Christmas In Romford 2012 by Cantor Hindson

Christmas Lights switch on 15th November 4.30pm-6.30pm See Page 5

5,000 parking spaces, FREE ON SUNDAYS Over 400 great shops, cafĂŠs & restaurants, 2 multi-screen cinemas & traditional market.

Welcome to an extra special Christmas in Romford Welcome to an extra special Christmas in Romford

Contents, Christmas 2012

What a year we’ve had in Romford! The Queen’s Jubilee and the Olympic Torch Relay really showed Romford at its best. And what better way to spend the final weeks of 2012, than to come and enjoy Christmas shopping and celebrations in our town. In Romford you will find 400 great shops, cafés and restaurants, from major high street names, to small independent boutiques. We also have our traditional market, one of the oldest in the country.

2._ Welcome to Romford 3._ Romford Market 4._ The Brewery

6._ Exclusive Vouchers

Getting here 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 more than 30 bus routes serving Romford. Romford’s traditional market will be open every day in the run up to Christmas. It’s a great place to buy the freshest food and Christmas gifts at bargain prices. There’s great family entertainment and leisure facilities, including two multi-screen cinemas showing the latest blockbusters. Don’t miss our fantastic Christmas Lights Switch On in Romford Market Place on 15th November – it’s 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

Open Late for Christmas

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

www.havering.gov.uk/romford www.havering.gov.uk/romfordmarket www.thebreweryromford.com www.theliberty.co.uk www.intomercury.co.uk 2

5. Christmas Lights Switch On in Romford

7._ Christmas Prize Draws 8._ Shop Romford 9._ The Liberty 10._ The Mercury Mall

11. What’s On in Romford Town Centre this Christmas

romford market Visit one of the most loved and oldest markets in the South East and enjoy traditional Christmas shopping with chestnuts roasting and a variety of festive entertainment.

• fine fresh foods •latest fashions •Inspired gifts •Festive decorations

EXTRA OPENING DAYS FOR CHRISTMAS REGULAR MARKET DAYS: Wednesday, Friday & Saturday

EXTRA SUNDAYS: 2nd Dec, 9th Dec, 16th Dec & 23rd Dec

EVERY DAY: From Friday 14th December up to & including Monday 24th December (Christmas Eve)

meet rudolf & comet! wednesday 19 th december

letters to father christmas Victorian Carol Singers performing at intervals on Friday 14th December

FREE Christmas style face painting and glitter tattoos on Saturdays, 15th and 22nd December Romford Market, Market Place, Romford RM1 3ER For full market information and entertainment programme please visit www.havering.gov.uk/romfordmarket @LBofHavering 400 great shops, cafés & restaurants, 2 multi-screen cinemas 5,000 parking spaces (FREE on Sundays), Traditional market

From Saturday 1st December, all the good boys and girls can post their letters to Father Christmas in the special post box located in the market. Please make sure an address is included (clearly) so Father Christmas can write back. Letters must be posted by Wednesday 19th December to ensure a reply.

The BREWERY thebreweryromford.com /TheBreweryRomford @breweryromford

play Bring the office party to one of The Brewery’s many fantastic restaurants, with tastes from around the world to choose from. Or, enjoy some family time with bowling at Namco, an adventure into Kidspace or a trip to the cinema.

Take the time to enjoy the Christmas spirit at The Brewery. With fantastic shops, exciting entertainment venues, superb restaurants, and over 1,700 car parking spaces, everything you need is here in one place. Shop, Eat and Play in style at The Brewery.

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Bring some Christmas glitz with party dresses from Bank and TK Maxx and funky decorations from Homesense. The Entertainer has toys that will make kids’ eyes light up. Plus, this year’s must-have accessory – the iPhone 5 – is now in-store at Carphone Warehouse.

