THROUGHOUT the season, the full range of big and small stores within

the centre will be open and attractively decorated to celebrate the

festive season.

Names include Marks and Spencer, Gateway, BHS, and one of the biggest

Boots stores in the country, but there are a number of more individual

shops as well, selling jewellery and a wide selection of other gifts. A

creche will be available for shoppers who might need to drop off their

young children for a spot of concentrated Christmas shopping.

And the centre's own cafe -- together with other catering outlets in

the Plaza -- will offer flagging shoppers the chance of a seat.