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Naughty Elf Eric joins the festive fun at Marshall’s Yard

9 December 2024

 

Eric The Naughty Christmas Elf will be bringing some festive mischief to Marshall’s Yard this weekend as part of the centre’s busy line up of seasonal events.

Shoppers will be able to meet and greet the Christmas character between 12pm and 2pm at the centre on Saturday December 14th – Eric’s special visit to Marshall’s Yard has been sponsored by local builders and joiners SW Cowley & Co Ltd.

Eric’s visit is part of a packed weekend of festive entertainment at the Gainsborough shopping centre including free facepainting sponsored by McDonalds and performances from local choirs. There’s also the opportunity to meet Santa Claus in his grotto from 11am to 2pm on both Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th December.

Jason Sault from SW Cowley & Co Ltd said: “We are really pleased to support another great community event at Marshall’s Yard. As a local business it’s a great opportunity for us to get involved with some of the fantastic events our town has to offer in the run up to Christmas. We hope everyone has a great time and enjoys the day.”

Timings for Saturday’s Marshall’s Yard Festive Fun:

11am-2pm:  Santa Meet and Greet

11am-2pm: Free Facepainting (sponsored by McDonalds)

11:30am-2pm: Military Wives Choir

12pm-2pm:  Eric the Naughty Elf Meet and Greet

Timings for Sunday’s Marshall’s Yard Festive Fun:

11am-2pm:  Santa Meet and Greet

12pm-3pm: St Barnabas Hospice Choir

As well as a great line up of Christmas entertainment some stores at Marshall’s Yard are opening later on Thursdays throughout December for details visit the centre website here: www.marshallsyard.co.uk/events/late-night-thursday-shopping-starts-this-week

Centre Manager at Marshall’s Yard Melissa Clement said: “We’ve worked with some great local companies here in Gainsborough to provide a fantastic line up of local events throughout November and December.

“We’re delighted that SW Cowley and Co are supporting this weekend’s visit from Eric the Naughty Elf – we’re sure our visitors are going to love it!”

To keep up to date with news and events at Marshall’s Yard visit www.marshallsyard.co.uk

 

For further information, contact:

Public Relations Department, Dransfield Properties Ltd
Tel: 01226 360644
Emailadmin@dransfield.co.uk

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