This Halloween, join us for a day of Spooktacular fun on Thursday 29th October from 11am – 3pm!

What to expect:

• Creepy Creature Encounters – Get up close with creepy creatures such as snakes, tarantulas, stick insects and more! Visitors of all ages are welcome to hold the creatures whilst learning some fascinating and fun facts along the way. 
• Glitter Tattoos – Add a touch of sparkle to your visit with a fun glitter tattoos. You can choose from a range of spooky and colourful designs. 
• Live Music & Performances – Young people will perform original songs they have written and developed through PAC’s Creative Clubs. 
• Stop Frame Animation Workshop – PAC are providing an interactive stop-frame animation activity for people of all ages to enjoy throughout the event. Using characters, props and backgrounds, you can create short Halloween themed animations with the support of PAC. 
• PAC are providing you with the opportunity to receive a Caricature Drawing as part of the Spooktacular Halloween event at Ladysmith! Be sure to donate in return for this amazing experience.

All activities are free to participate in, however, we encourage you to make a donation to our charity of the year partner Prime Active Communities who will be in attendance throughout the event.

Suggested donation amount:

£5 for a caricature drawing

£2 for Stop Frame Animation Workshop

£2 for a glitter tattoo

£1 for participating in the creepy crawly encounter

Alongside the activities and entertainment planned throughout the event, there will also be a fundraising stall which features products made by PAC Young People. All proceeds from the fundraising stall will support PAC CIC’s work with young people within the community. 

What you can expect to find at the PAC fundraising stall: 

• Halloween bracelets 
• Handmade Keyrings 
• Halloween decorations 
• Bookmarks 
• Original young people’s artwork/prints 
• Halloween sweet cones

We can’t wait to see you there!

Halloween event terms and conditions

1. Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult over 18
2. This event is free to attend.
3. Ladysmith Shopping Centre reserves the right to refuse entry.
4. Ladysmith Shopping Centre at its absolute discretion, reserves the right at any time to cancel or amend events, activities, workshops, alter times, prices and services without notice.
5. If the event is cancelled in its entirety, Ladysmith Shopping Centre will use our reasonable endeavours to notify you as soon as reasonably possible.
6. Dogs and all other pets are not permitted within the Ladysmith Shopping Centre or any events. This is with the exception of Assistant Dogs and some restrictions do apply. 
7. Admission to any event, activity or workshop is at your own risk. Ladysmith Shopping Centre will not be held liable for any loss, injuries or damages or emotional distress sustained at or during or following the event, activity or workshop including damage, theft or losses to property and motor vehicles.
8. Please note that CCTV, film cameras and photographers may be present. By entering Ladysmith Shopping Centre, you consent to filming stills photography and sound recording and its use in distribution (commercial or otherwise) without any payment.
9. If you experience any problems during the event, activity or workshop, please contact a member of Ladysmith Shopping Centre staff, as it may not be possible to resolve issues after the event, activity or workshop.

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This camp will give young people the opportunity to work alongside professional artists, musicians and youth workers to create an original live performance for family and friends.

Activities will include:

• Music and Songwriting 
• Drama and Acting 
• Filmmaking and Scriptwriting 
• Animation and Art 
• Rehearsal and Performance Skills

Summer Creative Camp Key Dates

Week 1: Monday 27th July, Tuesday 28th July 

Week 2: Monday 3rd August, Tuesday 4th August, Thursday 6th August 

Week 3: Monday 10th August, Tuesday 11th August, Thursday 13th August

Final performance Day: Friday 14th August.

Sessions will run from 10am to 3pm, with the final day beginning at 1pm, followed by a performance for families and invited guests later in the day.

The Summer Creative Camp is suitable for young people aged 10 to 16 years with different levels of confidence and experience. No previous creative experience is required, this is designed to help young people make friends, build confidence, develop new skills and contribute to a shared creative production.

Free transport is available for young people travelling from Hattersley. The daily pick up point will be Hattersley Hub Car Park at 10am, returning at approximately 3:30pm. Separate arrangements will apply on the final performance day.

Places are limited, so booking is recommended. You can book by contacting:

Prime Active Communities CIC

Email: info@pac-cic.co.uk

Telephone: 07519 987667 

Website: www.pac-cic.co.uk

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What a day! Our Ladysmith Summer Spectacular brought plenty of smiles to Ladysmith Shopping Centre in Ashton, with families joining us for a fun-filled day of FREE entertainment during the summer holidays.

