romford christmas magazine 2014

WINTER 2014

400 great shops, cafes, restaurants Cinemas and a traditional market Excellent transport links5000 parking spacesFree parking on Sundays

THE MERCURY MALL THE LIBERTY THE BREWERYROMFORD MARKET

#enjoyromford

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This festive season, take advantage of the wide variety of

high-street shops, restaurants, cafes, plus of course, the

traditional market and make Romford your go-to place for

shopping this Christmas.

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 present for friends and family. You can also take a

well-earned rest from the present hunting and grab a coffee or

a bite to eat in one of the great restaurants and cafes.

For those looking for entertainment, Romford offers two

multi-screen cinemas, a museum, a bowling alley and a soft-play

area for little visitors. Don’t miss the fantastic Christmas Lights

Switch On in Romford Market Place on Thursday 13 November

from 4.30pm-6.30pm – it’s sure to be a great evening out for

all the family with Father Christmas, Little Charley Bear and the

popular children’s TV presenter Alex Winters.

Getting to Romford is easy. There are 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.

Have a very Merry Christmas and we look forward to seeing you

in Romford.

Councillor Roger RamseyLeader of Havering Council

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#enjoyromford2400 great shops • cafes, restaurants, cinemas and a traditional market.

Excellent transport links • 5000 parking spaces • Free parking on Sundays

Enjoy a wonderful shopping experience in Romford this Christmas

CHRISTMAS2014

2. Welcome to

Romford

3. The Mercury

Mall

4. The Liberty

5. Romford

Christmas

lights

switch on

6. Exclusive

vouchers

7. Christmas prize

draw

8. Enjoy Romford

9. The Brewery

10. Romford

Market

11. Events calendar

For details of Christmas shopping times, visit the websites below:

www.havering.gov.uk/romford

www.intomercury.co.uk • www.theliberty.co.uk www.thebreweryromford.com • www.havering.gov.uk/romfordmarket

OPEN LATE FOR CHRISTMAS

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THEMERCURYMALL

@INTOMERCURY

CHRISTMASGET INTO

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AT THE MERCURY MALL

INTO REWARDSWant to save on your Christmas shopping.

Pick up exclusive discounts every day with

your FREE Mercury loyalty card.

Simply show your card in store to receive up to 50% off, you’ll

also benefit from exclusive competitions and giveaways.

GeorgeSnowman knit

BonmarcheOwl Jumper

Blue IncMens Fairisle cardigan

Three store

It’s the thought that counts this Christmas.

Buy yourself a Samsung from the Three store.

Treat yourself to a Samsung Galaxy Alpha

and get £100 off the upfront cost of a

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4.

Sign up to the 24 month package to enjoy

this offer. Ends 23/12/14.

INTO LEISUREPremiere Cinema has all the latest films, and with seats

for only £4 there is no excuse not to catch the latest

blockbuster. Or why not enjoy a game or two at Mecca

Bingo with your friends.

Need a pick me up while out shopping?

Whether you fancy a leisurely lunch or quick cuppa, sit

back and relax in one of our eateries including Sorriso

Café, BB’s Coffee & Muffins, McDonald’s and Subway.

INTO FASHIONChristmas isn’t Christmas without the essential

‘Festive Knit.’ So whether you’re looking for a fluffy

fairisle, Rudolph, Santa or snowman, our shops have

all the novelty you need!INTO GIFTS

PoundlandChristmas hand warmers

AsdaBeauty Boutique fragrance reed diffuser

WilkoWooden guitar

SuperdrugSweet Snuggles chocolate vanilla hand cream

The FragranceShopPaco Rabanne Invictus 50ml EDT 100ml Bath Gel

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TIGERWoodland pop up tent

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AT THE LIBERTY

LushSnow Fairy Gift Box

Marks & SpencerLimited Collection eyeshadow stick set

The Perfume ShopEmporio Armani Diamonds EDP spray 100ml

THE BEAUTY

THE CHOICE

Give the gift of choice - a Liberty Gift Card. Now available from the Customer Service Desk.

