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Shopping centre team clean up local area
The management team at Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping have once again been doing their bit to tidy up the local area. The team took to the streets to collect litter in the local area and in total The Lakeside Litter Pick collected a total of five full bags of rubbish Abby Chandler, deputy centre manager at Lakeside Village, said: “We are always amazed how much litter there is to collect. It is truly unbelievable that each and every time we do this, we are collecting bags and bags of
Spread kindness this Christmas: Mission Christmas drop off returns to Lakeside Village
Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping in Doncaster is once again proud to be a Mission Christmas drop-off location, helping to bring the joy of Christmas to children in need across the region. The drop-off point is part of the nationwide Cash for Kids Mission Christmas campaign, which ensures that every child, from 0-18, wakes up to a gift on Christmas morning. Donations of new, unwrapped gifts can be made at the Guest Services lobby at Lakeside Village from November 18, the official launch of this
Winter Artisan and Craft Fayre returns to Lakeside Village
Shoppers are being invited to get an early start with their Christmas presents this year as Doncaster’s popular Artisan and Craft Fayre is set to return to Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping next weekend (Saturday, November 2). With stalls packed with potential Christmas gifts, the much-loved event will feature handmade goods and delicious treats. With products from local makers, bakers, and creators, offering artisan cheeses, chutneys, and crackers as well as handcrafted jewellery and wooden
Rebecca completes Tough Mudder challenge after cancer diagnosis
An inspirational woman from Doncaster has completed an incredible physical challenge less than a year after receiving a devastating cancer diagnosis. Rebecca Wheeler (38), a cleaning supervisor at Lakeside Village Shopping Outlet with contractor Aston Services Group, has recently completed the 5km Tough Mudder at Ragley Hall in Warwickshire. In October 2023, she was diagnosed with a rare cancer that started in her appendix. After the shock of receiving this news and nearly seven months of numerous
Get ready as Rhino Week charges into Lakeside Village
Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping is inviting visitors to take a walk on the wild side during Rhino Week, the latest exciting instalment of their summer Wildlife Discovery activities in partnership with Yorkshire Wildlife Park. Throughout the school holidays, animal-themed activities will take place at the centre, and next week, Monday, August 5 to Sunday, August 11, is Rhino Week. Abby Chandler, deputy centre manager at Lakeside Village, said: "We're thrilled to continue our Wildlife Discovery
Enjoy a super summer of magical movies at Lakeside Village
Visitors to Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping can enjoy a series of free summer cinema, with an awesome animal theme, every Thursday in August. As part of Lakeside Village’s Wildlife Discovery partnership with the Yorkshire Wildlife Park, the retail outlet will show five animal themed films. The movie magic kicks off on 1 August with Khumba. This feelgood film focuses on a young zebra who only has half of his stripes. Voiced by celebrities including Jake T. Austin, Steve Buscemi, Loretta Devine and
Take a walk on the wild side as new partnership roars into Lakeside Village
Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping has teamed up with Yorkshire Wildlife Park to bring a series of animal themed activities to the centre throughout the summer. Wildlife Discovery at Lakeside Village will see activities taking place through the school holidays with crafts, workshops and story time focusing on a different animal theme each week. Abby Chandler, deputy centre manager, said: “We are thrilled to be working with Yorkshire Wildlife Park in 2024. As part of our partnership, we’ve installed an
Festive Films Galore As Outdoor Cinema Returns to Lakeside Village
Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping has announced its outdoor cinema will be returning to show some popular festive films in the run up to Christmas. The free open-air film events, which will take place on 22, 23 and 24 December, will give customers the chance to watch some firm favourites for all the family to enjoy. The Christmas cinema screening schedule is: Each film is shown every day Arthur Christmas – 10.30amThe Grinch (2018) – 12.30pmPolar Express – 2.30pm Abby Chandler from Lakeside