From face painting to classic funfair games like Hook a Duck and Tin Can Alley, there was something for everyone to enjoy. Visitors also had the chance to try their hand at circus skills, with our drop-in workshop proving popular with children eager to learn a few new tricks.

A huge thank you to everyone who came along and helped make the event so special.

We love creating free family events in Ashton-under-Lyne that bring the local community together, and seeing so many happy faces made it all worthwhile.

If you couldn’t make it this time, don’t worry – we’ve got plenty more events planned throughout the year.

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Ladysmith Summer Spectacular Event Terms and Conditions

1. Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult over 18
2. This event is free to attend.
3. Ladysmith Shopping Centre reserves the right to refuse entry.
4. Ladysmith Shopping Centre at its absolute discretion reserves the right at any time to cancel or amend events, activities, workshops, alter times, prices and services without notice.
5. If the event is cancelled in its entirety, Ladysmith Shopping Centre will use our reasonable endeavours to notify you as soon as reasonably possible.
6. Dogs and all other pets are not permitted within the Ladysmith Shopping Centre or any events. This is with the exception of Assistant Dogs and some restrictions do apply. 
7. Admission to any event, activity or workshop is at your own risk. Ladysmith Shopping Centre will not be held liable for any loss, injuries or damages or emotional distress sustained at or during or following the event, activity or workshop including damage, theft or losses to property and motor vehicles.
8. Please note that CCTV, film cameras and photographers may be present. By entering Ladysmith Shopping Centre, you consent to filming stills photography and sound recording and its use in distribution (commercial or otherwise) without any payment.
9. If you experience any problems during the event, activity or workshop, please contact a member of Ladysmith Shopping Centre staff, as it may not be possible to resolve issues after the event, activity or workshop.

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Thank you to everyone who joined us at Ladysmith Shopping Centre for our Bunny Bonanza this Easter!

On Tuesday 31st March, we welcomed families for a fun-filled day of crafts, characters and plenty of Easter fun – and it was lovely to see so many of you getting involved.

Throughout the day, you enjoyed:

• Face painting and glitter tattoos 
• Our bunny ear workshop, where you got creative and made your own ears
• Special appearances from the Easter Bunny, who stopped by for plenty of photos
• We also gave away 100 free Easter eggs to families, helping to make sure as many children as possible could enjoy a tasty treat

Have a look through some of our favourite moments from the day…

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Join us for a day full of festive fun on Saturday 20th December, from 11am - 3pm. 

Two wonderfully cheeky elves will be landing directly in the heart of Ladysmith Shopping Centre, ready to meet and greet shoppers of all ages. Their mission is to spread festive excitement and make a memorable shopping experience for Ashton families as they complete their Christmas shopping. 

When: Saturday 20th December 2025

Where: Ladysmith Shopping Centre

Time: 11am – 3pm

Beyond the joy and the playful antics of the elves, we are also inviting children to take part in a hands-on Reindeer Food making workshop. This activity will add a touch of magic to your Christmas Eve, as you’ll be able to take the food home with you to leave out for Rudolph and his reindeer friends! 

We can’t wait to see you there! 

The festive fun continues online! Keep an eye on our website and social media channels where we will be giving one lucky person the chance to win an £100 voucher for a store or restaurant of their choice. 

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Ladysmith Shopping Centre Christmas event terms and conditions

1. Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult over 18
2. This event is free to attend.
3. Ladysmith Shopping Centre reserves the right to refuse entry.
4. Ladysmith Shopping Centre at its absolute discretion reserves the right at any time to cancel or amend events, activities, workshops, alter times, prices and services without notice.
5. If the event is cancelled in its entirety, Ladysmith Shopping Centre will use our reasonable endeavours to notify you as soon as reasonably possible.
6. Dogs and all other pets are not permitted within the Ladysmith Shopping Centre or any events. This is with the exception of Assistant Dogs and some restrictions do apply. 
7. Admission to any event, activity or workshop is at your own risk. Ladysmith Shopping Centre will not be held liable for any loss, injuries or damages or emotional distress sustained at or during or following the event, activity or workshop including damage, theft or losses to property and motor vehicles.
8. Please note that CCTV, film cameras and photographers may be present. By entering Ladysmith Shopping Centre, you consent to filming stills photography and sound recording and its use in distribution (commercial or otherwise) without any payment.
9. If you experience any problems during the event, activity or workshop, please contact a member of Ladysmith Shopping Centre staff, as it may not be possible to resolve issues after the event, activity, or workshop.

