Thursday, 3 December 2009

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING IN NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE COULD BE HASSLE FREE; IF YOU DROP THE CHILDREN OFF AT GRIMSBY’S FISHING HERITAGE CENTRE

Take the hassle out of the Christmas shopping by dropping the children off at Grimsby’s Fishing Heritage Centre for a host of free festive activities.

Children can enjoy art and crafts, gift making and can watch traditional Christmas movies, allowing parents to finish their Christmas shopping in peace and without any prying events.

Councillor Steve Hocknell, portfolio holder for culture, leisure and healthier communities, said: “Christmas shopping can be a stressful time for parents, so these activities will hopefully ease the pressure.

“Activities will be running every Thursday during late night shopping and on Saturdays in the run up to Christmas. There’s even the chance for children to make their own home-made gift for mum or grandma and get creative with their own Christmas tree decorations.”

Parents can drop off their children for the two-hour workshops if they are aged seven and over. Younger children can attend, but must be accompanied during the workshop by an adult.

Activities run from 6pm to 8pm on Thursday and from 10am to noon and 1pm to 3pm on Saturdays. To book, call the centre on (01472) 323345.

What’s on at the Heritage Centre

  • Make your own advent calendar and tree decorations - Thursday, November 26 and Saturday, November 28
  • Watch The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG) and enjoy a Christmas activity - Thursday, December 3 and Saturday, December 5
  • Make your own bath salts and gift bags, a perfect gift for mum or grandma - Thursday, December 10 and Saturday, December 12
  • Watch the Snowman (U) and enjoy a Christmas activity - Thursday, December 17 and Saturday, December 19
  • Children can also take a fishing trip to the North Pole and meet Father Christmas at the Fishing Heritage Centre from Monday, December 21 to Wednesday, December 23. Everyone is welcome. Children pay £2 with accompanying adults free. Register upon arrival at the admissions desk.

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