Sights and Sounds of Christmas Arrive at Lakeside Village
Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping is gearing up for its first Christmas-inspired Artisan and Craft Fayre of the season. The festive fayre will be arriving at Lakeside Village in Doncaster on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 December featuring more than 30 gift, craft and food stalls selling everything from handmade wreaths to scented candles, cupcakes, jewellery and more. Visitors will also be able to shop along to the soothing sounds of Victorian Carols singers who will be on site bringing a real festive
New Saltrock Store Now Open at Lakeside Village
Saltrock has officially opened the doors to its new store at Lakeside Village in Doncaster. The addition of the established fashion and surfwear brand at the leading shopping outlet comes hot on the heels of a raft of new stores opening at the centre, including: Radley London; Crew Clothing Final Clearance; and Sketchers. The centre is now completely full. Abby Chandler, Placemaking, Marketing & Communications Manager at Lakeside Village, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Saltrock to Lakeside
Skechers Set To Open This October at Lakeside Village
Renowned footwear brand, Skechers, is set to open at Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping in Doncaster this week (October 6) The store, which is in Units 9 – 10 between Weird Fish and Radley London, takes Lakeside Village to full capacity, with all units now occupied. Its arrival follows coastal-inspired fashion brand Crew Clothing’s move into the centre in August, and Radley London’s arrival earlier this year. Skechers, The Comfort Technology Company, offer the best selection of footwear and
Crew Clothing Sails Into Lakeside Village
British lifestyle brand Crew Clothing has opened an outlet store at Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping. The company, which offers "classic style with a coastal twist" for women, men & children, has taken residence in Unit 20 between Etto Caffe and Baytree Interiors. Crew’s arrival at the centre follows Radley London’s recent move into Lakeside Village. Di Mellis, Centre Manager at Lakeside Village, said: “Crew Clothing is a fantastic addition to Lakeside Village. The brand is well known for its great
Solar-Powered Autoglass Unit Opens at Doncaster’s Lakeside Village
A new unit offering windscreen repair and replacement has opened in the car park at Lakeside Village Shopping Outlet. Autoglass, the UK’s leading glass repair and replacement company, has unveiled the new drive-in location providing full windscreen replacement or windscreen repair while you wait. In addition, the unit is entirely powered by solar energy which is a first for the centre. Di Mellis, Centre Manager at Lakeside Village, said: “It’s been a really busy and successful few months for us
Super Mario Movie Bounces Into Lakeside Village for Next Summer Cinema Screening
Box office hit ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ is set to be aired at Lakeside Village’s outdoor Summer Cinema this week. The animated adventure film, which follows Mario and Luigi’s journey through the Mushroom Kingdom, will be screened twice at Lakeside Village on Thursday 10th August, with showings taking place at both 11am and 3pm. Lakeside Village’s annual outdoor Summer Cinema is a firm favourite with families across the region, with popular films screened weekly every Thursday for free throughout
Pop-Up Ping Pong Parlour Is Back at Lakeside!
Lakeside Village shoppers will have the chance to play free table tennis as the popular pop-up Ping Pong Parlour returns to the Doncaster retail centre this summer. Customers will be able to take a break from shopping to serve, spin and smash their way through games at the exciting attraction. The Ping Pong Parlour will open at Lakeside Village in unit 20, next to Etto, from 1 August – 12 September 2023. Di Mellis, Centre Manager at Lakeside Village, said: “Our Ping Pong Parlour is always
Family Films Galore As Outdoor Summer Cinema Returns to Lakeside Village
Get your deckchairs and popcorn ready, as the hugely popular Summer Cinema is making a welcome return to Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping this August! The free open-air film events, which launch on Thursday 3 August, will see customers have the chance to watch some firm favourites for all the family to enjoy. The cinema will show a range of films every Thursday in August including Encanto, Moana, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, The Secret Life of Pets and Toy Story 3. There will be two sittings of the
