Harpur Centre in Bedford promises Christmas fun despite pandemic

The Harpur Centre is promising to bring festive magic to Bedford, despite the pandemic.

Santa may not be able to meet you in his grotto this year, but he is available for live video calls from noon on Saturday (December 4).

He will simply send a link to you via email, and your family can chat with Santa live from the North Pole. And what's more, his elves will record the full video conversation, add background music and email you the finished video so you can post on social media.

To book your slot with Santa, simply call 07973 143406.

From now until Thursday, December 17, the Harpur Centre is also inviting shoppers to visit The Wishing Tree shop via the Horne Lane entrance to donate a gift for an underprivileged child.

To get involved, all you need to do is buy a present for a child or teenager and hand it to the volunteers from Early Childhood Partnerships who will be manning The Wishing Tree shop, next door to Supercuts.

Samantha Laycock, centre manager at the Harpur Centre, said: “The centre is delighted that we can once again hold fantastic entertainment to help families feel festive, whilst also remaining safe from Covid-19.

"From our wonderful Wishing Tree which has been a lifeline for underprivileged families in the area for the last few years, to live video calls with Santa, we have something for everyone this year and we hope we can put a smile on the people of Bedford’s face once again this Christmas.”

For more information on upcoming events and Christmas opening hours, visit here