Events Archive

 

PRINCESSHAY TO HOST EXCLUSIVE STUDENT LOCK-IN EVENT

10/10/2011 - 10/10/2011

The Princesshay shopping centre in Exeter is set to host a free after-hours student lock-in event with exclusive discounts to welcome the city’s students to Exeter.

Held on Monday 10th October the evening lock-in will see more than 25 stores opening late from 6.30pm to 9.00pm with exclusive one night only discounts on offer. Stores within Princesshay will also be hosting entertainment along with competitions, makeovers, goody bags and food samples. Students will be given a special pass to allow them entry into Princesshay’s first ever Student Lock In and gives them access to the offers on the night.

A DJ truck will entertain the crowds as well as a surf simulator and a photographer will be capturing the fun. XMO, Exeter University’s Media Society will be on site reporting live from the event via XTV and the university’s radio station. Students that sign up to the XMO society will be entered into a prize draw to win a free night out at Arena including free entry, queue jump and a free drink as well as an Original Sin Stash and the chance to win a hoody from CULT.

Brands offering exclusive discounts include Cult, New Look, Nike Running,  River Island and Schuh all offering 20 percent off products. Crew will be offering 15 percent off and Reiss, Fat Face, Game and River Island will all be offering 10 percent off . Warehouse will be offering 25% off for one night only and the first 20 customers spending over £50 will receive and exclusive goody bag including a special wrist band entitling them to 20% all year round! River Island will also be hosting an in-store DJ while Two Seasons will be offering free drinks for shoppers. Competitions on the night include winning prizes from Topshop, Nike Running and Reiss.  Other retailers taking part include All Saints, Two Seasons, Swarovski, Oasis, Moss, Carole Anne, The Cove, Moss, Game, Coast, Insideout, Jane Norman, Crabtree & Evelyn and the Post Office.   Nando's and Strada will be offering special discounts too.

Princesshay’s Centre Director Wayne Pearce said, “Students are a key shopper group within Exeter and with the new term starting, we wanted to welcome them to the city with an exclusive event. We think that the idea of having a lock-in is an exciting one that will really appeal to the students and will cater exclusively for their needs. By holding a bespoke event with bigger and better student discounts than usual, we are sure it will be a success.”

Wayne Pearce added, “The lock-in event is open to all students regardless of which university or college they attend, we are encouraging students from all areas including Newton Abbot, Tiverton and Exmouth to all get involved, you just have to turn up on the night at the registration point clearly marked in Princesshay with a valid student ID.”

The student lock-in will be held on Monday 10th October at Princesshay shopping centre, Exeter from 6.30pm – 9.00pm. Students will be asked to register outside Coal Grill and Bar by showing a valid student ID card. Upon registration students will be directed throughout the centre and to participating stores. For more information visit www.facebook.com/studentshopping or visit www.facebook.com/princesshayshopping.

 

LOVE IS IN THE AIR AT DEBENHAMS IN PRINCESSHAY!

19/02/2011 - 20/02/2011

Debenhams, Princesshay’s flagship department store is inviting all prospective bride and grooms to a free wedding event on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th February from 10.30am – 4.30pm.
The Wedding Weekend event aimed at ensuring smooth planning of every aspect of the big day will showcase the wide range of wedding services on offer at Debenhams as well as offering visitors free facials, consultations, beauty samples and more!
Joining Debenhams for the weekend will be a range of local suppliers including Willow Photographic, Custom Cupcakes of Devon, Bridal Emporium, It’s Your Day Balloons, Scoff Catering, GD Marquees, The Nail Fairy, Bliss Beauty Salon and Virgin Holidays In-store.
Alyson Johnson, The Nail Fairy said, “The Nail Fairy recognises the need for perfectly beautiful, elegant hands for brides and offers a variety of services. Brides can look forward to trying out natural looking fibreglass nail extensions as well as beautiful nail art demos throughout the weekend.”
The event will take place on the 3rd floor of Debenhams in Princesshay and all couples signing up for the Wedding Service over the weekend will receive a complimentary bottle of bubbly and a goody bag containing cosmetic samples and information. The excited couples will also have the chance to enter a free prize draw to win £800 worth of wedding goodies including a beauty hamper with skincare and cosmetics from the top cosmetics houses, personalised wedding stationary and exclusive offers on weddings insurance, flowers and designer wear amongst other wedding essentials.
Marcus Harrison, Debenhams Store Manager in Princesshay, Exeter said, “This is a great opportunity for engaged couples planning their big day to come and get some free advice and ideas from our experienced in store team. We’ve also got some fantastic local event and wedding suppliers joining us over the weekend to showcase their services.”
The Debenhams Wedding Service helps from start to finish, offering everything from designer wedding dresses through to beautiful gifts. Hassle free and easy to use, Debenhams is the perfect choice for all soon to be married couples and guests. From choosing the wedding stationery to dressing the entire bridal party, Debenhams aim to ensure that the right choices are made for one of the most important days of a couple’s life.