Shopping Centre Manager Is Skipping Her Way Through June for Charity
The centre manager for Doncaster’s Lakeside Village Shopping Outlet is taking on a skipping challenge this month, with a goal of raising money for charity. Di Mellis is taking part in Cancer Research UK’s "100 Skips A Day Challenge", which will see her completing 100 skips every 24 hours throughout the month of June. She said: “It is 15 years ago this month that we lost our mum to lung cancer. She was the secretary of the Wakefield branch of Yorkshire Cancer Research so whenever I do something for
Lakeside Village Customer Library Receives Donation of Children’s Books
A Doncaster businessman has donated more than 100 children’s books to Lakeside Village’s popular customer library. Dale Law, Managing Director of Jellybean Consultancy, read about the free book exchange area at the shopping outlet and wanted to help. He said: “Our family has always been heavily involved in helping the community and when I saw this project I wanted to get on board. “We are thrilled to be in the position to be able to donate these books for two to 12-year-olds. I hope that this
Time for Tea at Lakeside Village for Loneliness Awareness Week
A local mental health charity is paying a visit to Lakeside Village to provide an opportunity for people who may be feeling isolated or lonely to get together. As part of loneliness awareness week, which runs from 12-18 June 2023, staff from Doncaster Mind will be at the leading shopping outlet to run a ‘talk and tea’ session in the centre’s new Mutt Hut space, so that anyone who attends can also bring along their furry companion. The event, which is free to attend, will be held on Thursday 15 June
Village Green Now Open at Lakeside Village
Visitors to Lakeside Village Shopping Outlet can now enjoy a spot of crazy golf on the new Village Green.The enclosed space in the middle of the centre has a free-to-play crazy golf course, as well as picnic benches and seats for people to make the most of the warmer weather.Di Mellis, Centre Manager at Lakeside Village said: “We are thrilled to be opening our new Village Green at Lakeside Village.“We wanted to create a special area that enables our customers to sit back, relax and enjoy some extra time
Special 1940s Event To Commemorate D-Day Set To Take Place at Lakeside Village
Visitors to Lakeside Village Shopping Outlet will be transported back to the 1940s in a special event to commemorate D-Day. The nostalgic event will see the centre full of true 1940s spirit on Saturday June 3 and Sunday June 4. Di Mellis, Centre Manager said: “We are looking forward to welcoming the visitors to this wonderful weekend event. “Previous events have been a big hit with our shoppers, and we know they’ll enjoy what we’ve got in store for them during the D-Day commemoration
Lakeside Village To Host Yorkshire’s Strongest Man Event
The county’s strongest men are gearing up to compete in a special contest at Doncaster’s Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping this summer, in a bid to be crowned Yorkshire’s Strongest Man. The powerful performers will show off amazing demonstrations of strength by deadlifting cars, lifting logs and shifting giant stones at the one-off special event from 10am on Saturday, July 22 on the lawned area in front of M&S Outlet. To win the title of Yorkshire’s Strongest Man 2023, competitors will have to
Grape Tree Expands With New Unit at Lakeside Village
Wholefoods store, Grape Tree Feel Good Foods, has upsized its store and moved into a new unit at Lakeside Village. The move means the store, which has had a presence at the popular Doncaster outlet shopping centre for five years, can now offer an extended product range for everything health and wellbeing related including wholefoods, vitamins and dietary supplements. The new, larger store is located on the mall in between Cadbury Outlet and Holland and Barrett Outlet. Di Mellis, Centre Manager
Dog-Friendly Mutt Hut Now Open at Lakeside Village
Angel the toy poodle has helped officially launch a new dog-friendly area for shoppers and their four-legged friends to relax at Lakeside Village. The Mutt Hut is a space for dogs and their owners to take a break from shopping and is now fully open. A rescue dog, Angel became this new area's furry face after winning a competition. She was joined at the official opening by special guest spaniel George, the support dog for Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, alongside the hospice’s mascot Big
Could Your Dog Help Lakeside Village Launch Its New Mutt Hut?
