Tuck into Santa’s Breakfast at Dobbies

Kick off the festivities at Dobbies’ Edinburgh store and tuck into a tasty breakfast with Santa and his elves at the ever-popular Santa’s Breakfast this winter. 

Families can enjoy a morning full of Christmas magic at Santa’s Breakfast, taking place in the Edinburgh store from 29 November to 24 December. Each child will get the chance to meet Santa and build their very own collectable soft toy to name, personalise, and take home to cherish for years to come. 

The event starts with a cooked breakfast in the Dobbies’ restaurant, with vegetarian and continental breakfast options also available. Then children will get to meet Santa to share their Christmas wishes, before getting the opportunity to take part in family-friendly games, festive activities, and the toy-making workshop with the help of Santa’s elves. 

Tickets are priced from £18- £20 per child, depending on the date, with adult tickets from £9. While the build-a-buddy activity is not suitable for children under three years old, a pre-made version of the toy will be provided for the younger children to decorate and take part in the festive fun.

Dobbies’ Events Programme Manager, Ayesha Nickson, is looking forward to welcoming families to Santa’s Breakfast at Dobbies’ Edinburgh store.

She said: “Our Santa’s Breakfast event is extremely popular with families looking for a magical morning that everyone can enjoy.

“With festive fun and games, and a special meet and greet with Santa and a hands-on build-a-buddy activity with his elves, this event is great fun for the kids and a perfect way to start the countdown to Christmas.”

Families are now encouraged to purchase their tickets for the Santa’s Breakfast event at Dobbies’ Edinburgh store before they sell out. For a limited time only, customers can get 10% off the price of Santa’s Breakfast tickets using the code SB10 when booking online at www.dobbies.com/events  

Tickets for all events and experiences are on sale now with an option to make a donation during your purchase to Dobbies’ National Charity Partner, Alzheimer’s Research UK. To learn more about the Christmas events and make a booking, visit dobbies.com/events

First-ever Breakfast with Santa events launched at The Centre Livingston

The first-ever ‘Breakfast with Santa’ events launched last weekend, (2nd and 3rd of December) at The Centre, Livingston with proceeds going to the children’s charity CHAS, which provides the country’s only hospice services for children and young people with life-shortening conditions.

The breakfast events, which are a first for the shopping centre, are running over the first three weekends in December, on both Saturday’s and Sunday’s, in The Wintergarden, adjacent to Aerial Adventures.

Over 100 people attended the first weekend and enjoyed a ‘Meet and Greet’ with Santa and a story from his favourite festive book, and a hearty breakfast, followed by a personal chat with him in his Grotto, then presented with a special gift.

Families also had the chance to join in some festive fun activities, hosted by Santa’s elves, including party games, dancing, reindeer food making and designing their own Christmas tree decorations.

Tickets for the remaining ‘Breakfast with Santa’ events on the 9th & 10th and 16th & 17th of December are £14.95 for children, which includes a present from Santa, and £10.95 for adults, with £3 from every ticket sold going to CHAS.  Bookings can be made on The Centre, Livingston website, www.thecentrelivingston.com.

Patrick Robbertze, Centre Director at The Centre, Livingston said: “We are delighted our ‘Breakfast with Santa’ events got off to such a fantastic start at the weekend and will help us to raise even more money for the children’s charity, CHAS.

“It was great to see generations of families joining in all the activities and having such a fantastic time, and Santa too who really enjoyed taking part in the dancing games and reading his favourite Christmas story to the kids.”

The Centre, Livingston also organised it’s second Elf Toddle Walk this year with all funds going to CHAS once again and welcomed the charity into the shopping centre at the weekend to help raise money and awareness.

Zhenya Dove, Community Fundraiser at CHAS, said: “We are very excited to be a part of yet another heart-warming initiative by The Centre, Livingston. ‘Breakfast with Santa’ is not just about bringing joy to families; it’s about creating a positive difference in the lives of those we care for at CHAS. 

“It is wonderful that some of the CHAS families had the opportunity to join in the festive spirit and meet Santa.

“Our gratitude knows no bounds to The Centre, Livingston and the compassionate community whose generosity and unwavering dedication fuels our mission. Thank you!”

Santa fundraising events unveiled for children’s charity CHAS

‘BREAKFAST WITH SANTA’ EVENTS UNVEILED AT THE CENTRE LIVINGSTON

The Centre, Livingston has unveiled plans for its first-ever ‘Breakfast with Santa’ events in the run up to Christmas, with proceeds going to children’s charity CHAS, which provides the country’s only hospice services for children and young people with life-shortening conditions.

The six breakfast events, which will run on the first three weekends in December,  include tucking into a hearty buffet breakfast in The Wintergarden, adjacent to Aerial Adventures, a visit to see Santa in his Grotto and the chance to join in some festive fun activities, hosted by Santa’s elves, including party games.

Tickets for the ‘Breakfast with Santa’ events on the 2nd & 3rd, 9th & 10th and 16th & 17th of December are £14.95 for children, which includes a present from Santa, and £10.95 for adults, with £3 from every ticket sold going to CHAS. 

Tickets are available at The Centre, Livingston website www.thecentrelivingston.com

Patrick Robbertze, Centre Director at The Centre, Livingston said: “We’re really excited about our first-ever ‘Breakfast with Santa’ events this year in the run up to Christmas and to be able to raise funds for the children’s charity, CHAS.

“It’s a great way to combine a visit to see Santa and join in some Christmas party fun-filled activities for all the family whilst enjoying breakfast together and raising money for a very worthy cause at the same time.”

Zhenya DoveCommunity Fundraiser at CHAS said: “We are so grateful and honoured to be chosen as the beneficiary for the ‘Breakfast with Santa’ events at The Centre, Livingston.

“This amazing initiative promises to infuse the holiday season with warmth and joy while allowing us the opportunity to raise crucial funds for the families we care for.

“Being the sole provider of hospice services for babies, children and young people facing life-shortening conditions in Scotland, every contribution is crucial in enabling us to continue our mission.

“The generosity of The Centre and all those attending these heart-warming events will make a real difference in the lives of these children and their families.”