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Welcome to part one of our special seasonal series of
newsletters designed to help a wide range of Christmas event and function organisers.
Christmas is a time when every town centre manager is competing with
neighbouring towns for Christmas shoppers. Coming up with ideas and finding
attractions that will add to that Christmas shopping atmosphere can be a
daunting task. Of course every town will have varying local
restrictions on what is allowed or suitable, so we have put together a selection
of ideas. |
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A TRADITIONAL FUNFAIR AND STEAM ENGINES |
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If you are looking for a really magical look and to add
atmosphere to get your shoppers in the Christmas mood a traditional funfair
carousel with galloping horses will add a colourful attraction to any
pedestrianized areas. |
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Learn
more about and locate funfair amusement operators |
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A CHARLES DICKENS CHRISTMAS STREET THEME |
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If your town has an old worldly courtyard shopping area or
street how about using suitable mingling re-enactors in period costume
complemented with chestnut and toffee apple sellers and traditional Christmas
decorations. |
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Learn
more about and locate historical re-enactment groups |
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LASER DISPLAYS AND NIGHT GLOW NOVELTIES |
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Laser light displays are a fantastic way to bring any event to
a spectacular, memorable start or close and are great for town centre Christmas
tree lighting up ceremonies plus add an added attraction throughout the period. |
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Learn
more about and locate laser and firework display operators |
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HOT COFFEES AND REFRESHMENTS |
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Sipping your favourite coffee or cappuccino indulgence while
listening to the carol singers and watching the scene of frantic last minute Christmas shoppers on a cold December evening is an experience not to be
missed. |
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Learn
more about and locate mobile coffee bar operators |
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CHILDREN'S RIDES AND AMUSEMENTS |
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Children are not great shoppers and will need to take five
minutes out (with dad) from Christmas shopping to calm down and re-look at their
shopping strategies. Mini roundabouts, cup and saucer rides, traditional swing
boats to complete mobile adventure play units with ball ponds should do the
trick. |
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Learn
more about and locate children's ride and amusements operators |
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