christmas in romford 2013
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Romford Town Centre's annual Christmas magazine.TRANSCRIPT
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christmasin romford
5,000 parking spaces - FREE ON SUNDAYSover 400 great shops, restaurants & cafés,
2 multi-screen cinemas, traditional market & museum.
romford market
the brewery
the liberty
the mercury mall ChRiStmAS LightS
SwitCh ON14 November
4.30pm-7.00pmSEE PAgE 5
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OPEN LAtE FOR ChRiStmAS
welcome to an extra special christmas in
romfordshop smart this christmas in romford
this festive season, take advantage of the wide variety of high-street shops, restaurants, cafés, plus, of course, our traditional market and make romford your go-to place for shopping this christmas.
as the big day edges closer, the search for the perfect gift becomes even more important. but with over 400 great shops, ranging from independent boutiques to some of the uk’s biggest brands, you’ll be sure to find the right presents for friends and family.
getting to romford is easy. we have 5,000 parking spaces which are free on sundays, the town centre is only a short walk from the railway station and there are over 30 bus routes serving the area.
for fun-seekers, there are lots of activities and facilities perfect for the whole family. these include two multi-screen cinemas, a museum, a bowling alley and a soft-play area for little visitors. don’t miss our fantastic christmas lights switch on in romford market place on thursday 14 november from 4.30pm – 7.00pm – it’s sure to be a great evening out for all the family.
have a very merry christmas and we look forward to seeing you in romford.
councillor michael white, leader of havering council
For details of Christmas shopping times, please call into the Visitor Centre, South Street (open Wednesday to Sunday, 10.00am – 5.00pm) or visit the websites below:
ContentSchristmas 2013
2. Welcome to Romford
3. Romford Market
4. The Brewery
5. Christmas Lights Switch On in Romford
6. Exclusive Vouchers
7. Christmas Prize Draws
8. Enjoy Romford
9. The Liberty
10. The Mercury Mall
11. What’s On in Romford Town Centre this Christmas
www.havering.gov.uk/romfordwww.havering.gov.uk/romfordmarket
www.theliberty.co.ukwww.intomercury.co.uk
www.thebreweryromford.com
3OVER 400 gREat shOps, REstauRants & cafés, 2 multi-scREEn cinEmas
5,000 paRking spacEs (fREE On sundays), tRaditiOnal maRkEt & musEum
from sunday 1 december, all the good boys and girls can post their letters to father christmas in the special post box located in the market (clock tower end).
please make sure an address is (clearly) included so that
father christmas can write back.
letters must be posted by Wednesday 18 december
to ensure a reply.
letters to father christmas
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ROmFORD mARKEtEnjoy traditional shopping, delicious hot food and festive entertainment at one of the oldest and most
loved markets in the south East.
SEASONAL FOODS • LATEST FASHIONS • INSPIRED GIFTS • FESTIVE DECORATIONS • DELICIOUS HOT FOOD
Romford market, market place,
Romford Rm1 3ER
for full market information and an entertainment programme, please visit:
www.havering.gov.uk/ romfordmarket
@LBofHavering
what’s on
MEET RUDOLF & COMET before they start their epic journey around the world. they’re here in the market on monday 23 december (11.00am – 3.00pm).
Christmas Style Face Painting and
Glitter Tattoos available on saturday
21 december.
Meet Frosty the Snowman
at intervals on Wednesday 11 december
(11.00am – 4.00pm).
Victorian Carol Singers performing at intervals on saturday 14 december (11.00am – 4.00pm).
christmas market daysREGULAR MARKET DAYS: Wednesday, friday & saturday EXTRA SUNDAYS: 1 december, 8 december, 15 december
& 22 decemberEVERY DAY: from friday 13 december up to and including
tuesday 24 december (christmas Eve)
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thebreweryromford.com
/TheBreweryRomford @breweryromford
Enjoy the festive season at the Brewery with a magical selection of shops, exciting entertainment venues, superb restaurants,
and over 1,700 car parking spaces. Everything you need is here all in one place, for a fabulous christmas. shop, Eat and play
in style at the Brewery.