Shoppers who bring their four-legged friends with them to Lakeside Village are being asked to put their pet forward to launch a new doggy friendly place to relax. The dog friendly outlet is set to open The Mutt Hut, for dogs and their owners to take a break from shopping. One lucky dog is wanted to officially open the space, along with George, the Bluebell Wood support dog on April 14. Lyndsey Parry, Deputy Centre Manager at Lakeside Village said: “We pride ourselves in being a dog friendly place to
New Food Fest Sets To Tickle the Taste Buds at Lakeside Village
A brand new Artisan Food Fest is set to delight shoppers at Lakeside Village this Easter. For the first time, the Doncaster shopping outlet will be hosting the Food Fest artisan fayre on Saturday 8 April 2023 from 9.30am-5pm. Here, a range of delicious treats and culinary experiences for all the family to enjoy will be on offer. Stalls include a variety of sweet treats from cakes and brownies to blondies, cookies and rocky road from local companies Buttercup Bakery, Bestwick Bakes, Cookie Smith and
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Lakeside Village’s Artisan & Craft Fayre Returns This Weekend
The first Artisan & Craft Fayre of 2023 is set to take place at Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping this weekend, marking the popular event’s return. Hosted on the first Saturday of every month, the fayre brings a range of different, independent stalls to the centre, selling everything from cupcakes and chutneys to cheese, scented candles and handmade wooden toys. Di Mellis, centre manager at Lakeside Village, said: “This weekend, we’ll be welcoming back our Artisan & Craft Fayre traders for the first
Record Start to the Year for Lakeside Village
Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping in Doncaster has reported its best ever January, with sales up by more than 19 percent across the centre, year-on-year. Footfall was also up 1.3% at the site, which reached full occupancy at the end of 2022 following the addition of Benson’s for Beds Outlet, Charnwood Entertainments, and Calendar Club. January saw particular sales spikes at Baggage Factory, Skopes Menswear and Bonmarche – with all three seeing a big double-digit increase year-on-year. Di Mellis, Centre
Lakeside Village Announces Return of Monthly Craft Fayre
Lakeside Village Shopping Outlet has announced that its first Artisan & Craft Fayre of 2023 will take place on Saturday 4 March. The popular event will then be hosted on the first Saturday of each month with two additional dates in the run up to Christmas, on Saturday 9 and 16 December. The fayre brings a range of different stalls to the centre, offering customers something new including: gift baskets; scented candles; wooden toys; cupcakes; cheese and chutneys; and many more. Di Mellis, Centre
Lakeside Village Enjoys Sales Boost in 2022
Doncaster’s leading shopping outlet, Lakeside Village, is celebrating a fantastic year of trading in 2022. Sales were up 11% like-for-like when compared to 2019. The last full comparable year due to the pandemic, and up six per cent like for like on 2021. The Centre was also fully let by the end of the year with the recent additions of Benson’s Outlet — an exciting new pilot that brings high-quality items at fantastic value for money to customers in Doncaster and across Yorkshire — Charnwood
Lakeside Village Makes Donation to Local Mental Health Charity
Visitors to see Santa at Lakeside Village in 2022 helped raise a whopping £4,918 for local mental health charity, Doncaster Mind. The donations from the Santa visits were added to money raised throughout the year for the charity as Lakeside Village Shopping Outlet’s charity of the year. Di Mellis, Centre Manager at Lakeside Village, said: “We are thrilled to be rounding off our year of support for Doncaster Mind with this donation. “Throughout the year we’ve had collecting tins in stores and
Lakeside Village Plants a Royal Legacy for Generations To Come
A special tree has been planted at Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping Centre as part of a national campaign to mark the Platinum Jubilee and the legacy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The white birch tree at the centre is one of an estimated million trees set to be planted across the UK as part of The Queen’s Green Canopy initiative. The scheme was created to mark the Platinum Jubilee and, following the sad passing of Her Majesty, extended until March 2023 to give individuals, community groups, schools
Charity Twinkle Tree Lights Up Lakeside Village