THE GIFTSFrom stocking fillers to traditional, luxurious gifts, our shops have a wealth of gifts that will make even the hard to please smile.

BHSOwl sewing box

The Disney StoreDoc McStuffins backpack

Romford Gift CentreLladro ‘Don’t Forget Me’

HMV Skullcandy Hesh carbon mint headphones

THE LOOKWhatever your style, our line up of fashion and accessory stores including Debenhams, Dorothy Perkins, H&M, Monsoon, New Look, Next, Office, Primark, Superdry, Topman and Topshop, will make sure you ‘Dress to Impress’ this Christmas.

AccessorizeStatement Bag

THE SPARKLEThere is never a better time to ‘shimmer & sparkle’ than at Christmas. So whether you’re looking for a showcase piece or something more understated, choose from the amazing selection of beautiful items from Beaverbrooks, Ernest Jones, H. Samuel, Magnolia, Pandora, Sasa Jewellery and Swarovski.

Ernest Jones

Sterling silver & diamond

set vintage flower ring From essential beauty must haves to tempting treats, there’s all you need to look and feel festively fabulous this Christmas from stores including Blossom Beauty, Boots, Debenhams, Elegance Beauty,Lush, Marks & Spencer, Purple Valentine and The Perfume Shop. Visit Paul Falltrick Hair & Beauty or Supercuts for luscious locks.

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Excellent transport links • 5000 parking spaces • Free parking on Sundays #enjoyromford

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River Island

Office‘On Tops’ stiletto

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Come and experience this year’s Christmas Lights Switch On event on Thursday 13 November in Romford Market Place.

The event starts at 4.30pm with an action packed entertainment line-up that includes Little Charley Bear® who will be making personal appearances at intervals throughout the evening. There will be appearances from Father Christmas, Frosty the Snowman and his best friend Rudolph, along with popular children’s TV presenter Alex Winters, and performances from pop sensations James Smith and Lydia Lucy, before they help switch on the Christmas lights.

A firework finale will light up the skyline at 6.30pm.So come along and enjoy the family festive atmosphere, fantastic entertainment and make it an evening to remember.

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ONThursday 13 November Romford Market Place 4.30pm – 6.30pm.

Lydia Lucy



FREEENTRY

Alex Winters

www.littlecharleybear.com

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OUR GIFTS TO YOU AT CHRISTMAS

For full terms and conditions visit www.havering.gov.uk/romford . Please present vouchers to redeem offers

CHRISTMAS PRIZE DRAW

Competition closes on Wednesday 17 December 2014. For full terms & conditions visit www.havering.gov.uk/romfordIf you wish to receive information from Romford Marketing Partners please tick here

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For your chance to WIN one of these fantastic prizes, simply fill in your details and post your entry into one of the competition entry boxes in... The Mercury Mall – Help Desk • The Liberty - Customer Service Desk • The Brewery – Management Suite

Fill in your details below. Only one entry per person. If are under 16 years old, please ask your parent/guardian to complete.

ROMFORD MARKET

ROMFORD MARKET

4CHANCES TO WIN

Festive hamper filled with seasonal

treats

Family ticket for four to see the new Paddington Bear film at VUE

£55 vouchers tospend at Blue Inc

Mecca Ultimate Party for 6 adultsWhich includes...• 14 pages of bingo• A mouth-watering meal• A refreshing drink from the bar• Plus a Mecca bingo dabber• Worth over £100Offer valid Monday to Saturday.

THE BREWERY

Prepare to party in style with our jolly good treatment offers. Take this voucher to Tranquillity Romford within Virgin Active Health Club to receive an Express Back, Face and Scalp Treatment for a special price of £30.40 minutes of pure luxury and pampering. Appointments must be pre-booked. Call 01708 759666

DISNEY DAYS AT VUE

Spend over £13 and receive 5 free chicken wings for your table.

Valid at Nandos The Brewery only until 31/01/15

Maximum 4 people per table.

BOOK NOW TO JOIN THE PARTY!