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playlooking for a fun way to celebrate
christmas? the Brewery has some
awesome places to enjoy this festive
time for kids, teenagers and adults
alike. the party starts here!
4OVER 400 gREat shOps, REstauRants & cafés, 2 multi-scREEn cinEmas
5,000 paRking spacEs (fREE On sundays), tRaditiOnal maRkEt & musEum
do you want to create the perfect
christmas dinner with all the
trimmings? pop along to sainsbury’s
for all your festive food and drink
needs. hoping for someone else to do
the cooking over the christmas period?
then look out for some fantastic offers
at the Brewery’s restaurants. Visit our
website or facebook page for updates.
christmas films at
Top Films this Christmas:
1. thE hungER gamEs: catching fiRE 21 November
2. thE hOBBit: thE dEsOlatiOn Of smaug
13 December
3. anchORman: thE lEgEnd cOntinuEs
20 December
4. amERican hustlE 20 December
5. caRRiE 29 November
shopstep out in style this christmas with the latest fashion. from high street
giants tk maxx, gap and Bank, you will find a fabulous outfit to add a little
glitz and glamour for the perfect party look. for great gift ideas pop along
to the Brewery and get christmas all wrapped up.
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ChRiStmAS LightS SwitCh ON
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mcDONALD’SBuy one Extra Value meal
and get one free
kids eat free*
One free adult per family admission
maximum 4 people per table. Valid only at nando’s,
the Brewery until 31 January 2014.
Excludes february half term. all visitors must abide by kidspace ‘Rules of play’. this voucher cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. please bring the voucher to redeem
this discount.Valid only at kidspace,
the Brewery until 28 february 2014.
Only one offer per customer. Only original vouchers will be accepted.
Valid only at mcdonald’s, the Brewery until 31 January 2014.
*When an adult is eating from the main menu.
Valid only at frankie & Benny’s, the Brewery until 30 november 2013.
KiDSPACE
NANDO’S
thE FRAgRANCE ShOP
£5 off when you spend £30 in store
fREE refill on regular or large pepsi, pepsi max, diet pepsi,
7up and fanta
get any premium 6” sub and drink* for £4
Valid only at the fragrance shop, the mercury mall until 24 december 2013.
Valid only at the premiere cinema, the mercury mall until 24 december 2013.
*(drink = cup drinks only, excludes bottles)
Valid only at subway, the mercury mall until 24 december 2013.
PREmiERE CiNEmA
SUBwAY
FRANKiE & BENNY’S
thE BREwERY thE LiBERtY thE mERCURY mALL
Please present vouchers to redeem offers • for full terms & conditions visit www.havering.gov.uk/romford
The Fragrance Shop
NAtURALLY UNiqUE
fREE sample of any body butter
Valid only at naturally unique, the liberty Romford until
2 January 2014.
AUNtiE ANNE’SBuy 3 pretzel sticks and a regular drink for £2.60
Valid only at auntie anne’s, the liberty Romford until
2 January 2014.
COCO (BAgS & ACCESSORiES)fREE pashmina when you spend
£35 or more
Valid only at coco, the liberty Romford until
2 January 2014.
CoCo
LUShfREE face mask and workshop for
you and a friend, worth £15spend over £13 and receive a free portion of chicken wings
for your table
Valid only at lush, the liberty Romford until
2 January 2014.
10% off everything*
CLAYBROOKS
*Excluding sale and promotional items.
Valid only at claybrooks, the mercury mall until 24 december 2013.
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ChRiStmAS PRizE DRAwa prize draw will take place across the three shopping centres in Romford as well as Romford
christmas market. for a chance to win FANTASTIC PRIzES, complete your details on the coupons below and post them into the entry boxes at the relevant centres/market. Only one entry per person.
the prize draw winners will be contacted on monday 16 december 2013.
