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Keep your festive shopping local                                                                                 You can even bag further bargains with the           Santa’s Post Box at the Wheatsheaf
                                                                                                                                help of ‘LoyalFree’ – an innovative loyalty app
                                                                                                                                                                                     Centre
                                         this Christmas                                                                         which helps you to find all the deals in town and    Santa’s elves have once again installed a special
                                                                                                                                loyalty schemes straight from your
                                                                                                                                smartphone. App users can save money when            interactive postbox for Christmas letters at
                                                                                                                                they choose to shop local as you can save            the Baillie Street entrance of the Wheatsheaf
          Christmas in Rochdale is a magical time of year and there’s no better place to get all your                           money in over 60 of your favourite town centre       Centre – we must have been good!
          festive shopping sorted in one fell swoop – and support your high street at the same time.                            businesses – and it’s free to download!
                                                                                                                                                                                     Letter-writing kits can be collected from Bean
                                                                                                                                In addition to exclusive deals, LoyalFree also       at Riverside or you can get creative and
                                                               Rochdale town centre is a thriving hub of                        provides useful information including a local        prepare one yourself.
                                                               shopping outlets, offering well-known brands and                 guide, fun local events and interesting trails –
                                                               local independent stores, making our beautiful                   such as a walking tour of all the amazing street     Letters are sent via special elf magic to the
                                                               town perfect for finding those unique gifts.                     art in the area.                                     North Pole and you may even get a response
                                                                                                                                                                                     from Father Christmas himself…
                                                               From that tricky-to-buy-for dad to the sister who                Download the app for Android or iOS by
                                                               has everything and great gifts for little ones, the              searching ‘LoyalFree’.
                                                               town centre boasts a huge variety of options
                                                               across fashion, health and beauty, food and drink,
                                                               lifestyle and so much more - read on for our
                                                               suggestions on Christmas shopping in Rochdale.                       Dates for your diary

                                                                                                                                    •  A Christmas Fair will be at the Exchange Shopping Centre on Saturday 20 November.

            For the fashion-conscious relative in your life,   Not forgetting the youngsters who make this                          •  The Christmas Food and Artisan Fayre will be at Riverside on Saturday 4 December.
            there’s plenty of inspiration to be found in       time of year so magical, Rochdale has lots of
            fabulous independent stores such as                toy shops with gifts for all ages. If you’re                         •  Santa will return to Touchstones on 11,12,18 & 19 December. The magical Christmas
            Buckley Menswear, End Boutique, Chantilly          looking for games, books, outdoor toys or                                grotto will feature festive storytelling, fun craft activities and a meeting with the man
            and Okeechobee – as well as large retail           educational items, make sure you visit The                               himself. Book early to avoid disappointment.
            chains including River Island, New Look, M&S       Works and WHSmith.
            and H&M.                                                                                                                •  A family festive tea with Father Christmas is taking place at the Medicine Tap on
                                                               Rochdale centre also houses a plethora of                                Tuesday 7 December, with Christmas crafts, a photo opportunity with Santa and a gift
            After the last two years, we all deserve some      quirky and individual small businesses                                   for every child. Booking is essential.
            pampering! Pick up a voucher for a spot of         providing something truly unique: visit
            ‘me-time’ at beauty and hair salons like The       Cheetham Street or the Baillie Street Quarter                        •  The Vegan Market returns to Rochdale Riverside on Saturday 18 December.
            Retreat, The Hairdressing Room, Couzens            for a vibrant community of independents.
            Hair Studio and Simply Special. Don’t forget                                                                            •  There’s no need to wish for a white Christmas this year, when you can step into a
            to top up on a vast range of beauty products       After your Christmas shopping list is ticked                             Winter Wonderland in an inflatable snow globe! Large enough to fit up to eight adults,
            at Boots or Superdrug – perfect for stocking       off, treat yourself to a pit stop at one of the                          it’s the perfect setting for a festive photo. With a bespoke backdrop, take some
            fillers.                                           town’s tantalising cafes or restaurants. There                           selfies inside or have a full snow globe photo from outside. The globe will be at
                                                               is an array of options to tempt everyone’s                               Riverside on Saturday 4 & 18 December and at the Exchange Shopping Centre on
            For those conscious of their wellbeing,            taste buds with a trip to Petit Bistro,                                  Saturday 11 December.
            Rochdale has a wealth of businesses offering       Medicine Tap, Bombay Brew, Bean, Brown’s
            everything from nutritional or mindful gifts       Cakes, The Flying Horse Hotel, The Baum…
            and experiences, including the Health Food         You’re spoilt for choice!
            Centre, Ladies Only Gym and JD Gym.
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