Last Minute Gifts Fantastic Festive Fashion PureGym Opens
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Christmas Eve..............9am – 5pm Christmas Day..................... CLOSED Boxing Day................ 10am – 5pm New Year’s Eve.............9am – 5pm New Year’s Day......... 10am – 5pm Visit our website for individual store trading hours, including New Year’s Day.
Cambridge at Christmas... The big day is almost here and we can’t wait. The stores here at The Grafton are beautifully bursting with fabulous gifts and great fashion – including our new flagship River Island. Plus, we’re thrilled to be welcoming PureGym to the centre. Perfect to kick-start your New Year’s resolution! The following pages are just a taste of the brilliant brands we’ve got at The Grafton. For more information including great offers and promotions visit www.thegraftoncentre.co.uk Season’s greetings and all the best for 2019. John O’Shea Centre Manager
We’re thrilled to be welcoming this month. Check out the website for more information
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Shimmer & Shine Perfect party pieces
Great Gifts
For him, her, them and, maybe you!
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by Sophie Kate @sophiekateblogs
‘Tis the Season Christmas treats
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Shimmer Shine I T ’ S PA R T Y T I M E ! If you can’t wear sequins at Christmas when can you? From opening the first present to popping those party poppers at midnight we’ve found the perfect party pieces.
Dress Quiz, £36.99
Top Yours, £39.99
Tunic Dress Next, £62 Jumper River Island, £38
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Shirt River Island, £45
Sparkle Jacket New Look, £49.99
Sparkle Trousers New Look, £34.99
Rose Gold Shoe Diechmann, £24.99
Jumpsuit Debenhams, £75 Sparkle Slouch Boots H&M, £59.99
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F O R H I M , H E R , T H E M A N D, M AY B E YO U !
TH E GI FT OF ME TI ME !
Christmas can be a ‘bit’ stressful at times. Why not treat yourself or the ones you love to some New Year me time? Angel Beauty and Trade Secret at The Grafton do great gift vouchers so the recipient can choose their perfect pampering treat!
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A B IG Q UE ST I O N FOR A B IG DAY ? If you’re planning on popping ‘THE’ question you’re spoilt for choice at The Grafton with Ernest Jones, H Samuel and these beauties from T H Baker.
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For those of us who’ve been nice this year what’s Santa going to bring? Maybe a new dolly from The Entertainer? Or a pair of designer shades from Vision Express?
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New Look, Hot Water Bottle & Eye Mask Set £22.99
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The Perfume Shop, Chanel No 5 100ml £129.50
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H&M, Fine-Knit Jumper £14.99
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Decathlon, Newfeel Walking Shoes £11.99
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The Entertainer, Doll £14.99
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Trespass, Beanie £10.99
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USC, SoulCal Tex Fleck T-Shirt £4.99
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Hawkin’s Bazaar, Poki Bot £14.99
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Vision Express, Joules Sunglasses £70
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10. Debenhams, Oscar the Hungry Unicorn Book £6.99
FOR T H E T E C H LOVE R S IN YOUR LIFE
EE, Mobile Bitz, O2, Three and Carphone Warehouse have got it covered. From the latest gizmos and gadgets to tablets and more.
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A bit of a makeover You may have noticed that Debenhams has had a bit of work going on recently, and the new-look refurbishment looks fab! The new beauty hall is amazing, I can tell my Debenhams Beauty Club Card will be getting lots of use! If you haven’t joined yet then you definitely should as you get points whenever you spend in-store or online, and it all adds up to rewards. Alongside the beauty reward card there’s an online forum where you can discuss new products and anything beauty related. I used to find most beauty counters uninviting, where most of the products are behind a stand and sales assistants jump on you and make you feel uncomfortable. But I’m super impressed with how Debenhams have laid out their new beauty hall — it’s bright and inviting and the makeup is a lot more accessible to look at and try.