ROmFORD mARKEtFREE COttON ShOPPER BAg
With a singlE puRchasE OnE Bag pER VOuchER Whilst stOcks last
Valid from 1 – 30 november 2013
Please present vouchers to redeem offers • for full terms & conditions visit www.havering.gov.uk/romford Please present vouchers to redeem offers • for full terms & conditions visit www.havering.gov.uk/romford
ROmFORD mARKEtFREE COttON ShOPPER BAg
With a singlE puRchasE OnE Bag pER VOuchER Whilst stOcks last
Valid from 1 – 24 december 2013
the Brewery - Four Amazing Prizes to be won A mEAL FOR 4 At FRANKiE & BENNY’S PLUS A FAmiLY PASS (4) tO KiDSPACE
PARtY FOR 8 At COSmOKiDSPACE FAmiLY PASS (4) & NANDO’S JUmBO PLAttER (FEEDS 4 tO 6 PEOPLE)
PARtY FOR 8 At NAmCO
name: address: postcode: tel: Email:
the Liberty - Perfect Your Party Look this Season
£100 ShOPPiNg SPREE iN DEBENhAmS FOR YOUR PERFECt
ChRiStmAS PARtY OUtFit with thE hELP OF A PERSONAL ShOPPER
the mercury mall - winter wonderland
£50 wiLKiNSON VOUChER £150 mAKEOVER FROm tONi & gUY
ViP Night FOR FOUR At mECCA BiNgO 18+ ONLY
Romford market
FEStiVE hAmPER FiLLED with SEASONAL tREAtS
name: address: postcode: tel: Email:
Terms & Conditions apply, see website below for details • Post coupon into the green Father Christmas postbox, located in the Market
Terms & Conditions apply, see website below for details • Post coupon into the entry box at the information point upstairs at The Brewery
name: address: postcode: tel: Email:
Terms & Conditions apply, see website below for details • Post coupon into the entry box at the Customer Service Desk at The Liberty
name: address: postcode: tel: Email:
Terms & Conditions apply, see website below for details • Post coupons into the entry box at the help desk at The Mercury Mall
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theliberty.co.uk
Gift Card
thE LiBERtYtheliberty.co.uk
look and feel your festive best at the liberty. We’ve got luxuriating treats at Elegance Beauty and Blossom Beauty, fabulous fragrances at the perfume shop and amazing cosmetic collections at Boots and debenhams. for healthy glowing skin this christmas visit naturally unique and lush, whilst paul falltrick hairdressing guarantees luscious locks.
shimmer, sparkle and shine this christmas with beautiful jewellery from Beaverbrooks, Ernest Jones, h.samuel, magnolia, pandora and swarovski.
looking good sparkle, sparkle!
give the gift of choice with a liberty gift card. now available from the
customer service desk.
for great gifts ideas, go to www.theliberty.co.uk
gift card
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have a cracking christmas with the help of the liberty shopping centre, home to over 100 great shops, cafés and restaurants. With top names like m&s, next, primark, debenhams and Bhs, plus Waterstones, hmV and game, you’ll find
fashion, festive food and exciting christmas gifts for everyone.
fREE parking on sundays.
party stylessail through the party season in style with fabulous fashions from stores including River island, h&m, topshop, superdry, new look, la senza, plus great
designer brands at debenhams. Whether it’s for your christmas office party or a festive family celebration,
you’ll find the perfect look at the liberty.
OVER 400 gREat shOps, REstauRants & cafés, 2 multi-scREEn cinEmas 5,000 paRking spacEs (fREE On sundays), tRaditiOnal maRkEt & musEum
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intomercury.co.uk
/the mercury mall @intomercury
the mercury mall brings you fun, food and fashion with all the festivity that you have grown to expect and love. With an additional eight new stores open this year, we’ve enhanced your shopping
experience to include even greater value and choice.
thE mERCURY mALL
cut the cost of christmas with the mercury mall loyalty card offering
savings of up to 50%, plus discounts and freebies in over 20 stores. as a member, you can now benefit from free Wi-fi plus exclusive competitions and giveaways. it’s free to join, so sign
up and start saving today!
into rewards into fashion
for action films and games, the mercury mall is the place to go. see the latest hunger games instalment – catching fire – at premiere cinema. for gamers, we’ve got gameplay with the latest xbox and playstation consoles plus gaming greats like gta 5 at game and cex. for something a little different, enjoy Bingo at mecca or a dance class at stages.
