Media Release: Mr Bump Comes To Coopers Square
Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire – Monday, July 26, 2010; Coopers Square shoppers are in for a treat on Wednesday, August 4, when Mr Bump will be making his first ever visit to the Burton upon Trent shopping centre.
The iconic Mr Men characters have entertained children across many generations and Mr Bump’s special visit bump-starts Coopers Square’s schedule of free family fun events and children’s TV character appearances taking place throughout the school summer holidays. Mr Men fans of all ages are sure to relish the opportunity to meet Mr Bump ahead of the 40th anniversary of the first Mr Men book created by Roger Hargreaves and published by Egmont, which will be celebrated in 2011. Mr Bump will make special appearances throughout Coopers Square on August 4 at 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm, when younger fans will also enjoy the storytelling sessions held in the Main Square. Dave Chadfield, Coopers Square Centre Manager, said: “We are delighted to welcome Mr Bump to Coopers Square for the first time as part of the centre’s programme of free family summer events. Children’s character appearances always prove popular with our shoppers and we hope visits from new characters along with some seasoned favourites will help keep both children and parents amused throughout the school holidays.” While having fun catching up with Mr Bump, fans should also check out the official Mr Men and Little Miss merchandise on offer throughout Coopers Square stores, including a great selection of books, box sets, clothing, accessories and DVDs at the Early Learning Centre, Bhs, Boots, HMV and Waterstone’s. Coopers Square shoppers have more children’s TV character visits to look forward to this summer, with Peppa Pig and George appearing on Wednesday, August 18, while Fifi and Bumble will buzz back to Burton on Bank Holiday Monday, August 30. For further information on the free family events taking place this summer and full Coopers Square store listings visit www.cooperssquare.co.uk -Ends- Notes to Editors In 1999, the Coopers Square shopping centre was acquired by Grosvenor – the leading international property development, investment and management group – for its Grosvenor Shopping Centre Fund. The centre contains over 70 stores, more than 1000 adjacent parking spaces, and covers an area of 35,750 square metres. The Grosvenor Shopping Centre Fund was established in 1998. It is a partnership created to invest in high quality, dominant shopping centres around the UK. The Fund is managed by Grosvenor from its office in London, combining the expertise of the company’s fund and asset managers. The Fund currently owns Dolphin Shopping Centre, Poole; Coopers Square, Burton upon Trent; Eastgate Shopping Centre, Inverness; and Freshney Place Shopping Centre, Grimsby. For further information please contact the Coopers Square Press Office: Emma Spearing, Hazel PR Tel: +44 (0)1202 862411 Mobile: +44 (0)7736 341828 Email: emma.spearing@hazelpr.com
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