DOZENS of children have taken part in a host of free and fun chocolate-themed workshops at The Rock Shopping Centre this Easter.
The shopping and leisure destination unveiled its Easter installation – The World of Imagination – in time for the bank holiday weekend and kicked off the chocolate and sweets fun with workshops on Saturday 30th March.
The activation is described by The Rock as a ‘magical room of all things sweet and nice’ and is aimed at bringing joy and fun to the centre this Easter.
The World of Imagination takes the form of a candy house with smarty and candy stripe walls creating the perfect backdrop for some fun Easter pictures.
Inside includes giant candy canes and prop lollipops complete with brightly coloured shelves filled with sweet jars taking inspiration from the new Wonka film.
On Saturday – the event space came to life – with free sweet treat workshops running throughout the day, including cookie decorating, chocolate marbling and mallow bunny making.
Another day of workshops will run on Friday 5th April between 11am and 3pm. The workshops are completely free to attend and run on a first come, first served basis. Visit The Rock’s website to find out more.
Arnold Wilcox-Wood, Centre Director at The Rock, said: “Our workshops were a huge hit with visitors over the Easter weekend and we were thrilled to welcome people from far and wide to take part. We’ll be doing it all again on Friday, we look forward to welcoming families to take part in this free, Easter fun.”
The World of Imagination is in situ until Friday 12th April and visitors are encouraged to have a nosey inside and take memorable photos.
Mums from across Bury and beyond were the focus of a special celebration at The Rock.
We played host to our very own ‘Museum of Mum’ on the run up to Mother’s Day.
The glitzy installation shone a spotlight on more than 70 mums from the town as images shared by families through a social media competition were displayed on screens to celebrate Bury mums and all that they do.
The museum, which was in front of The Range, also showcased the must-have Mother’s Day gifts from the centre’s retailers, with displays from brands including Primark, M&S, Lush and Pandora.
On Saturday (9th March) the activation was brought to life by an event team who hosted a Mother’s Day gameshow with dozens of giveaways
Prizes including vouchers, fragrances and sweet treats were given away to more than 100 lucky winners.
The Rock’s partner charity, Liv’s Trust, also offered Mother’s Day card craft making to visitors.
Arnold Wilcox-Wood, Centre Director at The Rock, said: “Our Museum of Mum has been a hugely exciting activation and it’s been so lovely to see families coming to see the photos of their mums on display. We’re also really pleased our retailers got on board and helped us to showcase the top Mother’s Day gifting ideas. The final highlight was the giveaways at Saturday’s event – we were delighted to spread joy and gifts with our visitors.”
Families visiting The Rock Shopping Centre this Christmas will have their trip turned upside down thanks to the destination’s free, fun, festive installation.
This weekend a giant Christmas present was unveiled at The Rock – a present with a difference.
Inside the present is an upside down candy cane playroom, featuring gingerbread men, candy canes, lollipops, teddy bears and more but the twist is, it’s all upside down.
The present will be open every day for shoppers to take a look around and take some festive snaps with a difference.
Families are encouraged to visit and take the most fun festive photos for social media with fancy dress encouraged throughout.
The best photo submission will win a bumper prize hamper made up of gifts donated by The Rock’s retailers, just in time for Christmas.
Plus, on Saturdays in December, the Jolly Candy Follies will be on hand for photos within the present and families can take part in a festive window trail around the centre, with returned entries receiving sweet treats.
Located in the space in front of The Range, the Topsy Turvy Gift will be open daily throughout December with the competition running on Facebook until Monday 18th December.
Arnold Wilcox-Wood, Centre Director of The Rock, said: “We wanted to do something completely different this Christmas and we’re so thrilled to unveil our Topsy Turvy Gift. So many people have already posed for photos and we can’t wait to go through all the competition entries. The prize hamper is filled with wonderful gifts from retailers including M&S, The Entertainer, The Perfume Shop, Kaspa’s Desserts, Skechers, Bob & Berts, Starbucks, Pandora and more.”
The search is on for a local hero to switch on the Christmas lights at The Rock Shopping Centre this year.
We are holding a Community Christmas Concert and Lights Switch On on Saturday 4th November.
Running from 2pm-5pm we have joined forces with Roch Valley Radio to pull together a special festive event which will bring the people of Bury together.
