Media Release: Popular Peppa Pig & George Return To Coopers Square

Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire – Thursday, August 5, 2010; Peppa Pig will return by popular demand to give Coopers Square shoppers a summer treat on Wednesday, August 18, and the adorable little pig will be accompanied by her younger brother George for the special school holiday trip to the Burton upon Trent shopping centre.

Perfectly timed to deliver some free family fun during the summer holidays, children will once again relish the opportunity to catch up with the stars from the smash-hit TV show. Peppa, a loveable, cheeky little piggy last visited the shopping centre with her brother, George, at Easter. The adorable pair enjoyed their visit so much that they couldn’t wait to come back and check out the latest Coopers Square stores. Peppa Pig fans will know that dressing up and days out are among her favourite things to do and so the five year-old pig and her little brother are looking forward to exploring the shops and meeting more new friends. The superstar pair will be appearing throughout the shopping centre at 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm. Dave Chadfield, Coopers Square Centre Manager, commented: “Peppa Pig must be one of the most popular children’s characters to ever visit the centre and fans were delighted to have the chance to meet George for the first time at Easter. It’s wonderful to be able to welcome them both back to Burton in perfect time for some free summer fun for all the family.” While having fun meeting Peppa Pig and George, fans should also check out the official Peppa Pig merchandise on offer throughout Coopers Square stores, from children’s pyjamas at Bhs, to classroom and garage playsets, figurines and interactive games at the Early Learning Centre, and DVDs, books and comics galore at Waterstone’s, HMV and WHSmith. 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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