Local festive treats at Sands Centre party

(Date of issue: Monday, 1 December 2008)

The Sands Centre will play host to around 100 Carlisle City Council children this Sunday (7 December) at the Unison Christmas party.

The event is open to all Carlisle City Council, Carlisle Leisure Limited and Carlisle Housing Association employees children and is much anticipated on the festive calendar. Each child will get a present from Father Christmas and will be able to sample the Bouncy Castle, the Treasure Island Adventure Centre, festive games and take part in the world famous balloon drop (more than 500 balloons per party). A healthy party meal will also be provided.

Parents, carers and grandparents are also catered for, with mince pies and refreshments.

Event organiser Ian Smith said:

"We are expecting around 100 children ranging from three months to ten years old this Sunday and because of the demand, we’ve had to extend the event to include two parties. It promises to be a fun event and will hopefully build on the success of previous parties."

The Children’s Christmas Party has been organised on behalf of Carlisle City Unison Branch by Ian Smith and Paula Norris along with lots of volunteer helpers and will be split into two parties. The first will begin at 11am and the second at 2pm. Both are open to children up the age of ten years old.