Whether you’re at the cutting edge of fashion, or need a range of styles for seasonal events, the mercury mall has all you need this festive season.
from party-wear bargains at nottinghill, to the best of Versace and armani at choice & Rm1, we’ve got great looks for every budget.
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into beautypamper yourself from head to toe in one of our hair and beauty salons including Vida, toni & guy and calista Beauty.
find your beauty essentials at superdrug, the fragrance shop and Beauty craze.
OVER 400 gREat shOps, REstauRants & cafés, 2 multi-scREEn cinEmas 5,000 paRking spacEs (fREE On sundays), tRaditiOnal maRkEt & musEum
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what’s on • what’s on • what’s on • what’s on
the mercury mall
please see websites for times and further information.
the liberty
ROmFORD mARKEt thE BREwERY
thE LiBERtY thE mERCURY mALL
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FROM SATURDAY 9 NOVEMBER Snow Globe
Enjoy a White christmas in the giant snow globe. it’s great fun as well as a unique photo opportunity!
24 NOVEMBER & 29 DECEMBER Kids Club
11.00am – 3.00pm for children aged up to 10 years. soft play, arts and crafts with softplay Essex ltd.
THURSDAY 5 DECEMBER 'Christmas Carols' with St. Francis Hospice
5.00pm – 7.00pm
THROUGHOUT DECEMBER Deck The Mall Schools Competition
havering's primary school finalists will perform carols and hang their baubles on the christmas tree.
The Story of Havering 2014 Calendars created by pupils at havering's primary schools.
available at the customer service desk.
SATURDAY 9 NOVEMBERSanta Arrives at The Mercury Mallsanta officially arrives in his magical igloo.
share the memories from as little as £3.99 with a variety of gifts and photo packages.
SUNDAY 24 NOVEMBERBjorn The Polar Bear
meet Bjorn the almost real polar Bear and learn about the winter world of these magnificent creatures.
level 2, shows at 12.00pm, 1.30pm and 3.00pm.
MONDAY 18 – SUNDAY 24 NOVEMBERAdvent Event
loyalty card holders, watch out for special advent offers throughout december. not got a card? sign up now to be entered into our festive free prize draw.
see website for details.
WEDNESDAY 11 DECEMBER Meet Frosty The Snowman
at intervals between 11.00am – 4.00pm
SATURDAY 14 DECEMBER Victorian Carol Singers
at intervals between 11.00am – 4.00pmfor a truly festive shopping experience, Victorian carol
singers will be performing in the market.
SATURDAY 21 DECEMBERChildren’s Christmas Styleface painting and glitter tattoos.
MONDAY 23 DECEMBER 11.00am – 3.00pmMeet Rudolph & Comet
come and meet santa’s reindeers before they start their epic journey around the world.
SATURDAY 30 NOVEMBERLet’s Get Festive
children will love the beautiful reindeer visiting the Brewery all the way from the north pole! plus,
there’s free face painting and our christmas fairy will be granting wishes to make your christmas special.
THROUGHOUT NOVEMBER & DECEMBERGet Creative This Christmas
Join in with the Brewery’s creative christmas and make the centre extra christmassy at our stained glass
window workshops and yarn bombing sessions! Visit the Brewery’s facebook page or website to
find out session times and venues.