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Then there’s the mini bar! Not like the ones inside hotel rooms I’m sorry to disappoint, I’m talking about a mini bar with miniature beauty products. It’s such a great idea! Miniature products are so useful to stock up on, whether you travel lots or if you just like to pop your favourite mini version of a product in your handbag so you always have one on the go! When I was in-store I noticed Debenhams now stocks Make Up Forever, which is still pretty new to the UK, along with Dior Backstage, Kat Von D. Kat Von D is vegan as they don’t test on animals, and is very well known for their products staying power. The liquid eyeliner is my absolute favourite as it lasts so long and doesn’t end up smudging.
It’s so exciting to see how The Grafton is being transformed. Sophie Kate @sophiekateblogs
Festive Films Whether you like your festive films bursting with sentimentality or packed full of action, Vue at The Grafton have got it covered.
Aquaman 14/12/2018 Introduced to the world in last year’s Justice League, Arthur Curry - aka Aquaman, picks up with the hero as he struggles with the fact that he’s now the ruler of the underwater kingdom of Atlantis. Half human, half Atlantian, the hero finds himself caught between the surface dwellers that ravage the sea and his own people who are ready to launch an attack on those that cause their world harm.
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Out Now
The Grinch Out Now One for the youngsters, and those just young at heart, this animated feature is from the studio behind the 2016 hit The Secret Life of Pets. Benedict Cumberbatch lends his voice to the infamous Grinch, who lives a solitary life on Mt Crumpet above Whoville with only his dog Max for company and tells the tale of his plan to steal Christmas from the town below.
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Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald takes us back to JK Rowling’s wizarding world. Set in 1927, the film follows Newt Scaramander and his efforts to thwart evil wizard Gellert Grindelwald who has escaped from prison – something that Newt played a big part in during the first Fantastic Beasts film. With a fantastic ensemble cast, that as well as starring Eddie Redmayne as Newt, features Jude Law as a young Albus Dumbledore and Johnny Depp as Grindelwald, fans will be taken back to Paris and London as well as the iconic Hogwarts.
Mary Poppins Returns 21/12/2018 Set in Depression-era London, Emily Blunt dons the iconic red hat and umbrella to visit a now grown Jane and Michael Banks and his three children after the family suffers a tragic loss. Along with her friend Jack, Lin-Manuel Miranda creator of Broadway smash hit Hamilton, she aims to help spread the joy that the family has lost. In a film that is sure to be a family favourite for years to come, expect singing, dancing and everything you’ve come to love from Disney.
‘Tis the season to… E AT C H O C O L AT E F O R B R E A K FA S T, CAKE FOR LUNCH AND
ICE CREAM FOR DINNER…
We’re thrilled to announce that Krispy Kreme will be joining us at The Grafton this December serving delicious doughnuts for you and your family, friends and colleagues to enjoy. Krispy Kreme knows how to create joy-filled moments that everyone will enjoy, doughnut fans of Cambridge will be able to shop the brand’s sixteen varieties of sweet treats on offer, from the delicious Original Glazed to the melt-in-the-mouth Chocolate Dreamcake in store. Plus, the Sweet Flammekueche from Amelie is even more delicious than it looks. With sweet ice cream, gooey toffee sauce and chocolate and delicious apples all on an Amelie signature pastry base.
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The Giving Tree LAST BUT NOT LEAST Before we bid you farewell we just wanted to remind you of our Christmas campaign. Now in its twelfth year the Grafton Giving Tree is back and on track to be even more popular. Last year we collected over 8,400 gifts for deserving children across Cambridgeshire. We understand that Christmas can be an expensive and busy time, but, if you can afford one more present we will make sure it goes to a child that truly deserves it and you will be adding some Christmas magic to what may be a challenging time for them and their families. The tree is located in the Great Court area of The Grafton, near H&M until 19 December. You can bring a gift with you or purchase one whilst at the centre. Thank you for all of your support over the last 12 years and fingers crossed we smash last year’s target!
www.graftoncentre.co.uk