2 COURSE FESTIVE MENU

£16.95 www.frankie and bennys.com� � � � �

Classic Disney films showing on the big screenOnly £2.95 per ticket for children and adults

£100 Shopping Spree*

and Personal Shopper Service

*Selected items onlyFor full terms and conditions

visit www.theliberty.co.uk

THE MERCURY MALL

SAVE £5 WHEN YOU SPEND £30 OR MORE AT THE FRAGRANCE

SHOP ROMFORDTerms and Conditions:

£5 off when you spend £30 or more at The Fragrance Shop Romford. Offer valid from

03/11/2014 until 24/12/2014. 1 transaction per customer whilst stocks last. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other

offer or promotion including Happy Hour and is not transferable.

NEW MEMBER OFFERJust £5 each, offer for new members only14 PAGES OF BINGO•Amouth-wateringmeal•Arefreshingdrinkfromthebar•PlusaMeccabingodabber

Please call Julie to pre book 07931 711 479

�FREE refill on regular or large Pepsi, Pepsi Max, Diet Pepsi, 7up & FantaValid only at Premiere Cinema, Mercury Mall until 24/12/14

2 can dine for £6.99

Valid TO 24/12/14 only at Subway, The Mercury Mall. Terms and conditions apply. Selected items only

THE LIBERTY

Free Face Mask and Workshop for you and a friend worth £15

Valid only at LUSH,

The Liberty Romford to

02/01/15

Purple Valentine3 microdermabrasion

treatments for £49(Usually £65 per session)

& £15 spray tans (normally £25)

PURPLE VALENTINEValid until 02/01/15

Terms and conditions on www.theliberty.co.uk

10% OFF Full Priced Products

Valid until 24/12/14 Terms and conditions on www.theliberty.co.uk

COCOBAGS & ACCESSORIES

When you spend £29 or more Valid only at Coco, The Liberty,

Romford until 02/01/15

FREE PASHMINA

ROMFORD MARKET

FREE COTTON SHOPPER BAG

With a single purchase

One bag per voucherwhile stocks last

Valid from 1-29 November 2014

ROMFORD MARKET

FREE COTTON SHOPPER BAG

With a single purchase

One bag per voucherwhile stocks last

Valid from 3-24 December 2014

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CHRISTMAS EAT

LET’S BOWL

GIFT INSPIRATION

Hobbycraft felting kitHobbycraft

Christmas decorationHomeSense

Ted BakerMen’s Grooming KitBoots

Hello Hair Sleep-inrollers gift setBank

Women’s shoesTK Maxx

Vtech Smart WatchThe Entertainer

SHOP EAT PLAY Enjoy the festive season at The Brewery with a magical selection of shops, exciting entertainment venues, superb restaurants and over 1700 car parking spaces. THEBREWERYROMFORD @BREWERYROMFORD

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With Vue Cinema located right here at The Brewery, come and take a break from your Christmas shopping to enjoy a seasonal movie. With all the latest releases and special screenings of classics you’ll be sure to find a film for the whole family.

CHRISTMAS FILMS AT VUE

With Namco Funscape boredom will not be a problem at The Brewery. Have some fun and hit some pins as you take on your family in our lanes. We also have Kidspace activity and adventure play area for the younger ones so kids of all ages can be kept amused this Christmas.

We have a wide range of great Christmas dining including Frankie & Benny’s Festive two course meal menu for just £16.95. With many other much loved family restaurants, going hungry is not something you’ll have to worry about while Christmas shopping here.

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EVENTS CALENDARAll you need to know about where to go for

the best entertainment in Romford this

Christmas!

From Saturday 8 NovemberSanta's Grotto and Giving Tree at The Mercury Mall open every day.

From Saturday 8 NovemberEnjoy a white Christmas in the Giant Snow Globe at The Liberty.It's great fun and a unique photo opportunity. Plus attend The Liberty Elf School.

Thursday 13 November 4.30pm to 6.30pmChristmas light switch on in Romford Market Place.

From Monday 24 NovemberAdvent Calendar at The Mercury Mall every day.

