A garden centre is inviting shoppers to start the festive season early while supporting a good cause.
Dobbies' Braehead store will host a Christmas Charity Shopping Night on Thursday, November 26, in support of Alzheimer’s Research UK.
The event promises an evening filled with festive fun, entertainment and Christmas inspiration, while also marking the launch of Dobbies’ Black Friday offers.
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Hannah Stephen, event programme manager at Dobbies, said: "Dobbies’ Christmas Charity Shopping Night is a highlight in our calendar, bringing customers and local communities together to celebrate the start of the festive season while raising funds for a brilliant cause.
"We have some excellent offers and promotions for customers to look forward to, alongside food, music and entertainment throughout the evening.
"We’re looking forward to creating a fantastic atmosphere in stores and seeing communities come together to enjoy Christmas while supporting our charity partner."
Shoppers will be able to browse Dobbies’ full Christmas collection, including trees, decorations, lighting, houseplants, festive food and gifts.
Attendees can take advantage of Black Friday deals during the event, along with exclusive money-off vouchers—£5 off a £25 spend or £10 off a £50 spend.
There will also be live demonstrations, entertainment from community groups and fun demo stations.
Tickets are available for £1, £2.50 or £5, with all proceeds going to Alzheimer’s Research UK.
Each ticket includes a welcome drink of prosecco or a soft drink, food sampling and access to the evening’s entertainment.
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Paul Glazier, head of corporate partnerships at Alzheimer’s Research UK, said: "We are very excited to be entering our second festive season working with Dobbies and to be part of its Christmas Charity Shopping Night once again.
"With almost one million people in the UK currently living with dementia, events like this allow us to come together as a community and raise much-needed funds to help support vital research into finding a cure."
Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.dobbies.com or in-store on the night.
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