Events | Past Events
Why not pop in to St John’s Shopping Centre and get involved in one of our frequent events? For a list of upcoming and to review past events check here regularly or sign up to our monthly e-newsletter to make sure you are always in the know.
RSPB in St John's Shopping Centre
Members of the RSPB will be available in St John's Shopping Centre, Perth from Tuesday 24th - Thursday 26th January to promote the charity's work and activities.
Thursday's FREE After THREE
Perth & Kinross Council have introduced free parking after 3.00 pm on the following Thursdays in December in a bid to boost local shops over the festive period.
Thursday Free Parking After Three will allow people to park for free at the following council
car parks after 3.00 pm:
Mill Street East and West
Speygate
Scott Street
Canal Street Multi-Storey
Please note, if you arrive in the above car parks before 3.00 pm you must buy a pay and display ticket to cover you until the free period begins.
Christmas Fun with Bananas in Pyjamas
Are you thinking what I’m thinking? This Christmas, Bananas in PyJamas have been let loose in St John’s Shopping Centre where they will sing, dance and be giving out sweeties and balloons to the children of Perthshire.
Christmas Fun with Fraggle Rock
Dance your cares away! Worries for another day! Let the music play this Christmas, with Red and Wembley who are fraggling around St John’s Shopping Centre with sweeties, chocolate and balloons for all the children of Pertshire.
Carol Singing
Pop along to St John's Shopping Centre on Saturday 24th December between 11.30am and 12.30pm and listen to the fantastic voices of St Ninian's Cathedral Choir.
Even better, join in and get into the Festive Spirit early!
Thursday's FREE After THREE
Perth & Kinross Council have introduced free parking after 3.00 pm on the following Thursdays in December in a bid to boost local shops over the festive period.
Thursday Free Parking After Three will allow people to park for free at the following council
car parks after 3.00 pm:
Mill Street East and West
Speygate
Scott Street
Canal Street Multi-Storey
Please note, if you arrive in the above car parks before 3.00 pm you must buy a pay and display ticket to cover you until the free period begins.
Gift Wrapping with Marie Curie
Giving something back at this time of year is at the heart of the season. Volunteers from Marie Curie Cancer Care will be St John's Shopping Centre from Monday 19th December until Saturday 24th December, busily wrapping your presents to make sure you’ve got Christmas giving all wrapped up. Times: 12pm – 5pm
Price: Donations at your own Discretion
Carol Singing
Pop along to St John's Shopping Centre on Saturday 17th December between 11am and 2pm and listen to the fantastic voices of Perth Amateur Operatic Society.
Even better, join in and get into the Festive Spirit early!
Perth Amateur Operatic Society has approximately 60 members has been in existence since 1948. Performances at Perth Theatre are generally at the beginning of April.
Their 2012 show is Sweeney Todd (the Demon Barber of Fleet Street) with music by the legendary Stephen Sondheim. Tickets can be purchased from the either the box office at Perth Theatre, Perth Concert Hall or from Horsecross.co.uk. The show runs from 6 – 14th April 2012.
For more details on ther society or to join, visit their website
www.perthmusicals.co.uk
Christmas Fun with Fraggle Rock
Dance your cares away! Worries for another day! Let the music play this Christmas, with Red and Wembley who are fraggling around St John’s Shopping Centre with sweeties, chocolate and balloons for all the children of Pertshire.
Christmas Fun with Bananas in Pyjamas
Are you thinking what I’m thinking? This Christmas, Bananas in PyJamas have been let loose in St John’s Shopping Centre where they will sing, dance and be giving out sweeties and balloons to the children of Perthshire.
Christmas Caricatures
A novel gift for Christmas, pop into St John's Shopping Centre on Friday 16th December between 12pm and 5pm and let local caricaturist Pedro work his magic.
Pedro has also exhibited throughout the UK and abroad, and has been commissioned to do artwork across the world, His spot caricatures are very popular, and Pedro is in great demand with bookings two years in advance.
