Your Square Issue 10

YOUR SQUARE

ISSUE 10 2017

WELCOME to the latest edition of Your Square!

After a great summer with lots of events it’s been a busy autumn and we can barely believe it’s nearly Christmas!

Looking ahead to Christmas we are really pleased to let you know we will be bringing you a fantastic Christmas Festival here at Swinton on the last three Saturdays before Christmas (9th,16th and 23rd December). Plus at each of our events we’ll be running a competition for you to win £100 to spend at Swinton Square! You can find out more about this inside.

Also inside find out which gifts will be hot this Christmas and how you can get whatever you need whether it’s a one off gift from one of our independent retailers or ordering in big name brands such as Clinique and Clarins for collection at our Boots store.

If you’re planning Christmas nights out why not consider Puccinis for the best pizza and pasta in town or of course Chopsticks for a great Chinese!

Whatever you’re up to over Christmas, have a great time and we hope to see you very soon here at Swinton Square.

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WHAT’S ON THIS CHRISTMAS W

e know Christmas shopping can be very busy and at times let’s face it… even a bit of a drag (especially for the kids!) So we want to make sure you can have some fun as you shop! On Saturdays 9th, 16th and 23rd December we will have an action packed schedule of entertainment taking place under the canopied market area (to ensure you stay nice and dry too!) We’ll start the morning with some Christmas Carols to get you in the mood, then at 12 noon come and see everyone’s favourite ice princesses Elsa and Anna in our fantastic Frozen show. At 2pm we’ll be joined by Santa and your kiddiwinks can come along and meet Santa, tell him what they’d like for Christmas and be given some sweets, all completely FREE! Were sure it’s going to be a great day out so make sure you join us, tell your friends and meet for lunch whilst you’re here!

TIMETABLE

10.30am 12 noon 2.00pm

Carols with Accompaniment by Salford City Academy Snowflake Sisters Frozen Show Visit from Santa

WIN! SWINTON SWEEP!

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s if all this wasn’t enough we’ve got a fantastic opportunity for you to win £100 to spend at Swinton Square each Saturday at our Christmas events! To enter simply go to our Facebook page facebook.com/swintonsquaresalford and tell us why you or someone else deserves £100 this Christmas!

(For full terms and conditions please go to www.swintonsquare.co.uk)

INTRODUCING DAWN CORFIELD

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e spoke to Dawn Corfield who is Swinton Square’s Customer Services Relations Manager to find out more about her role and what goes on behind the scenes….

Tell us about your role I have been working at Swinton Square since February 2016 and am the first point of contact for tenants, retailers and the general public. I ensure that any queries or concerns are responded to and resolved quickly, keeping everyone informed of any events or works that may impact daily operations. I also ensure that everything runs smoothly in the management office, so that customers get the best experience possible in The Square.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my family, friends and my young daughter.

What are you looking forward to this Christmas?

I’m looking forward to spending some time with my daughter who is still at the age where Christmas is a truly magical time of year – though I don’t think that magic truly ever wears off! I’m also looking forward to the events planned in The Square, particularly the Snowflake Sisters show and visit from Santa which I know my daughter will love.

WIN £100!

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CHRISTMAS TOP TIPS G

ot someone tricky to buy for? In need of inspiration? Need some top tips to simply survive Christmas?

Whatever you need take a look at the below and make this the best Christmas ever!

The secret to a stress-free Christmas is being prepared. Whether it’s getting gifts early or making sure you order your Christmas turkey well in advance. Check out our top tips so that you can spend more time with loved ones and less time being stressed!

CHRISTMAS CARDS If you give out Christmas cards, make sure you visit Quality Save & Heather’s Cards for every card ranging from funny to traditional. Our tip is to always have a few blank cards ready, just in case you receive a card from someone unexpected and need to write one in return quickly!

FEELING FESTIVE As the shops will be closed on Christmas day, make sure you stock up on Calpol at Boots just in case the kids start to feel poorly. Make sure you check the pharmacy and doctor opening hours over the festive period too, just in case you need them.

Use your time on the Square to make yourself look and feel great ready for Christmas day. Boots stock some fabulous makeup in store and you can also order in the big brands such as Clinique, Clarins and Benefit for collection right here at our Swinton Boots! A visit to the Brow Bar will also get your brows tidied up, shaped and looking fantastic in no time.

If you’re a fan of getting your nails done, visit the Nail Studio – when else is it acceptable to get glittery and gold nails? For a new style or haircut in preparation for all of the upcoming Christmas parties, a trip to Hair Razors will sort you out in no time.

CHRISTMAS COOKING Let’s face it, the success of Christmas lies in the food and drink. Make sure you order the best turkey from Farmfoods well in advance for the big day. If turkey isn’t your favourite, why not try something new? Visit The Chop Shop and get specialist advice on meat cuts and how to cook them to perfection – perfect for the novice chef! Also check out Freeze Factory for fab desserts and sides. Plus of course there’s one thing we aren’t short of here at Swinton – fantastic bakeries! So make sure you order your mince pies, Christmas cake and any other sweet treats nice and early to ensure you don’t miss out!

With everything else that needs baking, it’s easy to forget about the vegetables! For the least amount of stress, buy them ready prepared from our neighbours at Asda. It’ll save you lots of time. While you’re there, pick up some disposable foil trays. That means less washing up – hooray!

If you’re not into cooking there’s always Parade Fish Bar (but it’s not open on Christmas Day! )

TOP GIFT IDEAS • Toys galore including the new ‘Shimmer and • • •

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Shine’ range at Quality Save Pawsecco! Who says only humans can celebrate!

Check out this special “cat wine” from Swinton Pet Supplies and grab a beer for the dog!

Get something custom made from The Little Sewing Shop – the kids will love something with their name sewn into it!

This year Boots is proud to host a wide range of stunningly curated gifts from Millie Mackintosh.

Indulge your friends and family with Millie’s debut collection which can be ordered in for collection at our Swinton Boots store.

For the vaper in your life visit Easysmoke and treat them to some new flavours.