Thursday 27 NovemberCPA Studios perform carols in The Liberty at 12.00pm and 3.30pm.

Throughout DecemberHavering’s Primary School finalists will perform carols and hang their baubles on the Christmas tree in The Liberty’s Deck the Mall Schools Competition.

From Monday 1 DecemberGiving tree at The Mercury Mall every day.

Saturday 6 DecemberFace painting in Romford Market.

10 December to 12 January -The Only Eyebrows are Essex!Are you getting glammed up for your Christmas Party? We’re searching for the best brows in Essex. Take a selfie and upload it to our Facebook page. The top ten will each win a £20 voucher for a Brewery store of their choice and enter an online vote where one overall winner will receive a £250 voucher.

Saturday 13 DecemberFace painting and Hornchurch Drum & Trumpet Corps 11.00am in Romford Market.

Sunday 14 DecemberChristmas Sunday Funday at The Mercury Mall 11.00am to 3.00pm.The Haverettes All Girl Marching Band in Romford Market.

Saturday 20 DecemberFree face painting. Costumed Reindeer & Santa Bear 11.00am to 4.00pm. Hornchurch Drum & Trumpet Corps 1.00pm at Romford Market. The Haverettes All Girl Marching Band in Romford Market.

Sunday 21 DecemberFree face painting in Romford Market.

Monday 22 DecemberReal Reindeer in Romford Market from 11.00am to 3.00pm.

Tuesday 23 DecemberThe Magical Christmas Puppet Show in Romford Market 11.00am to 4.00pm.




Christmas Market DaysRegular Market Days – Wednesday, Friday and Saturday

Extra Sundays – 14 and 21 December

The Market will be OPEN EVERY DAY from Friday 19 to Wednesday 24 December (Christmas Eve).

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Enjoy traditional shopping, delicious hot food and festive entertainment at one of the oldest and most loved markets in the South East.

www.havering.gov.uk/romfordmarket

Letters to Father ChristmasFrom Wednesday 3 December, on Market days only, boys and girls can post their magical letters to Father Christmas in his special Post Box located at the Clock Tower end of the Market. Please ensure that an address is clearly included so that Father Christmas can write back.

Letters must be posted by Wednesday 17 December to ensure a reply.

SEASONAL FOODS

LATEST FASHIONS

INSPIRED GIFTS

FESTIVE DECORATIONS

DELICIOUS HOT FOOD

SERVICE WITH A SMILE

For full market information and an entertainment programme please visitwww.havering.gov.uk/romfordmarket

WHAT'S ON

ROMFORDMARKET

Face Painting Saturday 6 and Saturday13 December Free face painting all day on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 December

Hornchurch Drum & Trumpet CorpsSaturday 13 December, 11.00am Saturday 20 December, 1.00pmThe Haverettes All Girls Marching BandSunday 14 December Saturday 20 December

Costumed Reindeer & Santa BearSaturday 20 December 11.00am to 4.00pm

Real ReindeerMonday 22 December 11.00am to 3.00pm

Magical Christmas Puppet ShowTuesday 23 December 3 shows between 11.00am and 4.00pm

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THE BREWERY SHOP 99p Stores Bank Boots Brantano Carphone Warehouse Currency Exchange Corporation Dr Gadgets GAP Hobbycraft HomeSense JD Sports Mamas & Papas Metro Bank Sainsbury’s Shopmobility T&B Photographic The Entertainer The Range Thomas Cook TK Maxx Vida KioskVIP Nails

EAT Cosmo Dulce Cakes & Food Costa Coffee Frankie & Benny’s

McDonald’s Nando’s Pizza Express Starbucks Toby Carvery Zizzi

PLAY Explore Learning Kidspace Namco Funscape Golden LoungeVirgin Active VUE Cinema

THE LIBERTY ACCESSORIES Accessorize Claire’s Coco

CHILDREN Abacus The Disney Store ToyZone 2 Party

DEBENHAMS Coast Oasis Phase Eight Virgin Travel Wallis Warehouse

DEPARTMENT STORES BHS Debenhams Marks & Spencer Primark

ELECTRICAL & PHONES Carphone Warehouse Chitter Chatter EE Fone Fusion Liberty Mobile Mobile Bitz O2 Stormfront (Apple Reseller) Virgin Media

