‘Tis the season for Community Spirit this Christmas at Foyleside
Foyleside Shopping Centre in Derry has the community close to its heart this Christmas, with a number of charity initiatives taking place both in and out of the centre.
It all began with Shopmobility night on Monday last when Shopmobility Foyle hosted their annual Christmas party and celebrated Bridge Accessible Transport’s 20th year in the community!
Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Alderman Hilary McClintock, was in attendance (pictured) as the Centre opened its doors to many older people and people with disabilities for an evening of food, music and shopping in a warm, friendly environment.
Meanwhile, Foyle Hospice have taken permanent residence in the Centre until Sunday next, running their annual Christmas Baskets Draw in which, in return for a donation, you could be in the running to win an exciting prize just in time for Christmas.
The Christmas Schools Charity Choirs will be in and out of the Centre over the next few weeks, entertaining visitors as they pick up last-minute gifts from any of Foyleside’s top retailers.
Children in Crossfire, the Samaritans and Save the Children are just some of the charities they will be supporting with their musical talent.
The city’s Junior Chamber of Commerce have once again added their support to needy families with a Giving Tree on Level 2, plus, for the eighth year in a row, the Rotary Club will be placing a Tree of Remembrance at the Centre.
In the meantime, the Little Legends Reading Room children, together with Verbal Arts and Easons, will have a special Breakfast with Santa this Saturday.
Last, but by no means least on Monday next, December 12, Foyleside’s Santa will be visiting the Children’s Ward at Altnagelvin Hospital during their Christmas Party to give each child the chance to meet the man himself, and receive a special present courtesy of the Centre.
A spokesperson for the Centre said: “This annual journey warms the hearts of everyone on the Children’s Ward and is one of Foyleside’s favourite activities during the holiday season.
“This Christmas, community is at the heart of Foyleside so visit the Centre and spread a little Christmas cheer with the help of our charity partners.”