Father Christmas is taking up his annual residence at the Harpur Centre from this Saturday – and he’s looking forward to welcoming the town’s children into his festive Grotto.
You can visit every Saturday and Sunday until 18 December and then every day during Christmas week. Opening times are 10am – 5pm on Saturdays and weekdays, 10am – 3pm on Sundays and Christmas Eve. There’s no need to book and shoppers can claim a 20% discount by quoting code HC1 on arrival.
You can find out more information at the Harpur Centre website or on their Facebook page.
Father Christmas is ready and waiting to hear from all children on his naughty or nice list. Everyone that visits will receive a gift and can purchase a professional photo with the Main Man himself.
Of course, Christmas is as much about giving as receiving, and shoppers wanting to donate a gift to the annual Wishing Tree can do so in the heart of the Harpur Centre.
Supported by Heart Radio and Early Childhood Partnerships, all gifts donated will be distributed across Bedfordshire to organisations that support underprivileged and less-fortunate children and their families.
Shoppers are asked to head to the Wishing Tree, select a ‘Boy’ or ‘Girl’ gift tag, choose an appropriate gift from a retailer at the Harpur Centre, attach the gift tag to the unwrapped gift and then drop the gift off back at the tree by Sunday 18 December.
“The Centre is delighted that we are hosting the wonderful Wishing Tree, which has been a lifeline
for underprivileged families in the area now for well over a decade but more prevalent during these
tougher times,” said Harpur Centre manager, Sam Laycock.
“Santa can’t wait to see you all in his Grotto located in the basement this year. Tis the season to start shopping so we look forward to welcoming everyone this December now the Christmas decorations are lit.”
