Strand Shopping Centre and registered Charity, Ykids have something exciting in-store for local shoppers in November!  A big-brother style fundraising project will be taking place in the centre to raise awareness and funds for Ykids.

From Saturday 19th – 25th November, a member of the Ykids team will be living in an empty unit of Strand Shopping Centre for customers and shoppers to view!  The brave individual will cut himself off for a week and live out his life in the shop, which will be specially furnished for the occasion from donations of tenants within Strand Shopping Centre.  People will be able to watch this fantastic event live via webcam throughout the week on www.maninashop.co.uk and also view his blogging.  Not only will he live within this shop, but he will also attempt to break 50 world records!  During the week, meals will be given by local establishments and by Head Chef Gavin Williams of Not Just Cooking, who will also be taking part in some live cooking demonstrations.  At the end of the week, a ceremony will take place where the “man in shop” will be freed.  The contents of the shop will take part in a silent auction on Friday 25th November of which a special guest will host!  Entertainment from Destiny Africa Children's choir from Kampala and a Clarinet Choir will be in the Strand from 12.30pm on the release day.  Special guests, the Stig and Captain Jack Sparrow will also make an appearance on the day too!

Paul Melia is the individual from Ykids who will become the “man in shop” and people are able to sponsor him and donate through collection tins, justgiving (online) and textgiving.  People can text SHOP12 £2 (or any amount) to 70070, visit www.localgiving.com/charity/ykids or search for Ykids on justgiving.com.    

For more information, visit www.strandshoppingcentre.co.uk or visit Strand’s Facebook page (Strand Shopping Centre)!  For up-to-date information throughout the event, visit www.maninashop.co.uk or www.facebook.com/themaninashop.  

Man in a Shop featured on ITV's Granada Reports on Monday 21st November.  View the clip by following this link: http://www.itv.com/granada/living-in-a-shop30389/

Come together and visit the Strand Christmas Party!

Saturday 19th November

10am-4pm with Light Switch on at 2pm!

There is lots of entertainment to get involed with such as:

Stilt Walkers with FREE Giveaways

FREE Face Painting

FREE Christmas Card Making Workshop

Christmas Storytelling Sessions

Christmas Characters

PLUS a whole lot more...

Come together for The Style Pod's at the Strand!

Saturday 26th November

10am-4pm!

Strand Shopping Centre are hosting this fantastic fashion event!

Shoppers can enjoy FREE Fashion and Colour advice at our Style Pods!

Meet our expert style advisors who will guide you on Key Autumn/Winter trends and that perfect Christmas Party outfit.

Children are in for some trick and treat’s this Halloween at Strand Shopping Centre.  A series of FREE events are taking place in the spectacular GIANT Pumpkin House in the centre located in Mons Square.  

The eye-catching Pumpkin House is being installed in the centre on Monday 10th October and will entice shoppers for the first FREE event on Saturday 15th October.  Children of Bootle can receive Freaky Face Painting to get them in that Halloween spirit early!  The unique Pumpkin will transform the centre and a series of events including Face Painting and Craft Workshops will be taking place inside in the half-term school holidays.  View the timetable of events below.

Not only can children take part in some eerie events this Halloween, but they can also join in with a Fancy Dress Competition.  On Saturday 29th October, local children are invited to the Pumpkin House to show off their creepy costumes as well as get their faces painted!  There are some great prizes up for grabs so the children need to dress to impress!

Halloween Events in the Pumpkin House

Saturday 15th October

Freaky Face Painting

Saturday 22nd October

Freaky Face Painting

Monday 24th October

Creepy Halloween Greetings Card Workshop

Tuesday 25th October

Haunted Door Hanger Workshop

Wednesday 26th October

Horrifying Hand Puppets Workshop

Thursday 27th October

Frightful Fridge Magnet Workshop

Friday 28th October

Bloodcurdling Bookmarks Workshop

Saturday 29th October

Freaky Face Painting

Monday 31st October

Freaky Face Painting

All events take place from 10am till 4pm.

Don't miss out!