Most memorable events being invited to draw at The 100th Anniversary Dinner in Montreal, Canada, for The Black Watch Association - or The Annual 'Emmerdale Extravaganza' in Aberdeen for George Walker Events, raising funds for The Anthony Nolan Trust. ' The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow', when commissioned to create a cartoon image of all the cast for 'A Celebration for Jimmy Logan'.
Pedro Art is known throughout the world. More locally, 'Pedro' entertains guests every night in Peak season drawing Cartoon Portraits at 'Crieff Hydro'.
Thursday's FREE After THREE
Perth & Kinross Council have introduced free parking after 3.00 pm on the following Thursdays in December in a bid to boost local shops over the festive period.
Thursday Free Parking After Three will allow people to park for free at the following council
car parks after 3.00 pm:
Mill Street East and West
Speygate
Scott Street
Canal Street Multi-Storey
Please note, if you arrive in the above car parks before 3.00 pm you must buy a pay and display ticket to cover you until the free period begins.
Christmas Fun with Fraggle Rock
Dance your cares away! Worries for another day! Let the music play this Christmas, with Red and Wembley who are fraggling around St John’s Shopping Centre with sweeties, chocolate and balloons for all the children of Pertshire.
Christmas Caricatures
A novel gift for Christmas, pop into St John's Shopping Centre on Friday 9th December between 12pm and 5pm and let local caricaturist Pedro work his magic.
Pedro has also exhibited throughout the UK and abroad, and has been commissioned to do artwork across the world, His spot caricatures are very popular, and Pedro is in great demand with bookings two years in advance.
Most memorable events being invited to draw at The 100th Anniversary Dinner in Montreal, Canada, for The Black Watch Association - or The Annual 'Emmerdale Extravaganza' in Aberdeen for George Walker Events, raising funds for The Anthony Nolan Trust. ' The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow', when commissioned to create a cartoon image of all the cast for 'A Celebration for Jimmy Logan'.
Pedro Art is known throughout the world. More locally, 'Pedro' entertains guests every night in Peak season drawing Cartoon Portraits at 'Crieff Hydro'.
Thursday's FREE After THREE
Perth & Kinross Council have introduced free parking after 3.00 pm on the following Thursdays in December in a bid to boost local shops over the festive period.
Thursday Free Parking After Three will allow people to park for free at the following council
car parks after 3.00 pm:
Mill Street East and West
Speygate
Scott Street
Canal Street Multi-Storey
Please note, if you arrive in the above car parks before 3.00 pm you must buy a pay and display ticket to cover you until the free period begins.
Christmas Fun with Bananas in Pyjamas
Are you thinking what I’m thinking? This Christmas, Bananas in PyJamas have been let loose in St John’s Shopping Centre where they will sing, dance and be giving out sweeties and balloons to the children of Perthshire.
Christmas Caricatures
A novel gift for Christmas, pop into St John's Shopping Centre on Friday 2nd December between 12pm and 5pm and let local caricaturist Pedro work his magic.
Pedro has also exhibited throughout the UK and abroad, and has been commissioned to do artwork across the world, His spot caricatures are very popular, and Pedro is in great demand with bookings two years in advance.
Most memorable events being invited to draw at The 100th Anniversary Dinner in Montreal, Canada, for The Black Watch Association - or The Annual 'Emmerdale Extravaganza' in Aberdeen for George Walker Events, raising funds for The Anthony Nolan Trust. ' The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow', when commissioned to create a cartoon image of all the cast for 'A Celebration for Jimmy Logan'.
Pedro Art is known throughout the world. More locally, 'Pedro' entertains guests every night in Peak season drawing Cartoon Portraits at 'Crieff Hydro'.
Christmas Fun with Fraggle Rock
Dance your cares away! Worries for another day! Let the music play this Christmas, with Red and Wembley who are fraggling around St John’s Shopping Centre with sweeties, chocolate and balloons for all the children of Pertshire.
Switch on Sunday
Switch on Sunday is an extravaganza of activities and festivities in and around St John's Shopping Centre in the build up to the BIG LIGHT SWITCH ON at 5pm.
Join in the festivities and get right to the heart of Christmas with St John's Shopping Centre.
