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Yankee Home Lights up The Centre
Date: 9 Jul 2010
The Centre, Livingston is to become home to Europe’s largest Yankee Candle store as ‘Yankee at Home’ opens its doors to house-proud shoppers this weekend.
After collecting Yankee Candles for 20 years, West Calder residents Jim and Carolyne Kilday recognised a gap in the market. They decided to open the candle store at The Centre to offer shoppers the chance to purchase every kind of Yankee Candle available, including the famous Christmas range, which will feature in-store all year round.
Small changes make big differences in reducing environmental impacts
Date: 19 Feb 2010
The Centre, one of Scotland’s largest shopping centres, is encouraging customers to change their habits and become a little greener by hosting a ‘tip tree’ exhibition.
Starting on February 14th, The Centre, owned by Land Securities, is the first shopping centre in the UK to host the exhibition, of which, the main focus is a 3m tree shaped stand full of practical hints and tips that can help make people aware of how a small change in their habits can make a big difference in reducing total environmental impacts.
Livingston’s new ‘Food Passport’
Date: 5 Feb 2010
A platter of beauties kicked off the launch of ‘Food Passport’ in Livingston today (5 February) – a new initiative giving shoppers in West Lothian a chance to win a £4000 dream holiday.
The Food Passport, run by shopping destinations The Centre, Livingston and the Livingston Designer Outlet, will offer diners the chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime holiday to one of the countries associated with the centres’ eight participating eateries – Mexico, America, India, Italy, China, Portugal and Japan.
New independent retailer
Date: 15 Dec 2009
Shoppers will be able to benefit from even more choice at The Centre, Livingston this Christmas with a new independent retailer now open and offering a range of unique gifts.
Gift store Green & Pink has recently opened and offers something ‘a little different’ including bespoke artwork, contemporary jewellery from independent designers across the UK as well as items from the popular Ness range.
Livingston Car Parking Charges Postponed
Date: 12 Oct 2009
Land Securities is pleased to announce the postponement of the introduction of car parking charges in Livingston town centre.
Livingston's Got Style
Date: 5 Jun 2009
Top TV stylist, Mark Heyes, was the star attraction at The Centre’s fashion show in Livingston this weekend, providing styling advice and top tips on how to look great this summer.
New Stores Arrive at The Centre
Date: 7 Apr 2009
This April saw the arrival of a new range of stores to The Centre, Livingston, further boosting the fashion offer for customers and strengthening its reputation as a major Scottish shopping destination.
The popular high street names, Topshop and Topman opened their doors on Thursday 2nd April – their first ever presence in West Lothian - and are located in the new extension of The Centre, Elements Square, helping to create a bigger and better fashion choice.
Livingston’s Secret Garden is Unveiled
Date: 18 Dec 2008
Following the success of the Elements Square launch in October, shoppers were welcomed into The Wintergarden within The Centre, Livingston for the first time yesterday (Wednesday 17th December) as the first eatery prepared to begin trading.
Deli-cious New Addition to Elements Square
Date: 9 Dec 2008
Delicatessen and restaurant group Peckham’s has agreed a lease on two units at Elements Square within The Centre.
New Store is Envy of Elements Square
Date: 9 Dec 2008
High street fashion retailer Envy has confirmed it will open a store with Elements Square at The Centre.
Shopping made even easier at The Centre with launch of Gift Cards
Date: 9 Dec 2008
The Centre, Livingston has launched its first ever gift card scheme just in time for Christmas, providing shoppers with the perfect gift solution this festive season.
Watt's The Difference
Date: 14 Nov 2008
A bright idea – the Energy Saving Scotland advice centre challenges Livingston shoppers to ‘see the light’.
Energy Saving Scotland invites shoppers at The Centre, Livingston to challenge the concept that low energy light bulbs are a dim idea.
West Lothian primary schools showcase art work at The Centre, Livingston
Date: 4 Nov 2008
Shoppers visiting The Centre in Livingston have been taking their hats off to work created by pupils from Kirknewton and Stoneyburn primary schools this week, as the children exhibited images of their handmade headgear.
