A city shopping centre is getting in the spirit of Christmas with a programme of festive activities.
Shoppers at Silverburn are being treated to viral sensation buskers Simon Sims and Gary Lynas who will raise the spirits of passers-by with a good singsong. They will be at a 'busk stop' throughout November and a proportion of their earnings will be donated to Silverburn Cares, the Pollok mall's community fund.
Entertainment continues into December with roaming performers including rambunctious reindeer, jack frost and his frolicking snow fairies will join the ranks of traditional brass bands and choirs. Face painters and balloon animal artists will also be in attendance in December, free of charge.
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Santa Claus will be taking residence at Silverburn from December 1 to 24. Children can reveal their Christmas lists and wishes before Santa takes the reins of his sleigh for his busiest night of the year. The meet and greet with photo opportunities is free for families with a suggested £3 donation to Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity.
Community and giving back will remain a key focus of the centre this Christmas, with a gift-wrapping station throughout December, and a giving tree where shoppers can donate a present to a local child, all in aid of Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity.
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David Pierotti, General Manager of Silverburn, said “At Silverburn, we want to give our visitors reasons to be cheerful. Whether that be meeting with Santa Claus himself or enjoying one of our talented musical acts or performers while they shop. “After the events of the last few years, everyone deserves an opportunity to celebrate what we do have - family, friends, and a strong and supportive community. We are more than a shopping centre; we are a destination for the community to come together and feel festive at this time of year and we look forward to spreading joy to our visitors over the winter months.”
To find out more about Silverburn’s festivities and access their Christmas opening hours please visit www.shopsilverburn.com/christmas-at-silverburn.
Additionally, musicians can apply for a ‘Busk Stop’ spot by sharing a video or social media channel link via e-mail to enquiries@silverburn.com. The 'Busk Stop' will be temporarily closing at the end of November, returning to Silverburn in January 2023.
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