A special Twinkle Tree is lighting up a popular retail outlet in Doncaster as part of a festive appeal by Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice. Lakeside Village Shopping Outlet on White Rose Way is hosting the Bluebell Wood Christmas Tree in its indoor customer services area, where people can leave a star with a loved one's name on in their memory. There is also a donation box to support the appeal. In addition, on Thursday 1st, Saturday 10th, Tuesday 13th and Sunday 18th of December, charity volunteers
Lakeside Village Joins Mission Christmas
Doncaster’s Lakeside Village is set to be a drop-off point for this year’s Mission Christmas appeal. Mission Christmas is part of local radio station, Hallam FM's, Cash for Kids appeal and was set up to help Santa reach children living in poverty. The idea is that people donate new and unwrapped presents at one of the drop-off points, or give cash or gifts online. Di Mellis, Centre Manager at Lakeside Village said: “We are proud to be a drop off point for this important campaign. “It is
Victoria Cross Trust To Mark Armistice Day at Lakeside Village
The Victoria Cross Trust (VCT) is marking Armistice Day at Lakeside Village for the first time. VCT will lay wreaths at the start of a newly installed walk at the shopping centre, featuring plaques to commemorate the seven Doncaster Victoria Cross recipients. The Last Post will be performed by a bugler and will be followed by a one-minute silence at the centre. Di Mellis, centre manager said: “The Victoria Cross Trust wanted to commemorate Doncaster’s Victoria Cross recipients and we are very
Lakeside Village Celebrates Reaching Full Occupancy Levels
Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping in Doncaster has reached full occupancy, filling all 48 of its units and bucking the national trend. This was after Bensons for Beds opened a 6,200 square foot store at the centre on White Rose Way. The announcement also follows the opening of new seasonal gift store, Charnwood Entertainment, at Lakeside Village, as well as the return of Calendar Club. Di Mellis, Centre Manager at Lakeside Village, said: “We’re over the moon to have reached full occupancy – especially at
Lakeside Village Marks Purple Tuesday
Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping will join the global celebrations for Purple Tuesday (November 1) by making a commitment to improve accessibility at the centre further, with new drop kerbs and additional tactile paving slabs. The management team at the Doncaster based outlet have reinforced their commitment to accessible shopping by supporting the special awareness day. Purple Tuesday will see Lakeside Village join in with retailers across the country to introduce new measures and promote
Lakeside Village Store Boosts Charity Donations and Awareness
The Victoria Cross Trust Charity is celebrating a successful year at Lakeside Village Shopping Outlet, with both donations and general awareness having gone up. The charity, dedicated to cleaning the graves of Victoria Cross recipients and ensuring they are remembered, initially launched a pop-up shop at Lakeside Village in October 2021. Steve Abell, manager at the Victoria Cross Trust said: “We’ve had great feedback since we opened the store at Lakeside Village and the management team there have been
Renovated Greggs Store Rolls Into Lakeside Village
The Greggs shop at Doncaster’s Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping has reopened following a major refurbishment. The popular eatery, which closed for renovation in September, has expanded into an adjacent unit, allowing for the creation of an indoor restaurant area seating 26 people, with outdoor eating expanding from 16 seats to 32. Di Mellis, Centre manager at Lakeside Village, said: “Greggs is an extremely popular destination for our customers so we know they will be delighted to hear the news that the
Lakeside Village’s Monthly Artisan Food and Craft Fayre Attracts Thousands of Visitors
A monthly artisan food and craft fayre that attracts thousands of extra visitors to Lakeside Village, Doncaster, is set to make a welcome return on Saturday August 6. The monthly fayre is proving popular with customers who enjoy seeing the different mix of stalls at each event. July’s event saw more than 2,500 extra customers visit the centre to explore the 36 artisan food and craft stalls. Di Mellis, centre manager at Lakeside Village, said: "It is great to see how the artisan food and craft
Shopping Centre Bosses Get Mental Health Training
The management team at Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping have taken part in a Mental Health First Aid training course organised by Business Doncaster’s Advance team. The team, whose chosen charity for the year is Doncaster MIND, were keen to learn more about the difficulties that people may face and how they can help. Di Mellis, centre manager at Lakeside Village said: “This was a fantastic course and I can’t recommend it enough. It covered different types of mental ill health, what some of the causes can