Celebrate Christmas at the High Peak Garden Centre

Bamford, Hope Valley (I-Newswire) December 9, 2011 - Want to do something fun with the kids, make things, hear some Christmas stories and raise money for charity all at the same time? Come to the High Peak Garden Centre on the afternoon of 10 December and get into the Christmas spirit! And see below for the updated list of raffle prizes!

On 10 December 2011 between 2 and 4 pm, the High Peak Garden Centre, Hope Road, Bamford, is hosting a Christmas event, with the launch of a new pottery business, a raffle with some fantastic prizes raising funds for Hope and Hathersage Carelines, a chance to help to make a Nativity scene in clay, an appearance from Father Christmas, a local storyteller, and a tiny pony and trap, a festive menu at the café, and Christmas readings for adults and children.

The Griffin Pottery Studio opens its doors on 10 December for the first time, with the chance for kids to get their hands on some clay, making characters for a nativity scene. The studio will be selling hand-made pottery and will offer courses for adults and children, from absolute beginners to the more advanced.

Raffle tickets will be available from all businesses at the High Peak Garden Centre from now until 10 December and the draw will take place at the end of the afternoon. The proceeds will go to Hope and Hathersage Carelines. There are some amazing prizes (updated 25 November):

A half-day course at the Griffin Pottery Studio
A Christmas tree from the High Peak Garden Centre
A day’s cycle hire for two from the Bike Garage
A home-baked cake from the Bay Tree Café
Cream tea for two from the Bay Tree Café
£10 vouchers for books from Tomes of Buxton
£10 vouchers for pictures and cards from CScapes

See the High Peak Centre blog (www.highpeakcentre.wordpress.com) for more on the Christmas event, or follow us on Twitter (@highpeakcentre). For more details, email highpeakcentre@gmx.co.uk. The High Peak Garden Centre is at Hope Road, Bamford, Hope Valley S33 0AL.

Hope and Hathersage Carelines are voluntary groups that offer a daily telephone call to older and vulnerable people living in the area, providing the opportunity of a friendly chat and a listening ear every day. The services also arrange social events and provide a contact in emergencies.

About Tomes of Buxton at the High Peak Centre:
The home of the High Peak Garden Centre. But we are more than just a garden centre – we are also home to a range of independent local businesses. In Pictures & Books, there’s Tomes of Buxton (soon to be renamed Peak Volumes) with secondhand books and CScapes for Peak District photography including cards, prints, and passport photos. Hitch n Hike specialises in walking, caving, climbing and back packing gear, and for bike hire, repairs, spares and accessories go to Bike Garage. Griffin Pottery Studio – buy bespoke pottery or make your own. Just want a cup of tea – Bay Tree Café has light snacks, cakes and beverages.

Company Contact Information
Tomes of Buxton at the High Peak Centre
Suzanne Elvidge
High Peak Garden Centre, Hope Road
Bamford, Hope Valley
S33 0AL
Phone : 01433 651973