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Top 5 Christmas films @ Romford 1. Nativity 2 2. the hobbit-an unexpected journey 3. life of pi 4. the impossible 5. the twilight saga breaking dawn part 2

eat A traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings is essential - visit Sainsbury’s for great offers on all your festive food and drink. If you prefer someone else to do the cooking, head to Toby Carvery. Look out for Kids Eat Free offers over the school holidays. Visit our website or Facebook for updates. toby carvery

400 great shops, cafés & restaurants, 2 multi-screen cinemas 5,000 parking spaces (FREE on Sundays), Traditional market

Christmas Lights Switch On Thursday 15th November, Romford Market Place 4.30pm – 6.30 pm. FREE entry

Come and make it a magical evening to remember at this free event on Thursday 15th November in Romford Market Place. *Postman Pat®and Jess the Cat will be making a special appearance on their journey to Lapland to deliver the children’s Christmas wish lists to Santa. Santa along with his best friends Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer will perform the turning on of Romford’s Christmas lights.The action packed entertainment continues throughout the evening with performances from Britain’s Got Talent finalists Twist & Pulse and Hope Murphy. The church bells will be ringing and the firework finale will light up the skyline. So come and enjoy the family festive atmosphere and make it a day to remember.

twist & pulse the street dance duo

*Postman Pat® characters will be appearing at intervals throughout the evening.

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Frankie & Benny’s

Naturally Unique

MooDog

Free sample of any body butter

Buy one Donut get one free

Valid until 2nd January 2013. Valid only at Naturally Unique The Liberty Romford.

Valid until 24th December 2012. Valid only at Moodog The Mercury Mall.

Coco (bags & accessories)

Sorriso cafÉ

free pashmina when you spend £35 or more

Two full English breakfasts for £8 before 10.00am

Book your Christmas Party on a Monday or Tuesday and receive 25% off your food bill

Offer only valid on Mondays and Tuesdays. Valid until 31st December 2012. Valid only at Frankie & Benny’s The Brewery Romford

Kidspace Free child’s pizza with every full paying adult’s pizza

Coco Valid from 1st -24th December 2012. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offers. Valid only at Kidspace The Brewery Romford.

Valid until 2nd January 2013. Valid only at Coco The Liberty Romford.

Valid until 24th December 2012. Valid only at Sorriso Café The Mercury Mall.

Namco Funscape

Lush

Premiere Cinema

Free Game of Bowling

Free hand/arm massage or free mini facial

Free refill on Regular or Large Pepsi, Pepsi Max, Diet Pepsi, 7up and Fanta

Valid until 31st December 2012. One voucher per person. Valid only at Namco Funscape The Brewery Romford.

Valid until 2nd January 2013. Valid only at Lush The Liberty Romford.

Valid until 24th December 2012. Valid only at Premiere Cinema The Mercury Mall.

Frankie & Benny’s

Auntie Anne’s

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25% off Christmas menu every Tuesday in December

Buy 2 sweet pretzels and get third for FREE

Get any premium 6”sub and drink* for £4

Offer only valid on Tuesdays in December. Valid until 31st December 2012. Valid only at Frankie & Benny’s The Brewery Romford.

Valid until 2nd January 2013. Valid only at Auntie Anne’s The Liberty Romford.

*(drink = either a small cup or a bottled water or tea/coffee) Valid until 24th December 2012. Valid only at Subway The Mercury Mall.

Please present vouchers to redeem offers • for full terms & conditions visit www.havering.gov.uk/romford

Romford Market FREE COTTON SHOPPER BAG

WITH A SINGLE PURCHASE ONE BAG PER VOUCHER WHILST STOCKS LAST

Valid from 5th – 30th November 2012

Valid from 1st – 24th December 2012

Christmas prize draw

A 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. The prize draw winners will be contacted on the 16th December 2012

The Brewery - Festive Family Fun A Family pass (4) to Vue Cinema A Family pass (4) to Namco Funscape for a game of bowling A Meal for 4 at Frankie & Benny’s

WIN!

Name: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Postcode: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Tel: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Email: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Terms & Conditions apply, see website for details • Post coupon into the entry box at the information point upstairs at The Brewery

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

WIN!

The Mercury Mall - WINter Wonderland £50 worth of prizes at Wilkinson £50 Asda voucher VIP Christmas party package (4) at Mecca bingo 18+ only

Name: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Postcode: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Tel: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Email: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Terms & Conditions apply, see website for details • Post coupons into the entry box at the help desk at The Mercury Mall

WIN!