As part of the community-focused event, we are launching a search for a ‘local hero’ to find a Bury star to help switch on the festive lights.
On the day, the countdown will take place just before 5pm and the local hero will flick the switch to light up The Rock ready for the Christmas shopping period.
Nominations can be made through our website from Tuesday 3rd October and the deadline for submissions is Friday 20th October.
The Rock’s centre director, Arnold Wilcox-Wood, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to be holding our Community Christmas Concert and Lights Switch On event this year. This event is all about the community and celebrating our rising stars, our charity partner and a local hero. This event will be very different to our previous switch ons but it promises to be a fun-filled event which will bring together the people of Bury.
“It is the perfect opportunity to shine the spotlight on the local heroes which is why we are searching for a well deserving local star to help switch on this year’s lights. We look forward to receiving the nominations and we’re sure we’ll have our work cut out in choosing just one person to light up The Rock.”
The event will also feature groups from the Carol Godby Theatre Workshop, Bury Music Service and performers who have been supported by The Rock’s current partner charity, Liv’s Trust.
The line-up will be hosted by former Tower FM breakfast presenter Jon Holling and will take place on a stage in St John’s Square, in front of The Range.
The switch on event is free to attend and marks the beginning of the Christmas season for The Rock. A mystery gift photo op will also arrive in the centre in December and visitors will be encouraged to share their festive snaps for the chance to win a Christmas prize.
Our new Starbucks store,operated by Starbucks equity, is now open at The Rock Shopping Centre and hascreated 20 new jobs.
Customers are invited to enjoy the Pumpkin Spice Latte and Starbucks® UK proudly serves a broad range of dairy alternative options for free. Customers can also try Starbucks Eggs Bites now available with Red Pepper and Spinach.
We are excited to open our new store and look forward to welcoming the local community.
The store has a contemporary design and offers customers the opportunity to enjoy a handcrafted cup of coffee and relax with the comfortable seating and free wi-fi. Customers can also order via the Starbucks® UK App, available for iPhone® and Android™, via Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat.
Starbucks is committed to 100% ethically sourced coffee in partnership with Conservation International. The cornerstone of our ethical sourcing approach to buying coffee is Coffee and Farmer Equity (C.A.F.E.) Practices.
Starbucks offers a 25p discount to all customers who bring a reusable cup when purchasing a drink.
The new store is open from 07.00am – 07:00pm Monday to Saturday. Thursday will be extended to 8.00pm for late night shopping and 09.00am – 5pm on Sundays.
The Rock Shopping Centre has been recognised for the safety and cleanliness of its car park after receiving the prestigious Park Mark® award.
The shopping destination has received the award for the 13th year. The standard acknowledges that its parking facilities have measures in place that actively deter crime and the fear of crime.
Park Mark® is the accredited logo of the Safer Parking Scheme. It is given to parking facilities that have achieved the requirements of a risk assessment conducted by the Police and the British Parking Association. Their assessments include management and maintenance of the facility, checking that there are appropriate levels of surveillance, lighting, signage, and cleanliness. All these are known to reduce the opportunity for crime and thus create a safer environment for the motorist and their vehicle.
Arnold Wilcox-Wood, Centre Director at The Rock said: “The safety of our customers is of paramount importance. Our teams work very hard to maintain high safety and cleanliness standards of the car park and the entire centre. We are pleased to have been recognised with this award.”
Mark Osmond, Area Manager added: “I am thrilled that The Rock Shopping Centre’s has achieved the Park Mark award, demonstrating their hard work and commitment to provide a safe environment for users.”
Car parks with a Park Mark® can use signage featuring the distinctive Park Mark® tick so that drivers know exactly where to go for safe parking. Facilities that have received this award have seen a drop in vehicle-related crime of over 80%.
The retailer opened on Thursday 6th July in the former Paperchase unit on Central Street.
An Ann Summers spokesperson said: “We’re excited to open our new store at The Rock Shopping Centre in Bury and to expand our portfolio of locations in the Greater Manchester area. We are so proud of our fantastic summer product ranges and we’re looking forward to sharing them with Bury shoppers.”
The chain is the latest of a number of brands to join the tenant mix at The Rock in recent months. The centre has recently welcomed Vanilla, Skechers, Kaspa’s Desserts, Shoezone and Urban Radiance.
