Bracknell

Christmas shopping will become a lot more mobile this month when for the fourth year running the shopmobility shopping event is held in Bracknell town centre.

Bracknell Forest Borough Council, Bracknell Regeneration Partnership and the Bracknell Shopmobility team, based in Charles Square, are inviting those less able members of the public to sign up for the event where they can get the help they need to get their Christmas shopping done this year. They do not have to be Shopmobility members and there is also a whole lot of fun to be had during the day!

The Free event is being held on Sunday 25th November and is open to all who have difficulties with mobility whatever their age. The team will arrange free transport through Keep Mobile which will pick up shoppers from home and bring them to Bracknell Shopmobility where a warm welcome awaits them.

The team will then, by prior arrangement, make the trip to Bracknell town centre even more comfortable by providing a manual wheelchair and a volunteer helper to help choose those Christmas presents for family and friends. When the shopping is finished everybody meets back at Bracknell Shopmobility for a well earned glass of wine and a mince pie, whilst waiting for the transport home.

Many Bracknell town centre retailers are also taking part in the fun with offers and reductions for Shopmobility customers. Some of these include includes Bentalls, which will be giving a 10% discount on cosmetics and toiletries, gifts, christmas cards, decorations and stationary cards as well as fashion accessories and toys. Phones 4 U is offering a free Pay as You Go phone with every contract phone purchased and Principles will be offering a free gift wrapping service, with gift boxes bought for £3.50 each.

Graham Mountford, Town Centre Manager at Bracknell Forest Borough Council, said: "We have done this event for the last three years and it is our aim to attract even more people to Bracknell Shopmobility and Bracknell town centre. For some people it may be the only time in the year that they are able to leave their home and it is our aim to give them the assistance they need and a fun time whilst they are here.

"We know from past customer comments that people enjoy the day immensely, not least because it enables them to have a little bit more independence when buying their Christmas presents without having to rely on family and friends.

"I hope that this year will be no different and that we will have as much fun as last year, if not more."

For more information about the Shopmobility Day or to sign up to take part contact: Bracknell Shopmobility, 2 Crossway, Bracknell or phone Becky Pearce on 01344 861316 (email: mail@bracknellshopmobility.fsnet.co.uk)

All those who register to take part in the day will receive a badge which will entitle them to the relevant discounts on offer from town centre retailers.

Bracknell Forest Borough Council