Make a song and dance for Nutcrackers
SOUTHPORT residents are set to welcome home the town’s famous ‘Giant Nutcrackers’ this Christmas.
The 6ft tall decorative figures, which resemble traditional, German toy soldiers, will be placed at strategic points across the town centre to recreate the popular ‘Nutcracker Trail’.
Residents have also been urged to support local businesses over the festive season.
There will be 12 figures instead of last season’s 10 and a competition will be held with the chance to win an iPad Mini upon completion of the trail.
The Nutcrackers, which are a symbol of good luck, brought magic to Christmas shopping in Southport town centre last year, with families from across the North West looking for the figures in between trips to local shops and restaurants.
Southport is also set to sparkle this year with the return of the 60ft Christmas tree installation.
The tree’s LED lights have drawn families into the town for the last two years.
Southport Business Improvement District CEO, Rachel Fitzgerald, said: “We are delighted to be bringing the Nutcrackers back to Southport this year for people to enjoy.
“They were a huge success last year with families loving exploring town to complete the trail and find them all. It was great fun.”
Southport BID, with funding from local businesses, will continue to install Christmas lights across the town centre this year with the aim of making Southport sparkle throughout the season.
Work has already started along Eastbank Street and more are set to appear along a range of
Southport town centre streets, including Lord Street, Nevill Street, Chapel Street and London Street.
The BID has also launched its successful Southport Gift Card, which is already accepted at more than 70 venues in Southport.
The new Gift Card aims to encourage people to support their local shops, restaurants, cafes, beauty salons, hotels and attractions by keeping the seasonal spending local.
Rachel said: “The Christmas lights in the trees bring real sparkle to Southport throughout the festive season.
“Business owners are working hard to ensure their shops are safe and we want to make sure people feel comfortable to shop local.”
If you would like to find out more information about the Southport BID, please visit their website.
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