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This Halloween, prepare for a day of spooky fun at Ladysmith Shopping Centre!

Join us for a Spooktacular Halloween event where you can get up close and personal with some creepy creatures. 

When: Thursday 30th October 2025

Time: 10am – 3pm 

Where: Ladysmith Shopping Centre, Ashton-Under-Lyne 

It’s going to be a wild and unforgettable day, with everything from slithering snakes and leathery lizards to hairy tarantulas and tenrecs. You’ll have a hands-on encounter with these fascinating creatures and get to chat with expert handlers who will share some fun, freaky facts about each one. 

What’s a Halloween event without a costume? Transform your face with our free face painting station! 

All activities are free to participate in, however, we encourage you to make a donation to our charity of the year partner The Anthony Seddon Fund who will be in attendance throughout the event. 

Suggested donation amount: £2 for a face painting, £1 for participating in the creepy crawly encounter. 

We can’t wait to see you there for a ghoulishly good time!

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Spot the Spooky Differences Competition

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Halloween event terms and conditions 

1. Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult over 18
2. This event is free to attend.
3. Ladysmith Shopping Centre reserves the right to refuse entry.
4. Ladysmith Shopping Centre at its absolute discretion reserves the right at any time to cancel or amend events, activities, workshops, alter times, prices and services without notice.
5. If the event is cancelled in its entirety, Ladysmith Shopping Centre will use our reasonable endeavours to notify you as soon as reasonably possible.
6. Dogs and all other pets are not permitted within the Ladysmith Shopping Centre or any events. This is with the exception of Assistant Dogs and some restrictions do apply. 
7. Admission to any event, activity or workshop is at your own risk. Ladysmith Shopping Centre will not be held liable for any loss, injuries or damages or emotional distress sustained at or during or following the event, activity or workshop including damage, theft or losses to property and motor vehicles.
8. Please note that CCTV, film cameras and photographers may be present. By entering Ladysmith Shopping Centre, you consent to filming stills photography and sound recording and its use in distribution (commercial or otherwise) without any payment.
9. If you experience any problems during the event, activity or workshop, please contact a member of Ladysmith Shopping Centre staff, as it may not be possible to resolve issues after the event, activity or workshop.

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Our Digital Spin the Wheel Competition!

Spin the wheel and you could win a super summer activity bundle!

Don’t miss out! Entries close 10am 26th August.

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Join us for Ladysmith in Bloom, a vibrant Easter celebration packed with fun for the whole family. From exciting giveaways to an interactive trail and stunning live entertainment, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

Event Date: Saturday 19th April 2025 | 11 AM – 3 PM

As well as this, you can enter our blooming great competition giveaway for a chance to win an incredible prize featuring goodies from your favourite Ladysmith retailers! Simply LIKE & COMMENT on our competition post to be in with a chance to win! Head to our social media pages to enter! This will be open from the 1st of April and the winner will be picked on the 18th of April!

Easter Competition Terms and Conditions

1. The Easter competition will be open for entries from 1st April until midday on the 18th April 2025. 
2. To enter the competition the entrant must follow the instructions on the designated post.
3. All entries will be put in a generator with one entry selected at random who will win a gift bundle from Ladysmith.
4. There is no cash alternative available.
5. The prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged. 
6. The winner will be notified via email or the social media account they used to enter the competition.
7. By entering the promotion you accept these terms and conditions, and agree to participate in any publicity associated with this promotion.
8. If the entrants fail to agree to these terms and conditions they will be automatically excluded from the promotion.
9. The promoter and partners have arranged this competition in good faith and cannot accept liability in any matter relating to the competition whatsoever.
10. The entrant’s personal information (photo) will be used only on the website and social media of Ladysmith and will not be passed on to any third parties other than where legally or contractually obliged. 
11. Employees of Ladysmith and their relatives can enter this competition. 
12. The Promoter reserves the right to cancel the competition at any stage. These terms and conditions are governed by English law and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts.

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