'We're absolutely delighted'- Galloways Grotto & Gift Wrap Station to return to St George's Shopping Centre
“We can't wait to welcome local families, create magical memories and spread some festive cheer.”
A Lancashire sight loss charity has announced the return of its beloved Preston Christmas tradition.
The Galloways Grotto & Gift Wrap Station will returns to St George's Shopping Centre from Sunday, November 29.
From the excitement of meeting Santa to the joy of creating special family memories, the Galloways Grotto brings a little extra festive sparkle to the heart of Preston.
Best of all, every visit helps support local people affected by sight loss.
From just £7 per person, anyone can meet Santa, share their Christmas wishes, have their photograph taken and receive a tasty treat to take home.
No booking is required and there will be elves to entertain if you're waiting in line.
For a small donation, Galloways can also help you with all your gift wrapping needs.
Wrapping paper is provided, or you can bring your own.
Galloways Christmas cards will be on sale too.
A spokesperson for Galloways told the Post: “We're absolutely delighted to be bringing Santa's Grotto & Gift Wrapping back to St George’s Shopping Centre this Christmas! We can't wait to welcome local families, create magical memories and spread some festive cheer.
“Our gift wrapping station will also be back to help take some of the stress out of Christmas! Whether you're short on time, have a mountain of presents to wrap or simply need a steady pair of hands, we're here to help!
“Every visit helps raise vital funds for Galloways and supports the important work we do in our community. It's been a particularly challenging year for fundraising, and we're also expanding our services to reach children and young people. This makes fundraising more important than ever, and every penny really does make a difference.
“We're incredibly grateful to St George's for continuing to support us. We'd love to see as many people as possible come along, enjoy some Christmas magic and help us make a difference to local people with sight loss.”
The Galloways Grotto and Gift Wrap Station has become a much-loved festive tradition in Preston, bringing families together and spreading Christmas cheer while raising vital funds for Galloways.
The Grotto has been made possible thanks to the support of hosts St George's Shopping Centre, sponsors SP Electricity North West, Pristine PVC, Applethwaite Homes, Convene and Fort Vale Engineering, as well as volunteers .
Every pound raised helps Galloways continue providing essential services, activities and support to blind and partially sighted people across Lancashire and Sefton.
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The Galloways Grotto is located on the first floor of St George’s Shopping Centre, near HMV.
It will be open between 12pm and 3pm on Sunday, November 29; Saturday, December 5; Sunday, December 6; Saturday, December 12; Sunday, December 13; Saturday, December 19; Sunday, December 20; Monday, December 21; Tuesday, December 22; Wednesday, December 23.
The Gift Wrap Station is open 12-3pm on the same days as abobe but is extended until 7pm on Thursdays.
It is also additionally opend every Monday-Thursday between November 30 and December 23.