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Over 150 Snowmen have pre registered so far for Buttercrane’s World Record Attempt for ‘World’s Largest Gathering of People Dressed as Snowmen in one location’. You can register this Friday or Saturday at the Buttercrane to take part.

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The attempt is taking place on the Mall at 6pm on 17th November, and will culminate with the Arrival of Santa Claus by train and the Christmas lights switch on.

Chairperson of the Council Gillian Fitzpatrick called in to help support the Centre’s efforts. Cllr Fitzpatrick is pictured with Buttecrane Traders John Gildea, The Bureau,  Alison Dunne, Specsavers, James Loughran, Operations Manager and Brid McGinn.
Chairperson of the Council Gillian Fitzpatrick called in to help support the Centre’s efforts. Cllr Fitzpatrick is pictured with Buttecrane Traders John Gildea, The Bureau, Alison Dunne, Specsavers, James Loughran, Operations Manager and Brid McGinn.

Buttercrane are providing the suits free of charge and all the snowmen on the night will be entered into a draw to win £500 Buttercrane Shopping Centre vouchers. 

Getting ready for the world record attempt at Buttercrane.
Getting ready for the world record attempt at Buttercrane.

Centre Manager Peter Murray: “ We’re looking for families to be part of this unique event – we have costumes for adults and children and we need 400 people to be part of this unique event and start our Christmas Celebrations in a gigantic way.

“The current world record stands at 333 and we want to break that to give Buttercrane Shopping Centre and Newry City its own unique World Record. 

“Everyone taking part will also be entered into a draw to win £500 gift voucher on the night of the attempt and the snowmen will also take part in our Christmas Parade with Santa,“ Peter added. 

If you want to be all World Record Breaker all you have to do is visit the centre on ONE of the registration days to collect your suit. 

Registration events are on Friday 11th 6-9pm OR Saturday 12th November 10-5pm when you can collect your suit.  You can pre register your sizes by contacting Customer Help Desk tel 028 3026 4627 or email Customer Service customerservice@buttercraneshopping.co.uk

 

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