Princesshay’s Debenhams is the only store in the South West to be exclusively trialing a free in store touch screen order service. With touch screen points on every floor of the Exeter store customers can order products including bridal wear in store and get free delivery within three to five working days.

The fantastic Personal Shopping team at Debenhams in Princesshay will be on hand over the weekend to help advise customers on the perfect wedding outfit including ensembles for Bridesmaids, Pageboys and the Groom. Don’t miss the Debenhams Wedding event at Princesshay on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th February from 10.30am – 4.30pm.

 

Come and Try Dancing on Ice at Princesshay

17/02/2011 - 05/03/2011

Visitors to Princesshay can combine their shopping trip with skating fun between Thursday 17 February and Sunday 6 March, when a super, 15 by 9 meter synthetic ice rink comes to Princesshay Square in Bedford Street.

Young and old can enjoy the fresh air and try out their skating skills at the rink. So, if you are hooked on Dancing on Ice and fancy a go, we look forward to seeing you there!

Opening Times: 

Thursday 17 February - the rink will be open for use but we cannot guarantee the exact time of opening.

Friday 18 - Sunday 27 February        11am - 8pm

Monday 28 February - Thursday 3 March  3pm - 8pm

Friday 4 - Sunday 4 March  11am - 8pm

Please note that on Friday 18 & 25 February and Friday 4 March the rink will operate extended hours until 10pm.  Also on Sunday 6 March the rink may close from 4pm dependent on demand.

Tickets £4.50 children  £5.50 Adults  £15 Family (2 adults + 2 children) 

There is no charge for skate hire.

 

Cadbury Wishes Workshop

18/11/2010 - 21/11/2010

PRINCESSHAY LAUNCHES  LATE NIGHT SHOPPING WITH CADBURY WISHES WORKSHOP

To celebrate the launch of New Cadbury Wishes and the start of late night shopping in Exeter, Princesshay is to host a magical Cadbury Wishes Workshop* event, the only one of its kind in the South West, from Thursday 18th November to Sunday 21st November in the main square next to the 10 metre high real Christmas tree!

Shoppers will be invited into the magical Cadbury Wishes cabin where they’ll have the chance to choose and taste their favourite chocolate mix selection and strike a pose in the photo booth for a personalised Cadbury Wishes photo. During the four day stay, the Cadbury Wishes team will give each visitor the opportunity to enter a competition to design their dream chocolate bar. The lucky winner and their family will be invited to Cadbury World to turn their wish in to reality, becoming a Cadbury chocolatier for the day, and making their winning chocolate bar!

Visitors to the Wishes Workshop will be able to purchase the new Cadbury Wishes chocolates and to share the magic with those who need it most this Christmas, 10% of all Cadbury Wishes profits will be donated to Make-A-Wish Foundation®*.

Neil Jones, CEO, Make-A-Wish Foundation UK commented: “Make-A-Wish is really excited about the launch of Cadbury Wishes at the Wishes Workshops and we are delighted Cadbury is supporting our charity this Christmas. Everyone who visits the Wishes Workshop in Princesshay, Exeter will be able to share in the fun and magic that is core to the partnership between Make-A-Wish and Cadbury.”

John Harvey, Exeter City Centre Manager said, “We’re thrilled that Cadbury chose to bring their Wishes Workshop to Exeter, the only stop in the South West as part of a national tour. Princesshay Square is the perfect location right in the heart of the city and I’m looking forward to the magical and exciting atmosphere it will create for shoppers and families under the sparkling lights. This is certainly a unique and special event not to be missed!”
New Cadbury Wishes is a delicious bubbly chocolate and truffle-filled milk chocolate star. Each star carries a special wish, just for you. And with a contribution going to Make-A-Wish for every Cadbury Wishes sold, you are also helping to grant magical wishes for children living with life-threatening illnesses.