Romford Market £50 Romford Market Voucher

Name: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Postcode: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Tel: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Email: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Terms & Conditions apply, see website for details • Post coupon into the green Father Christmas post box, located in the Market

400 great shops, cafĂŠs & restaurants 2 multi-screen cinemas 5000 parking spaces FREE on Sundays Traditional market OFF I C EÂŽ

The LIBERTY With over 100 great shops, cafés and restaurants, you’re guaranteed fabulous festivities at The Liberty. You’ll find top names like Debenhams, M&S, BHS, Next, Boots and Primark plus Swarovski, Waterstones, HMV, Model Zone, Gamestation and more, with great gift ideas for everyone. FREE Parking on Sundays

festive fashions The Liberty has it all this season, from glitzy gowns to winter knits at fantastic stores including Superdry, River Island, Topshop, Monsoon, H&M, La Senza, Miss Selfridge and great brands in Debenhams. Plus, Republic and Office are now open for Christmas!

theliberty.co.uk /libertyromford @libertyromford

christmas gift guide For great gifts ideas, go to www.theliberty.co.uk

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beauty secrets Enjoy superb treatments at Elegance Beauty and Blossom Beauty, plus fabulous fragrances at The Perfume Shop. For glowing skin this Christmas, visit Naturally Unique, Lush and explore the array of cosmetic treats at Boots and Debenhams. Visit award-winning Paul Falltrick Hairdressing for luscious locks. 400 great shops, cafés & restaurants, 2 multi-screen cinemas 5,000 parking spaces (FREE on Sundays), Traditional market

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gift card The Liberty (MasterCard) Gift Card is the perfect present for Christmas! Now available from the Customer Service Desk.

Gift Card ELECTRONIC

USE ONLY

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the Mercury mall The Mercury 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.

intomercury.co.uk /the mercury mall @intomercury

Into fashion

You can pick up your essential party wear for just £5 at Nottinghill, or treat yourself to a designer outfit at Choice or RM1. Specialist stores like Yours and Bonmarché will have you looking your best no matter what your size, age or shape. choice

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Into Rewards The expense of Christmas is made even easier with The Mercury loyalty card. There’s savings of up to 50%, plus discounts and freebies in over 20 stores. As a member, you can now benefit from Free Wi-Fi and exclusive competitions and giveaways. It’s free to join, so sign up and start saving today!

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Into Beauty Pamper yourself from head to toe in one of our hair and beauty salons including Vida and Toni & Guy. Find your beauty essentials at Superdrug, The Fragrance Shop and Beauty Craze.

Into leisure Keep the family entertained at our new 8 screen Premiere Cinema located on level 3, joining the new Stages Academy and Mecca Bingo. The latest films are just £4 all day every day. With loads of new games, CeX and Game will keep you entertained at home or if you would prefer, pop into Thomson for the perfect holiday getaway.

This year’s big release! Nintendo wii u Released 30th November Game are having a midnight launch on the 29th November.

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400 great shops, cafés & restaurants, 2 multi-screen cinemas 5,000 parking spaces (FREE on Sundays), Traditional market

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wednesDAY 19th December

Saturday 24th & sunday 25th November

Come and meet the reindeers at the market before they make their epic journey on Christmas Eve.

Imagine riding on a sleigh pulled by huskies, or exploring a Winter Wonderland. Our greenscreen technology will transport you there to produce a free Christmas photograph. Plus, great prizes to be won.

Meet Rudolph & Comet

FriDAY 14th December

Victorian Carol Singers For a truly festive shopping experience Victorian carol singers will be performing throughout the day at Romford Market. Saturday 15th & Saturday 22nd December

Christmas Style FREE Christmas style face painting and glitter tattoos.

the liberty

Launching SaturDAY 10th November

Snow Globe & Paradise Island

Experience a white Christmas at the inflatable Snow Globe or fun in the sun at Paradise Island. Plus, a chance to win £1000 voucher towards your next holiday. throughout november & december

Winter Wonderland

Thursday 6th & 13th December

Tea with Santa

After School Club members can register for Tea with Santa and join the party, with a free gift for every child. Booking is essential visit thebreweryromford.com friday 7th – Saturday 15th December

Christmas Music with Queen’s Theatre Carols and festive music with live performances from the community.

the mercury mall

SaturDAY 10th november Monday 24th December

Santa Arrives in Romford

Visit Santa on level 1, in his gingerbread house open daily from 10am – 5pm. Share the memories from as little as £3.99 with a variety of gift and photo packages.