11am: Arrival of Santa Claus
11am - 4pm: Visit Santa in St John's Shopping Centre (FREE)
12pm - 6pm: Bananas in Pyjamas (FREE)
12pm - 6pm: Fraggle Rock (FREE)
1pm - 6pm: Mr Puffin the Balloon Modeller (FREE)
1pm - 6pm: Michael Angelo Stilt Walker & Juggler (FREE)
1pm - 6pm: The Snow Queen Stilt Walker (FREE)
4.30pm: Christmas Parade (FREE)
5pm: Christmas Light Switch on at Perth's City Hall (FREE)
Come along on Sunday 20th November for a fab day out for all the family.
Visit Santa on Sunday 20th November are FREE and include a small gift. Online booking is not available for this day.
Remembrance Day Commemorations
St John's Shopping Centre will observe a 2 minute silence on Friday 11 November to coincide with Perth & Kinross Council’s Garden of Remembrance Ceremony which will be held at the Mercat Cross.
GAME Midnight Opening for Call Of Duty 7!
GAME will be open at 12.01 am on Tuesday 7 November 2011 for the launch of Call of Duty 7. This crazy move will appeal to all hardened Call of Duty fans who want to get their trigger fingers on the brand spanking new game. Those wishing to purchase from GAME can enter the Centre from the High Street entrance from 11.30 pm til 1 am on 8 November 2011.
Perth Farmers Market
The monthly Perth Farmers’ Market was the first farmers’ market of its kind to set up in Scotland, and has pioneered the movement to sell Scottish farm produce direct from the farmer to the consumer.
Choose from the great range of produce available, from venison and vegetables, wild boar and baking or organic products.
The first Saturday of each month 9am – 2pm
More information and full details online at
www.perthfarmersmarket.co.uk
Hallowe'en: You'll be Surprised
Kids! Why not pop into St John's Shopping Centre on Saturday 29th October for your free Hallowe'en goody bags and bring Mum & Dad with you!
We'll have jugglers, balloon modelling, scary face painting, hallowe'en balloon giveaways and much much more!
It's the perfect opportunity to celebrate and get geared up for the witching hours that lie ahead.
FANCY DRESS COMPETITION: 3PM Come along in fancy dress at 3pm for your chance to win a visit to St Andrews Aquarium to feed the meerkats. Meet at 3pm at the Mercat Cross for judging.
St John's Shopping Centre: You'll be Surprised.
Perth Farmers Market
The monthly Perth Farmers’ Market was the first farmers’ market of its kind to set up in Scotland, and has pioneered the movement to sell Scottish farm produce direct from the farmer to the consumer.
Choose from the great range of produce available, from venison and vegetables, wild boar and baking or organic products.
The first Saturday of each month 9am – 2pm
More information and full details online at
www.perthfarmersmarket.co.uk
Neil Oliver Book Signing at WaterstonesTuesday 27th September at 12.30pm
Neil Oliver will be in Waterstones Perth on Tuesday 27th September from 12.30pm signing copies of his new novel 'History of Ancient Britain'.
The Festival of Fudge
Following the success of ‘The Market of Optimism’ in 2009/10, Mischief La-Bas has now set their sights on creating a similarly daft and uplifting interactive public show .
The Festival of Fudge is based on the good old British fascination for ‘home grown’ and ‘local’ culture, the Village Fetes, Farmers Markets, Gala Days and Flower Shows that occur the length and breadth of the land. What better British Product to celebrate than Fudge?
‘Fudge – sweet and homely in its infinite variety, is a home-made product with an inspirational quality that reaches far beyond the pantry.’
Mischief La-Bas celebrate Fudge’s iconic status by introducing the British Public to the characters and local artists currently spearheading the campaign for greater Fudge recognition. On hand to demonstrate during the two-hour festival will be such diverse luminaries as ‘Dreams in Cellophane’ interpretive Dance Troupe, DJ Judge Fudge and of course, Fudge Making Queen - Hilda Cranworth.
Educational, inspirational, and in fact ‘a load of nonsense’ The Festival of Fudge will delight audiences old, young and toothless.
Pop down to St John's Place on Saturday 17th September between 1pm and 3pm for some fudgy delights as Mischief la Bas visit Perth's city centre.
