LOCAL TALENT WINS THE CHANCE TO PERFORM LIVE

Stafford singing sensation Georgia Stanway will be performing live at the Stafford Town Centre Christmas Light Switch On after winning the Guildhall Photo-Me X Factor booth competition.

Visitors to the Shopping Centre were given the opportunity to record their live performances and each one was uploaded to You Tube. Georgia won after receiving close to 2,000 hits to her performance of Mama Do by Pixie Lott.

Georgia who only recently started singing at Blessed William School will now perform on Saturday 20th November in the Market Square.

On hearing that she was the winner Georgia said;

"That's brilliant, I have been to the Light Switch On in the past, I can't believe I will be singing at it this year".

It was a closely fought battle with Sean Tudor and Ryan Wakelam, both from Stafford, coming 2nd and 3rd. They will each receive an iPod Shuffle courtesy of Photo-Me.

Amazing JJB Sports sale - 4 days only

The Guildhall Shopping Centre will be open on Bank Holiday Monday from 10.30am to 4.30pm and there will be free parking on both Sunday and Monday. Don't miss the massive JJB Sports sale taking place for the next 4 days. 3 for 2 on absolutely everything in store*. Sale must end on Monday so don't miss out.

* Cheapest item Free. Whilst stocks last.

'Simon Cowell' at the Guildhall, Stafford

X-Factor fans had to do a "double-take" on Saturday when they saw who they thought was Simon Cowell walking through the malls at the Guildhall Shopping Centre.

Timed to co-incide with the start of X-Factor auditions on the television, 'Simon' posed for photographs with many of his fans.

Have you got the X-Factor? Voting now open

Voting is now open for the X-Factor competition. Visit YouTube.com and search for 'Guildhall Shopping Centre' to see the 14 performances. View and vote for your favourite. The act with the most votes will get the opportunity to perform at the Stafford Christmas Lights Switch On and the two runners up will each receive an i-pod shuffle, courtesy of Photo Me.

Meet 'Simon Cowell' at the Guildhall

We've got a great Simon Cowell look-a-like down here at the Guildhall today. Tell your friends and get down here. Sing in the X-Factor booth and you could be in with the chance of performing live at the Stafford Christmas Lights Switch-on.

Meet 'Simon Cowell' at the Guildhall

Visit the Guildhall on Saturday 21st August and meet our Simon Cowell impersonator. Timed to coincide with the start of X-Factor on the TV, you can meet 'Simon' and have your photograph taken with him. 'Simon' will be at the Guildhall from 1200 noon to 3pm.

The Unbroken World Record

Organisers of the World Record Breaking attempt for the longest Welly Wearing Conga were disappointed at the low turnout for the event on Sunday.

Only 30 welly wearing participants turned up in Market Square in Stafford despite an intensive promotional campaign.

Anne Graham from the Guildhall said "I'm not sure what went so wrong - maybe peple were on holiday, maybe the good weather took people further afield or maybe the people of Stafford just aren't up for a challenge! It was very disappointing".

Chris Belyavin of the Donna Louise Children's Hospice added "We only needed 209 people to break the World Record and we really believed Staffordians would get behind this attempt. I was really saddened at the low turnout on Sunday, but still feel this is a World Record that can be broken. We will just have to shake ourselves down, come up with a new plan and try again.

20% off at ShakeAway

Visit ShakeAway in the Guildhall Shopping Centre before end of September 2010 and say the magic words "I enjoy lower calorie milkshakes" and your Shakette will give you a 20% discount on your purchase.

Search for a Star

Watch this space!!! Coming soon is news of a fantastic offer available only for the 'X-Factor' booth in the Guildhall Shopping Centre. Details of our Search for A Star auditions event will also be released soon. You could be performing for Beacon Radio or appear on stage in front of thousands at the Stafford Christmas Lights Switch-on Event. More details to follow soon. If you've got a talent for singing or dancing, we want to know about it. More details to follow soon.

Welly World Record

Help us set a new World Record. Have you got a pair of wellies? Do you want to have lots of fun? Then come on down to Stafford's Market Square on Sunday 15th August and join in our World Record attempt for the largest number of people wearing a pair of wellies and doing the Conga. Registration will start at 11.00am and the attempt will take place at 1200hrs.

There's lots more going on too with DJ Danny and his gunge tank as well as demonstrations of martial arts, keep fit and gymnastics. There will be comic performances of Tennis, Trophies and Tantrums at 11.30am, 12.45pm and 2.00pm so, dig out your wellies, and be in Stafford on Sunday 15th August.

Special Event at O2 to celebrate refurbishment

To celebrate the refurbishment of their 150th store, O2 at the Guildhall Shopping Centre are planning a special day of events on Saturday 7th August. Meet the 'O2 Angels' and receive one of hundreds of free giveaways. Also instore, Starbucks will be giving away free samples of their coffee, frapuccinos and muffins. Don't miss out, call in at the O2 store this Saturday from 9.00am.

A Welly World Record - help needed

Help us set a new World Record. Have you got a pair of wellies? Do you want to have lots of fun? Then come on down to Stafford's Market Square on Sunday 15th August and join in our World Record attempt for the largest number of people wearing a pair of wellies and doing the Conga. Registration will start at 11.00am and the attempt will take place at 1200hrs.

There's lots more going on too with DJ Danny and his gunge tank as well as demonstrations of martial arts, keep fit and gymnastics. There will be comic performances of Tennis, Trophies and Tantrums at 11.30am, 12.45pm and 2.00pm so, dig out your wellies, and be in Stafford on Sunday 15th August.

O2 - Open for Business

Visit the newly refurbished O2 store in the Guildhall Shopping Centre. Now open.

Luxury & Sports Cars on dislpay

More than a dozen Masseratis and Aston Martins were on display in Stafford's Market Square on Sunday 1st August worth an estimated £3 million. Enthusiasts and fans enjoyed the beauty of the sleek machines and stood in awe when the Market Square was filled by the roar of the engines when they all started-up at 1200 noon for 'the big roar'. The day was organised by the Guildhall Shopping Centre in association with The Donna Louise Children's Hospice and raised over £250 funds for the charity. Anne Graham, Marketing Manager at the Guildhall Shopping Centre, said "We were really pleased that so many cars came in for the day. Some had driven from as far as Bristol to be with us and we are so grateful to the people that gave up their time to help us create a spectacular event".

Location: Guildhall Shopping Centre, Stafford