Almondvale And Elements To Become ‘The Centre’ Of Retail Excellence
Date: 10 Sep 2008
Livingston’s Almondvale Shopping Centre and The Elements – the new £130million extension to Almondvale – will be known by the new name ‘The Centre’ from 16 October 2008.
The name change coincides with the opening date of the new shopping extension which has been eagerly anticipated.
West Lothian primary schools involved in national arts project reaching 4,000 children across the UK
Date: 21 Aug 2008
Children from Kirknewton Primary School and Stoneyburn Primary School in West Lothian will head back to school this week and begin work on a national arts project entitled Create-a-Quest.
Work Placement Inspires Student To Take The High Jump for Charity
Date: 17 Aug 2008
A local West Lothian College student has decided to undertake a parachute jump for charity to show his appreciation for the experience gained during a work placement at Almondvale Shopping Centre.
‘Little Shoppers Stay Safe’ as part of Nationwide Child Safety Campaign
Date: 18 Jul 2008
Almondvale Shopping Centre in Livingston has launched a child safety scheme within the shopping centre to put parents’ minds at rest on day trips out.
Britain's Got Talent Star gets a new look at Hush
Date: 10 Jul 2008
Scotland’s very own star of TV show ‘Britain’s Got Talent’, Andrew Muir, was on the hunt for a new look on Saturday (5 July) when he visited Hush hair and beauty salon at Livingston’s Almondvale Shopping Centre.
Almondvale Shopping Centre puts a new spin on ‘Retail Therapy’
Date: 9 Jun 2008
Shopaholics, bargain hunters and window shoppers who visited Almondvale Shopping Centre at the weekend (Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th June) were in for a treat, as the Livingston hotspot put a new spin on the term ‘retail therapy’.
Almondvale Shopping Centre Awards West Lothian Schools for Eco Ideas
Date: 8 Jun 2008
Four West Lothian Schools collected their share of £2,000 on Thursday (5th June) following their success in the first ever Eco-School Energy Awareness Challenge which was co-ordinated by Almondvale Shopping Centre in Livingston.
The shopping centre, which joined forces with West Lothian Council's education department to launch the challenge, invited all schools in the area to enter the competition and were challenged to find the most innovative eco-idea which would benefit their school and support the work they are undertaking for their Eco-School award.
New website is a big ‘click’ with shoppers
Date: 3 Apr 2008
Shoppers are opting to surf the web before hitting the shops with the new Shop Livingston website. Since its launch in September 2007, Shoplivingston.co.uk has received an incredible 1,523,027 hits with daily web traffic averaging at around 8,000 hits.
Improving the Shopping Experience at Almondvale
Date: 3 Apr 2008
Shoppers visiting Almondvale Shopping Centre over recent months will have noticed some new additions to the Livingston mall. As part of an initial £400,000 investment by owners and managers Land Securities, a number of improvements have been made to upgrade the look and feel of the centre to make it an even better place to shop.
TheatreQuest in Full Swing
Date: 6 Mar 2008
Local primary seven pupils at St Mary’s RC School, have been busy working on a never before seen play over the past few months and will be exhibiting their work in Almondvale Shopping Centre in February.
Pupils at St Mary’s RC School in Bathgate, West Lothian, performed extracts from the play ‘A Singer from the Desert Came’, at their school in December. Written by multi award-winning author Jamila Gavin as part of TheatreQuest 2007, the play is set in a future without adults and is a prediction of things to come if global warming is not tackled.
Junior football team scores sponsorship deal
Date: 4 Feb 2008
West Lothian’s Broxburn Colts under 14’s team kicked off the New Year with a new sponsorship deal from Almondvale Shopping Centre under the Shop Livingston umbrella brand.
New 1,500-space car park to open 8th December 2007
Date: 7 Dec 2007
There’s great news for Livingston’s Christmas shoppers as the hotly anticipated new car park opens its doors on Saturday 8th December in the town centre.