To share your wishes, make a donation or find out when the Cadbury Wishes Workshop is coming to a town near you, visit facebook and www.cadburymakeawish.org

* Any children under the age of 14 need to be accompanied by an adult
*10% of the profits made by Cadbury UK and Cadbury Ireland from the sale of Cadbury Wishes will be donated to Make-A-Wish Foundation®, making more wishes come true. Charity Reg No.: 295672/SC037479/CHY15267

 

EXETER CITY FOOTBALLERS JOIN PRINCESSHAY IN THEIR LARGEST EVER CATWALK SHOWS

24/09/2010 - 25/09/2010

Exeter’s stylish Princesshay shopping centre is set to stage two days of fun, fashionable and free fashion shows on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th September 2010. Packed with the latest looks and trends, shoppers can enjoy the Fashion Festival from 10am – 4pm with 5 free fashion shows on both days at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm featuring key looks and trends for the Autumn Winter season available from Princesshay.
12 professional models will showcase the latest trends on Princesshay’s 20 metre catwalk in the main thoroughfare on both days and joining the models on stage on Friday at 3pm and 4pm will be Exeter City Football Captain Matt Taylor and former City Goalkeeper Andy Marriot. The two handsome footballers will ‘strut their stuff’ for fans modelling clothes from Moss and All Saints.

Andy Marriott, General Manager of Exeter City Football Club said, “Matt and I are looking forward to taking part in the fashion shows. It’ll be fun to try something a bit different from the day job and I just hope neither of us trip over! It’s great that Princesshay have teamed up with such a fantastic local charity like Hospiscare and I hope lots of people take the opportunity to bring in old clothes they don’t wear anymore which can be resold in Hospiscare outlets raising much needed funds.”

After shoppers have had their fashion fix, they’ll be invited to sit back and relax in Princesshay’s pamper lounge open from 10am – 4pm on both days. Molton Brown and Neal’s Yard Remedies will both be offering shopper’s complimentary treatments at selected times throughout the fashion festival and professional stylists and beauticians will be permanently on hand to give individual style and beauty consolations, providing practical tips on how to look great this season!

As Princesshay’s official charity partner, Hospiscare, will join the team throughout the two day Fashion Festival running a ‘shop then drop’ point in the former Parchment unit opposite Carluccio’s to collect unwanted clothes for resale in Hospiscare charity shops. Princesshay and Hospiscare invite people to
de-clutter their wardrobes by dropping off their unwanted clothes to be sold on in Hospiscare’s stores raising money for the charity while gaining inspiration for the new season from the fashion shows!

Teresa Driscoll, PR and Marketing Manager, Hospiscare said “We’re so pleased to be Princesshay’s charity of the year and are looking forward to working with the team on their Autumn Winter fashion shows. The Hospiscare ‘drop then shop’ point is a fantastic way for people to re-cycle their unwanted clothes and update their wardrobe gaining inspiration at Princesshay’s fashion shows. This way people can look good, do good and feel good knowing that their unwanted items are being sold on to benefit Hospiscare patients.”

Princesshay’s Autumn Winter fashion shows will present an eclectic mix of styles and trends for this season including the must have Military, Victorian romance, Gothic and Simple Chic looks for men, women and children of all ages, featuring all the top brands in Princesshay.

Participating retailers include Debenhams, Fat Face, All Saints, Zara, Reiss, 2Seasons, Moss, LK Bennett, Hobbs, Musto, Next, Warehouse, Caroline Charles, Gap, Dorothy Perkins, Oasis, Coast, New Look, Jane Norman and Swarovski.

Exeter Samba School will be adding to the festival atmosphere with three performances at 12.30pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm in the main square on Saturday 25th September and Princesshay’s La Tasca restaurant will be cooking up their famous Paella offering tasters to shoppers.