FASHION Ann Summers Corrina Sue Dizzy Fashion Dorothy Perkins Emphasize H&M Miss Selfridge Monsoon New Look Next Pairs River Island Select Super 25 Superdry Topman Topshop USC

FOOD & DRINKAuntie Anne’s

BHS Café Liberty Costa Coffee (in Waterstones) Debenhams El MexicanaGingham Kitchen Greggs Italianissimo Macchiato Bar Marks & Spencer Millie’s Cookies Starbucks Super Sushi ToastThorntons Zenerjii

GIFTS Game Fleur Gifts Menkind Romford Gift Centre Personalised Canvas

HEALTH & BEAUTY Benny’s hair & beauty Blossom Beauty Boots Elegance Beauty GNC Holland & Barrett Hot Shots Barbers Lush Paul Falltrick Hair and Beauty The Perfume Shop Purple Valentine Supercuts

JEWELLERY Beaverbrooks Ernest Jones H. Samuel Magnolia Pandora Sasa Jewellery Swarovski

MISCELLANEOUS Adams Curtains Beaumont Beds Cash Converters Flight Centre Lili Fabrics N.J. News Poundland Western News Your Gold Buyer

MUSIC HMV

SHOES Clarks Foot Locker Hotter Shoes Linzi Shoes Office Shoeworld Shoe Zone Unit 8

SPORT Foot Locker Sports Direct West Ham United

STATIONERY & BOOKS Card Factory Clintons Ryman

Waterstones WHSmith The Works

SERVICES Boots Opticians EurochangePost Office (in WHSmith) ShopmobilitySky Timpson Shoe Repair TSB

MERCURY MALL BEAUTY & WELL BEING Beauty Craze Calista Beauty Superdrug The Fragrance Shop Toni & Guy Vida

COMMUNICATION & ELECTRICAL 3 Store CeX Game Virgin Media Vodafone

FASHION & ACCESSORIES Benzer Blue Inc BonMarché Choice George at Asda Nottinghill Peacocks RM1

Travenza Yours

FOOD BB’s Coffee & Muffins Café Sorriso Godfreys the Bakery McDonald’s MooDog Subway Chozen Noodles

JEWELLERY & PAWNBROKERS Claybrooks Harvey &Thompson Rixos JewelleryWarren James

LEISURE & TOURISM Mecca Bingo Premiere Cinema Stages Academy Thomson

SERVICES Changing Rooms Liberty Flowers Shoecare Vision Express Precious Thoughts

TOYSCharm It Up

VARIETY Asda Poundland Tiger Wilko

The Brewery car park: Open 24 hours a day.

The Liberty car park: Monday to Sunday 7.00am - 8.00pm.From Monday 15 December to Tuesday 23 December: 7.00am - 9.30pm (Sunday 21- open until 8.00pm)

The Mercury Mall car park: Open 24 hours a day.

Angel Way car park: Monday to Saturday 7.00am - 8.00pm. Open Sunday 9.00am - 5.30pm on 14 and 21 December.

Town Hall car park: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (limited spaces Monday to Friday).

Market Link multi-storey car park: Open 24 hours a day, not free on Sundays.

Market Place car park: Available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday. Please note not available on market days.

Como Street car park: Open 24 hours a day.

Town Hall car park: Open Saturday and Sunday only.

Plus many moreVisit: www.havering.gov.uk/romford for your parking leaflet. Look out for illuminated parking signs around Romford - they’ll tell you how much space currently is available.

ARRIVING BY BUS OR BICYCLE:Over 30 bus services to and from Romford visit: www.tfl.gov.uk or if it’s not to far, try walking or cycling into Romford visit: www.havering.gov.uk/romford

BY COACH: For coach parking visit: www.havering.gov.uk/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 the High Street, Market Place, North Street, South Street and Victoria Road visit; www.havering.gov.uk/romford

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