £2
DIY templates from BBC
Due to the coronavirus restrictions most VE Day 75 events and street parties have had to be cancelled or postponed but we still want you to be able to mark the occasion, share your pride in our country and honour the men and women of WW2.
You can make your own special VE Day 75 ‘Great British Bunting’ to display in your window at home.
Afternoon Tea
Recipe - Victoria Sponge
And no party is complete without a cake and nothing is more traditional than a Victoria Sponge…so easy to make.
Ingredients
Method
Let M&S do the work and treat yourself
Or to make things even easier, M&S Food Halls remain open. Treat yourself to a cake, scones, cupcakes or maybe a sandwich or two. Traditional sweets like humbugs or Rhubarb and Custards would be lovely additions to the celebrations too.
The sounds of the era
Take yourself back to the days of Vera Lynn and Glenn Miller and practice your Jitterbug and Lindy Hop dancing with music and videos from HMV. And don’t forget to send us your videos.
Prices start form £6.99
And for more inspiration
Pay a visit to Waterstones online to see their range of Second World War books, it’s a lovely way for the children to learn history as part of their home schooling.
Prices start from £9.99.There is even a 500 piece jigsaw for them to enjoy (£10.99)
* All items are subject to availability.
Loungewear Guide
Looking for some lockdown style inspiration? Whether you are working from home, chilling with a film or busy teaching the kids. Here’s a little guide to a few relaxed and comfy looks that will still keep you looking on fleek!
River Island
On-point with their range of fantastic lounge and sportswear. Shop this casual yet stylish look, currently on deal as part of their buy 2 for £40 promotion. If something else takes your fancy they are also offering 3 for £60 on selected items.
Sweatshirt £26, Joggers £26
Topshop
Check out this adorable set from Topshop in a pretty pastel shade. Plus students can still enjoy 20% off!
Joggers £26 and T-shirt £22
Next
These lovely slippers will keep your feet cool, yet cosy. Perfect for those milder days.
£14
Bon Marche
You can’t beat a fresh set of jammies, these cute lightweight PJ's are available from Bon Marche.
For only £12
M&S
Marks & Spencer's have these cool joggers for the kids'
From £7
Boots
Looking to unwind and relax, check out these face masks from Boots and give your skin a boost.
From as little as £1.50
* All items are subject to availability.
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Mother’s Day is almost upon us and Freshney Place want to help you find the perfect gift to spoil her! Whether you’re shopping on behalf of the kids, for your own Mum or maybe you’re just looking for ideas to hint towards when people ask you what you want for Mother’s Day. Freshney Place hosts a variety of retailers that will ensure that you walk away with the perfect Mother’s Day gift.
Something Small
Price: from £3.99
Looking for something small but thoughtful? Shop The Card Factory’s Mother’s Day Range for gift sets and tea cups galore for Mums, Mams, Grannys, Nannas and more.
Something Special
Price: £30
Max Spielmann’s Mother’s Day Portrait Package is the perfect gift if you’re looking for something memorable. It includes 1X 8×6 mounted print, 3X 6×4 mounted prints, 8×6 4 pose collage block, 6x mini prints, a personalised greetings card, a photo mug & gift box for just £30. Bargain!
Something Personal
Price: £1.50 – £4.00
Get crafty with the kids and create your very own one-of-a-kind Mother’s Day gift with help from The Works. There’s no better way to make Mum feel special!
Something on Trend
Price: £75
Every Mum-on-the-go needs a bag big enough for everything but the kitchen sink! Clarks ‘Hanley Dawn’ comes in a range of three on-trend styles – silver, black & amber leather. The Hanley Dawn is a tote bag with a difference as it’s created from soft leather, combining both style & practicality.
Something Sweet
Price: £22.99 – £26.99
If you’re buying for someone with a sweet tooth, this is the perfect gift! The limited edition giant 11” freshly baked, hand-iced cookie is available to order at Millie’s Cookies stores in milk, double and white chocolate.
Something for Floral
Price: From £20
M&S has a delightful selection of Mother’s Day flowers in store guaranteed to put a smile on your Mum’s face on her special day!
Something for everyone
The Freshney Place gift card is a great option for those who are hard to shop for!
Something Fragrant
When you spend £50 or more at The Fragrance Shop you’ll receive a free Mother’s Day card so you can make sure your Mum knows she’s worth every scent!
*Whilst stocks last. Subject to availability
Cards
Price: From £1
Express your gratitude for the Mother in your life – whether that be your Mam, Mum or Granny! Clintons have a wide range of cards to ensure there’s something suitable for everyone. If cards filled with sweet messages aren’t your bag – there’s even a range of humorous options ready to shop.
*All items are subject to availability at Freshney Place Shopping Centre.
Le Vian trunk show at Ernest Jones Jewellers
Discover the gemstones of the world, beautifully crafted into luxurious one-of-a-kind jewellery at our Le Vian trunk show. Visit Ernest Jones Jewellers on Monday 20th April to discover a breath-taking show of Le Vian’s sought after designs as well as one of a kind couture pieces.
The Dinosaurs came to Freshney Place!
Thank you so much to everyone who joined us this Sunday for a roarsome time at Freshney Place! Did you get to meet the Triceratops and baby dinosaurs? See if you can spot yourself!
(Video via YouTube)
Dinosaurs Are Coming To Town
Come and see our Triceratops and two Baby Dinosaurs on the move and roaming around the centre.
Click HERE to download our colouring sheet! Colour it in and return it to the Customer Service Desk or take
a picture of it and share on Facebook, tagging Freshney Place to be in with a chance of winning some roarsome goodies!
Set times are as follows*
Triceratops; 11am – 11:20am, 1pm -1:20pm & 3pm – 3:20pm
Dino Babies; 12pm – 12:20pm & 2pm – 2:20pm
Are you coming? Click HERE!
*Can be subject to change