Arnold Wilcox-Wood, Centre Director at The Rock, said: “Ann Summers is a great addition to our tenant mix, it’s the sixth new store to open at The Rock in as many months and we wish the new team every success here.”
A MAJOR lingerie retailer is set to open at The Rock Shopping Centre in Bury this summer.
Ann Summers will open on Thursday 6th July at the shopping and leisure destination.
The retailer, which specialises in lingerie and adult toys, will occupy the former Paperchase unit on Central Street.
An Ann Summers spokesperson said: “We’re excited to open our new store at The Rock Shopping Centre in Bury and to expand our portfolio of locations in the Greater Manchester area. We are so proud of our fantastic summer product ranges and we’re looking forward to sharing them with Bury shoppers.”
The chain is the latest of a number of brands to join the tenant mix at The Rock in recent months. The centre has recently welcomed Vanilla, Skechers, Kaspa’s Desserts, Shoezone and Urban Radiance.
Arnold Wilcox-Wood, Centre Director at The Rock, said: “Ann Summers will be a great addition to our tenant mix, it’s the sixth new store to open at The Rock in as many months and we wish the new team every success here.”
A clinic specialising in face, hand, hair and body rejuvenation has opened its doors at The Rock Shopping Centre.
Urban Radiance, at 114 The Rock, has been opened by Teresa Solarczyk Burke, with a focus on helping clients slow down the ageing process.
The clinic officially opened on Friday (26th May) and is running a number of special opening offers across its facials, vitamin injections and anti-wrinkle treatments.
Teresa said: “I am so excited to see my dream of opening my own clinic become a reality, I have always been so interested in skin care and I have worked hard to learn and understand exactly what my clients need. I am proud to be working with and stocking Million Dollar Facial products.”
The 57-year-old from Bury worked in customer service for a number of years before retraining in this field. The clinic will be open seven days a week and is appointment only.
Arnold Wilcox-Wood, Centre Director at The Rock, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Urban Radiance to The Rock and wish Teresa well in her new venture.”
Hair care brand Wella has researched the links between your zodiac sign and hair habits. You read that right!
Astrology not only guides you on relationships and careers, but it can steer you towards the hairstyle for you. In this study, Wella focused on Sun signs as well as Moon and Rising signs, to cover your entire chart. Find out more below. And once inspired, check out Wella’s products in our Superdrug store next time you visit The Rock Shopping Centre.
Stellar Hair Advice
Firstly, grab a pen and paper, so you can jot down the ideas and products for your hair based on your zodiacs below! If you’re unsure about your full zodiac chart – find out your Sun, Moon and Rising signs with this handy calculator.
Some star-studded stats surfaced from Wella’s study. 55% of Virgos credit their hair for attracting romantic partners, for instance, while 45% of Libras admitted that dirty hair gave them the “ick”.
One thing was for sure, Aries are the most influenced by social media when it comes to their hair – with one in ten reporting they love to try TikTok trends.
Did you know that people with a Sagittarius Sun sign place a high value on their hair appearance? So much so, that it’s advised for them to experiment with different hairstyles and colours to enhance their natural beauty and captivating nature.
While if your sun is in Gemini, and you hate making decisions, Wella has made things easier for you. This sign is known for loving things that come in pair, so Wella suggests you treat your tresses to the Elements Renewing Mask and Leave-In Spray! Both available in our Superdrug store, when you shop at The Rock.
“The correlation between astrology and hair habits, as revealed by Wella, comes as no surprise,” comments Lisa, “Our zodiac signs encompass not only our personality traits but also our overall demeanour and self-presentation. Hence, it is only natural to observe Scorpios devoting additional time and attention to perfecting their styles, Leos striving to make their hair stand out as a bold statement, and Cancers bravely venturing beyond their comfort zones to embrace transformative changes. This harmonious fusion of astrology and hair care serves as a powerful reminder that our zodiac signs play a significant role in shaping not just our behaviour, but also how we confidently present ourselves to the world.”
So, never underestimate the role of the stars on your locks – whether your rising sign is in Pisces and you would go to drastic lengths to avoid a bad hair day, or your Moon is in Leo and you only need to spend 5 minutes on your hair as a result of your infectious confidence.
Find the right products for your hair with Wella when shopping at The Rock.
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