Celtic FC Celebrates New Store in Livingston
Date: 29 Nov 2007
Celtic footballer, Steven Pressley attended the launch event of the new Celtic store which opened at Almondvale Shopping Centre recently.
Almondvale Reaches Final of Golden Service Awards
Date: 13 Nov 2007
Staff at Livingston’s Almondvale Shopping Centre recently attended the annual Golden Service Awards in London hosted by TV personality Anthea Turner after beating off tough competition to be shortlisted for the Best Cleaned Shopping Centre Award.
Women in Construction Evening
Date: 9 Nov 2007
Miller Construction is working on the new 370,000 sq ft shopping centre, The Elements, which opens for trade in October 2008.
Miller Construction joined forces with Almondvale Shopping Centre to host a “Women in Construction” event as part of both companies commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility and in a bid to raise awareness of opportunities available in the industry.
Thousands of shoppers attend launch of Christmas
Date: 2 Nov 2007
Over 7,000 people in Livingston and the surrounding areas turned up in their droves this evening, Thursday, 1st November, to watch children’s favourites The Tweenies, switch on this year’s Christmas lights, at Almondvale Shopping Centre, Livingston.
Punk Science Tour Storms into Livingston
Date: 26 Oct 2007
On Thursday 25 October, Punk Science visited Almondvale Shopping Centre performing some of the most exhilarating science shows ever seen. The Punk Science tour kicked off this week in Swindon and is now travelling the length and breadth of the UK over the coming weeks. It is a must see event, demonstrating the wild side of science!
Almondvale Centre Fun-draises For Marie Curie
Date: 12 Sep 2007
Marie Curie Cancer Care is benefiting from a cash donation thanks to Almondvale Shopping Centre’s pledge to raise money for the charity throughout the year.
Donations from shoppers visiting the mall during the year-long calendar of free monthly events in aid of Marie Curie have so far reached an impressive total of £3641.20.
Livingston sets a new Face Painting World Record
Date: 3 Sep 2007
Celebrations were in full swing on Saturday 1st September as children from across Scotland helped break a Guinness World Record TM in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care.
Car Parking Changes For Livingston Town Centre
Date: 1 Aug 2007
Car parking charges are set to be introduced in Livingston town centre by Land Securities, which is currently investing £130million in Livingston to create The Elements, the new 375,000 sq ft shopping centre to adjoin Almondvale.
Almondvale Supports Arts & Kids Project
Date: 1 Aug 2007
Almondvale Shopping Centre, owned and managed by Land Securities Group Plc, is delighted to support Arts & Kids for the third year running with the launch of TheatreQuest.
Almondvale is Scottish Business Awards Winner
Date: 1 Jun 2007
Livingston’s Almondvale Shopping Centre, owned and managed by Land Securities, was presented last Thursday (31 May) with the highly regarded Community Mark Award at the Scottish Business in the Community Awards 2007.
Almondvale announces fundraising partner
Date: 1 Apr 2007
Marie Curie Cancer Care is to benefit from a cash boost as Livingston’s Almondvale Shopping Centre pledges to raise money for the charity throughout the next financial year.
Almondvale Delivers Special Bundle of Joy
Date: 20 Mar 2007
Livingston’s Almondvale Shopping Centre made a special delivery to a new mum at St John’s Hospital on Mother’s Day.
For the third consecutive year, the centre honoured its tradition of congratulating the mother of the first baby born on Mothers Day at St John’s Hospital with a well-deserved gift box packed with goodies, such as a baby scrapbook, jewellery and a CD to enjoy.
School Students Learn Retail Skills at Almondvale
Date: 14 Mar 2007
School pupils in Livingston have gone to town as part of a course to learn more about the skills required in the retail industry, with help from Land Securities at Almondvale Shopping Centre.
Local Youth Football Team Nets Sponsorship Deal
Date: 12 Feb 2007
Local school football team, Juniper Green, is celebrating after scoring a winning sponsorship deal with Livingston’s Almondvale Shopping Centre.
The Juniper Green Primary Five team has received a welcome boost after the shopping mall provided sponsorship to kit out the team in brand new training tracksuits and uniforms.