Continental Market
Visitors to the market can sample the finest of Continental fare ranging from fruit and vegetables and tasty crepes to flavoursome wines and cheeses – all available from the Continental Market’s European stallholders.
But it’s not just the delicious smells of bread that will tantalise your taste buds, the aroma of perfume and leather goods will be wafting around the market, inviting you to investigate further.
Continental Market runs from: Thu 8th - Sun 11th September.
www.thecontinentalmarket.com
ATM Crime Event Simulation
This is a Safer City, Scottish Business Crime Centre and Police initiative targeting crime in relation to ATM’s.
It is an awareness raising campaign which features a portable ATM and shows the public the devices to look out for that are fitted to machines to steal card and pin numbers.
Pop into St John's Shopping Centre from Monday 5th - to Friday 9th September to get clued up on what you shoudl be keeping an eye out for and make sure you are always safe.
Perth Farmers Market
The monthly Perth Farmers’ Market was the first farmers’ market of its kind to set up in Scotland, and has pioneered the movement to sell Scottish farm produce direct from the farmer to the consumer.
Choose from the great range of produce available, from venison and vegetables, wild boar and baking or organic products.
The first Saturday of each month 9am – 2pm
More information and full details online at
www.perthfarmersmarket.co.uk
Back to School at Waterstones
Get ready for back to school. We will provide refreshments and personal shopping for those who have been provided with reading lists.
Account customers also welcome.
Waterstones Cookery Bookery!
Join the staff in our cookery section at various times throughout the day where you can try the delicious results of recipies from a selection of cookery books.
Chamilia Party Day at Ernest Jones
Get bejewelled and bedazzled at Ernest Jones Party Day on Friday 29 July 2011!
For one day only Ernest Jones have two fabulous special offers on their Chamilia range: Buy 3 beads and get a 4th bead absolutely free, or buy 3 beads and get 50% off a Chamilia silver bracelet or necklace!
Make sure you get this Party Day in your diary and drop in to Ernest Jones to take advantage of their unbelievable offers on Chamilia jewellery.
Gruffalo Party at Waterstones!
Bring the kids to our Gruffalo Party on Sunday 24th July from 2pm - 4pm at Waterstones Perth! We will keep your kids amused with Gruffalo inspired games, activities and a reading from The Gruffalo. We will also provide refreshments and there will be exciting prizes.
Entrance £2, book your tickets in advance.
Parents are welcome to stay or enjoy a couple of hours peace and quiet.
Energy Saving Trust Roadshow
The Energy Saving Scotland advice centre is government funded and managed by the Energy Savings Trust. They offer free and impartial energy efficiency advice.
They will visit St John's Shopping Centre on Thursday 21st July to help clients complete home energy check questionnaires in return for a free energy saving plug. Information about energy efficiency and grants will also be available as well as information on how to combat fuel poverty, home energy check questionnaires and free energy powerdown plugs.
Book Signing at Waterstones by Denise Mina
Scottish crime fiction author Denise Mina is set to visit Waterstones Perth on Saturday 16th July from 1pm to sign copies of her new novel The End of The Wasp Season; the second book about her Glaswegian DS heroine Alex Morrow.
Sponsor a Puppy with The Dog's Trust!
The Dogs Trust will promote their Sponsor a Dog Campaign in St John's Shopping Centre from Tuesday 12 to Saturday 17 July 2011.
The Dogs Trust, formally the National Canine Defence League, has 17 rehoming centres nationally, with its Scottish centres in West Calder and Glasgow.
For more information on the Dogs Trust and its activities please visit http://www.dogstrust.org.uk
Shades Window Blinds
Shades Window Blinds has been established for over 20 years. They are the number one manufacturer, supplier and retailer of made to measure blinds to the domestic market in Scotland.
Shades Window Blinds will be in St John's Shopping Centre, Perth from 19th July until 9th October.
Harry Potter Fun at Waterstones
Come along to Waterstones Perth on Thursday 7th July to celebrate the last Harry Potter movie being released. We will be having a fun day in store with staff being dressed up and a prize for the child who can find our lost Snitch!
Waterstones Cookery Bookery!