Wayne Pearce, Princesshay Centre Director said, “This Autumn we’re pulling out all the stops for Princesshay’s biggest ever outdoor fashion show! Professional models will showcase outfits from both designer and high street names, demonstrating how you can wear this seasons latest trends whatever your taste and budget. Shoppers will also be able to enjoy the live choreographed performances displayed on plasma screens located around the 20 metre long catwalk.”

In addition to their outdoor fashion shows Princesshay is looking for its first Face of Exeter’s Princesshay by scouting for individuals with personality and presence that can represent the award winning shopping centre for a year. To be in with a chance of winning this competition visit the Princesshay shopping quarter between Friday 24th September and Saturday 2nd October to enter. Make sure you look your best as a photographer will be stationed at the former Disney store adjacent to Next from 11am – 3pm to take your picture and help you fill out the entry form.

The Princesshay Autumn Winter Fashions shows provide the ideal chance to see all the latest styles and fashion for this season, giving the perfect excuse to update your wardrobe!

 

Leading Princesshay Jeweller is helping our heroes this June!

29/06/2010 - 29/06/2010

Leading independent designer jewellers, Carol Anne are to host a fundraising event on Tuesday 29th June to raise money for the Help For Heroes charity, supporting our injured soldiers.

 

Get into the party spirit this summer at La Tasca in Princesshay and join in the fun at a Fiesta Night on

24/06/2010 - 24/06/2010

Get into the party spirit this summer at La Tasca in Princesshay and join in the fun at a Fiesta Night on
Thursday 24th June from 6pm – 10pm.

 

The Tour of Britain - City Centre Grand Prix Cycle Race

28/05/2009 - 28/05/2009

On the evening of Thursday 28 May the centre of Exeter will be hosting one of the most exciting events the city has seen in recent years.

The Tour Series is a programme of 10 televised City Centre cycle races with 50 professional racers competing for victory as they make laps of a tight 1.5km circuit.  The event will give residents and visitors the chance to witness first hand the thrills and spills of professional cycling and also see our London 2012 Olympic hopefuls in action.

The race will be the highlight of the day which will include a festival of cycling in the city centre, featuring displays, activities and the opportunity to learn about cycling in Exeter and Devon.

More details about the specific route and timings and how to get involved in the event will be published as they become available.

 

Sunday Street Spectacular

30/11/2008 - 21/12/2008

Sundays between 11.30am and 3.30pm

 

L K Bennett Gift Day 29 November - 15% off!

29/11/2008 - 29/11/2008

L K Bennett invites you to take advantage of their Christmas Gift Day on Saturday 29th November. All customers will enjoy 15% off all full-price items for the day. There will also be a gift-wrapping service in store.

 

Principles is having a Party

27/11/2008 - 27/11/2008

PRINCIPLES IS HAVING A PARTY ON THURSDAY 27 NOVEMBER FROM 9am -9pm

 

Frosty the Snowman’s Winter Wonderland

22/11/2008 - 24/12/2008

Roman Walk, next to Rose Opticians.

 

Official Christmas lights switch on

18/11/2008 - 19/11/2008

Exeter High Street from 5.30pm

 

Win £1,000 worth of Valentine's gifts to melt your heart

04/02/2008 - 11/02/2008

On Saturday 9th February, love will be on the cards as Princesshay retailers celebrate Valentines Day by giving away £1000 of romantic gifts displayed in Roman Walk next to a sculpted heart of ice!

 

Princesshay charity abseil

04/02/2008 - 10/02/2008

Princesshay is hosting a charity abseil to raise money for the West of England School and College for young people with little or no sight.

 

 

Exeter’s finest Christmas for centuries

22/11/2007 - 31/12/2007

Enjoy Exeter’s finest Christmas for centuries in style at Princesshay, with late night shopping every Thursday until 9pm and street entertainment every Thursday, 6pm until 9pm, and Sundays, between 12pm and 3pm.

Princesshay's festive entertainment begins on 22 November 2007.

 

Incandescent Flamingos And Giant Seagulls To Descend On Princesshay Square

11/08/2007 - 12/08/2007

 
 

Potter About in Princesshay Square

26/07/2007 - 27/07/2007

Bedford Street Exeter, brings alive the magic of Harry Potter with two days of entertainment and look-a-like visits. Magical events for children will be taking place in Princesshay Square on 26 and 27 July from 11am to 3pm.