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oVer 400 great shops, restaurants and cafés
QuadrantArcade
Mercury House
TOWN HALL
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Public Advice Service Centre
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ROMFORD BUS GARAGE
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Angel Way
North Street
High Street
Western Road
Eastern Road
Eastern Road
Market Link
Linden Street
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Park End Road
THE LIBERTYSHOPPING
CENTRE
THE BREWERY SHOPPING
CENTRE
QUEENS HOSPITAL
ICE RINK
Raphael Park
Cottons Park
Lodge Farm Park
A127
THE MERCURY MALL
LONDON ROAD
Western Road
Exchange Street
Park Drive
Gilbert Road
South Street
A125
Way
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Clydesdale Road
Slaney Road
ROMFORDSHOPPING HALL
Atlanta B
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HaveringMuseum
QuadrantArcade
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Public Advice Service Centre
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ROMFORD STATION
ROMFORD BUS GARAGE
METROPOLITAN POLICE STATION
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Como Street
Old Church Road
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Oaklands Avenue
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Ingra
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Angel Way
North Street
High Street
Western Road
Eastern Road
Eastern Road
Market Link
Linden Street
Dagenham
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Park End Road
THE LIBERTYSHOPPING
CENTRE
THE BREWERY SHOPPING
CENTRE
QUEENS HOSPITAL
ICE RINK
Raphael Park
Cottons Park
Lodge Farm Park
A127
THE MERCURY MALL
LONDON ROAD
Western Road
Exchange Street
Park Drive
Gilbert Road
South Street
A125
Way
Davidson
Clydesdale Road
Slaney Road
ROMFORDSHOPPING HALL
Atlanta B
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HaveringMuseum
QuadrantArcade
Mercury House
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Public Advice Service Centre
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ROMFORD STATION
ROMFORD BUS GARAGE
METROPOLITAN POLICE STATION
EASTERN AVENUE A12
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RUSH ROAD A124
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THURLOE GARDENS
MAIN ROAD
Victoria Road
Victoria Road
North Street
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Como Street
Old Church Road
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Oaklands Avenue
Park Drive
Seym
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The A
venue
Ingra
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Angel Way
North Street
High Street
Western Road
Eastern Road
Eastern Road
Market Link
Linden Street
Dagenham
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Park End Road
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CENTRE
THE BREWERY SHOPPING
CENTRE
QUEENS HOSPITAL
ICE RINK
Raphael Park
Cottons Park
Lodge Farm Park
A127
THE MERCURY MALL
LONDON ROAD
Western Road
Exchange Street
Park Drive
Gilbert Road
South Street
A125
Way
Davidson
Clydesdale Road
Slaney Road
ROMFORDSHOPPING HALL
Atlanta B
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HaveringMuseum
PARKING IS FREE ON SUNDAYS5,000 car parking spaces in Romford
romford market
A fantastic range of bargains, traditional stalls, delicious hot food and family entertainment, with extra opening days this Christmas. www.havering.gov.uk/romfordmarket
plus many more specialist and unique retailers in high street, market place, north street and south street visit; www.havering.gov.uk/romford
By CoaCh: for coach parking visit: www.havering.gov.uk/romford
➊ The Brewery car park: Open 24 hours a day.➋ The Liberty car park: monday to sunday
7.00am – 8.00pm. from 16 – 24 december 7.00am – 9.00pm.
➌ The Mercury Mall car park: Open 24 hours a day.➍ angel Way car park: monday to saturday
7.00am – 8.00pm. Open sunday 9.00am – 5.30pm on 1, 8, 15 and 22 december.
➎ Town hall car park: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (limited spaces monday to friday).
➏ Market Link multi-storey car park: Open 24 hours a day, not free on sundays.
➐ Market Place car park: available on monday, tuesday, thursday & sunday. please note: not available on market days.
➑ Como Street car park: Open 24 hours a day.➒ Town hall car park: Open saturday and sunday
only.
Plus many moreVisit: www.havering.gov.uk/romford for your parking leaflet. look out for the illuminated parking signs around Romford – they’ll tell you how much space is currently available.
arriVinG By BuS or BiCyCLe:Over 30 bus services to and from Romfordvisit: www.tfl.gov.uk or if it’s not too far, trywalking or cycling into Romfordvisit: www.havering.gov.uk/romford
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