Deck The Mall Competition

Friday 16th november

Havering Primary schools Christmas bauble design finalists will perform a carol ceremony in the centre as they hang their bauble on the Christmas tree. The winning bauble will be made into a giant bauble and used as part of The Liberty Christmas decorations.

Enjoy an afternoon of festivities in partnership with the Queens Theatre Hornchurch. Sit back and relax to the sounds of Dawn Chorus amongst other acts in one of our level 2 eateries.

Grotto Launch

Sunday 4th November & Sunday 2nd December

SaturDAY 1st - Sunday 16th December

For some Christmas themed activities that offer fun, learning and creativity.

Try your luck on a lucky bauble and you could win up to £40 a day in vouchers.

Christmas Kids Club

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400 great shops, cafés and restaurants DEPARTMENT STORES Bhs Debenhams Marks & Spencer Primark ELECTRICAL & PHONES Carphone Warehouse Chitter Chatter Jessops O2 Orange Phones 4 U Stormfront - Apple Suppliers T Mobile

romford market A fantastic range of bargains, traditional stalls 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

the brewery SHOP Bank Boots Brantano Carphone Warehouse Family Bargains GAP Hobbycraft HomeSense JD Sports Mamas & Papas Sainsbury’s Shopmobility T&B Photographic The Entertainer The Range Thomas Cook TK Maxx

Vida Hair & Beauty VIP Nails EAT Cosmo Costa Coffee Frankie & Benny’s McDonald’s Nando’s Pizza Express Starbucks Toby Carvery Zizzi Play Explore Learning Kidspace Namco Funscape Virgin Active VUE Cinema

FASHION Ann Summers Corrina Sue Dizzy Fashions Dorothy Perkins Emphasize H&M La Senza Miss Prodigy Miss Selfridge Monsoon New Look Next Pairs Republic River Island Select Superdry TopShop Topman

the liberty ACCESSORIES Accessorize Claire’s Coco CHILDRENS Abacus The Disney Store

Pandora Swarovski MISCELLANEOUS Adams Curtains Bargains Galore Beaumont Beds Cash Converters Flight Centre Fone Fusion Herbert Brown Gold Buyers GIFTS Lili Fabrics Gamestation N.J. News Just Genius (Toys & Poundland Gadgets) Shopmobility Modelzone Your Gold Buyers Romford Gift Centre MUSIC GUEST SERVICES HMV Boots Opticians SHOES Cheltenham & Aldo Gloucester Clarks Sky Foot Locker HEALTH & BEAUTY Linzi Shoes Office Blossom Beauty Shoezone Boots Shoeworld Elegance Beauty Timpson Shoe GNC Repair Holland & Barrett Unit 8 Hotshots Barbers Lush SPORT & OUTDOOR Naturally Unique Footlocker Paul Falltrick Sportsdirect.com Hairdressing West Ham United Supercuts The Perfume Shop STATIONERY & BOOKS JEWELLERY Card Factory Beaverbrooks Clinton Cards Ernest Jones Ryman Fish Bros Jeweller The Works & Pawnbroker H.Samuel Waterstones Magnolia WH Smith Debenhams Greggs Gingham Kitchen Italianissimo Cafe Liberty Marks & Spencer Millies Cookies Starbucks Taste Thorntons Zumo

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PARKING IS FREE ON SUNDAYS 5,000 car parking spaces in Romford. 1. The Brewery car park: Open 24 hours a day 2. The Liberty car park: Mon to Sat 6am – 8pm, Sun 8am – 7pm 3. The Mercury car park: Open 24 hours a day 4. Angel Way car park: Mon to Sat 7am - 8pm Open Sun 9am- 6pm on 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd December 5. Town Hall car park: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (limited spaces Mon to Fri). 6. Market Link multi - storey car park: Open 24 hours a day not free on Sundays 7. Market Place car park: Available on Mon, Tue, Thurs & Sun Please note: not available on Market days 8. Como Street car park: Open 24 hours a day Plus many more Visit: www.havering.gov.uk/parking for your parking leaflet. Look out for the illuminated parking signs around Romford - they’ll tell you how much space is currently available.

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Arriving by Bus or Bicycle Over 30 bus services to and from Romford visit: www.tfl.gov.uk or if it’s not too far, try walking or cycling into Romford visit: www.havering.gov.uk/romford By Coach For Coach parking visit: www.havering.gov.uk/parking