Festive Fayre to spread some Christmas cheer at Gainsborough’s Marshall’s Yard
27 November 2023
It’s time for a festive feast this weekend at Gainsborough’s Marshall’s Yard as more than 30 stalls selling food and other delights will line the shopping centre to help you to get into the Christmas spirit.
There will be festive food, free face painting, craft workshops, and live entertainment between 10am and 4pm on Saturday, December 2, and Sunday, December 3.
Shoppers can also make the most of the cheap parking options available, with up to four hours for only £1 or all day parking for £1 in the centre’s overflow car park in Station Approach.
Food vendors bringing their culinary delights to the event
include traditional German Bratwursts, roasted chestnuts, and the ever-popular
Yorkshire pudding wraps.
There will also be a range of craft stalls offering the
perfect gifting ideas including The Little Cottage Candle Co., The Woodman
Workshop and Natalie Cass Art.
Retford Lions will be brining Father Christmas to the event
in his sleigh where children will be able to meet him and receive a small gift.
Bruce Barnett, treasurer at Retford Lions, said: “We are
delighted to be bringing Santa to Gainsborough for families and young ones to
enjoy.
“All donations raised will help contribute towards providing
free Christmas lunches for individuals at The Blues Club, Gainsborough on
Christmas Day that are without loved ones. Anyone who would like to join please
call 01777 248354.”
In addition to the variety of stalls, an array of talented
local performers will take to the stage across the weekend.
The Salvation Army choir will kick things off on the
Saturday with a performance at 10am. Sarah Stones will perform at noon,
followed by Freddie Halkon at 2pm.
On Sunday, Ellie James will perform two slots at Noon and
2pm. The Echo Theatre School, performing The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, will
take to the stage at 1pm.
There will also be a meet and greet with the festive Pepper
Pig on Saturday from Noon to 1pm and Sunday between 11am and Noon.
Free face painting is on Saturday between 10am and 4pm, and
on Sunday from 11am to 3pm.
Each day of the event has kindly been sponsored by Horsley’s
of Gainsborough and Wright Vigar accountants.
Event sponsor Dave Horsley, director of Horsley’s of
Gainsborough, said: “Horsleys have been established in Gainsborough for more
than 120 years and we are happy to support this event that helps to promote our
town.
“We try to be the customers‘ first choice for flooring, beds
and suites – and we are sure everyone will have a first-class time at the
event.”
Event sponsor David Goodall, director of Wright Vigar accountants, said: “We are an independent local firm of chartered accountants, who have been looking after the financial needs of the community of Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire for more than 40 years.
“We are based at Marshall’s Yard
and are thrilled to be supporting the event. I am sure everyone who comes along
will have a brilliant time, which will help the community to get into the
festive spirit.”
Melissa Cutforth, assistant
manager at Marshall’s Yard, said: “We have a fantastic array of food stalls, so
come along and find out what the artisan makers in the region have to offer.
“This is also a great chance to
pick up some culinary inspiration ahead of the big day.
“We have so much going on here at
Marshall’s Yard – all aimed at getting you right into the festive spirit.”
The event follows on from the ‘Launch of Christmas’ event on November 17
and 18 in which shoppers got to see the spectacular Christmas lights for the
first time and marvel at a performance from the stunning Spark Drummers.
The fun continued last weekend with a weekend packed with festive
entertainment and a Santa’s Grotto.
Looking ahead, the Festive Farm – featuring adorable farm animals
dressed in Christmas jumpers – will be at the centre on Saturday, December 9,
and Sunday, December 10, from 11am to 3pm.
A Disney-themed festive meet and greet event with Mickey and Minnie
Mouse, along with Santa’s Grotto and brass band, will take place on Saturday,
December 16, from 11am to 2pm.
And taking you right up to Christmas, there will be further festive
entertainment, including a Santa’s Grotto on Friday, December 22. There will
also be an array of festive food pop-up stalls and the centre will be filled
with the sounds of festive entertainment on Saturday, December 23, and Sunday,
December 24, from 10am onwards.
For more upcoming events happening at Marshall’s Yard please
visit www.marshallsyard.co.uk/upcomingevents
ENDS
Pictures show youngsters admiring the Christmas decorations at Marshall's Yard and families enjoying face painting at a previous event.
For further information, contact:
Public Relations Department, Dransfield Properties Ltd
Tel: 01226 360644
Email: admin@dransfield.co.uk