Join the staff in our cookery section at various times throughout the day where you can try the delicious results of recipies from a selection of cookery books!
River Island 12 Hour Sale Spectacular
The River Island sale opens Thursday 30th June with a 12 Hour Spectacular from 8am until 8pm
Entrance to the store is exclusively via River Island's Meal Vennel South Street entrance between 8 – 9am and 5.30 – 8pm
MOST STOCK REDUCED TO 50%
Be 1 of the first 35 at the back door ON THURSDAY before 8am to claim an amazing EXTRA 50% off sale prices on your first 10 items.
Perth City Square Exhibition
The Council has taken the next step to progress the creation of Perth City Square. It is submitting listed building and planning applications for the demolition of City Hall and the creation of a new public space.
Anyone with an interest in the proposals can now give their views as part of the planning process. An exhibition will take place in the St John's Shopping Centre from Monday 27th June to Sunday 3 July 2011 from 10.00 am until 5.00 pm (Mon-Sat) and 11.00 am until 5.00 pm (Sun).
National Falls Awareness Week
Falls Awareness Week takes place from 20-24 June 2011. This year Perth Royal Infirmary will be in St John's Shopping Centre on Tuesday 21st June to provide a valuable information point for older people who may be at risk from falling.
Every year, around one in three over-65s living in the community and one in two people aged over 85 will have a fall. The consequences can be devastating, both physically and emotionally. Falls can cause loss of function, mobility, independence, confidence, and even death. Yet all too often this is accepted as just another inevitable part of ageing.
Falls Awareness Week 2011 promotes activities and projects that help prevent falls in later life - from walking stick M.O.T.s and quizzes, to strength and balance exercise sessions.
This year, we’ll also be highlighting the link between poor vision and falling through the theme ‘Watch Your Step’. In relation to this, we'll be encouraging event-holders and participants to have a bit of fun with our ‘wrong glasses’ template.
Book Signing by Gillian Galbraith
Scottish crime writer and novelist Gillian Galbraith is set to visit Waterstones Perth on Friday 24th June at 12 noon.
Her fourth book, No Sorrow To Die, is a passionate tale of deception, betrayal and the value of life and love.
It's sure to be busy so come early or pre-order a signed copy, just ask one of our booksellers.
For further information call: 01738 630013
Fathers Day: You'll be Surprised
Dads! Why not pop into St John's Shopping Centre on Saturday 18th June for your free Fathers' Day goody bags and bring the kids with you!
We'll have jugglers, balloon modelling, balloon giveaways and much much more!
It's the perfect opportunity to treat Dad.
St John's Shopping Centre: You'll be Surprised.
Bonmarche Friends & Family Event
Value fashion retailer Bonmarche is holding a "Friends & Family" event this Thursday 3rd June where customers can get as much as 30% discount and join the team for some nibbles in store.
Visit between 2pm and 4pm on Thursday 3rd June to participate.
Gold 375 Returns to Perth
St John’s Shopping Centre has announced plans for popular Perth retailer, Gold 375, to open a kiosk.
The popular Scottish based company, which specialises in gold buying and has been in the jewellery trade for over 13 years, shut its doors on Perth High Street earlier this year and is delighted it will be returning to Perth.
Gold 375 aims to provide the best price guaranteed for any old, broken or unwanted GOLD or SILVER. They are committed to providing customers with a professional service throughout the UK and take their responsibilities seriously based on honesty, fairness and respect.
The Gold 375 kiosk will be in St John's Shopping Centre from Monday 30th May until 3rd July inclusively.
The Dogs Trust in STJ
The Dogs Trust will promote their Sponsor a Dog Campaign in St John's Shopping Centre from Monday 16 to Sunday 22 May 2011.
The Dogs Trust, formally the National Canine Defence League, has 17 rehoming centres nationally, with its Scottish centres in West Calder and Glasgow.
For more information on the Dogs Trust and its activities please visit http://www.dogstrust.org.uk
Launch of STJ Community Chest Round Two
St John’s Shopping Centre is opening up its coffers to worthy local community projects. Entitled “Community Chest”, the shopping centre has set aside £5,000 for requests from the local community during 2011 which they hope will help local groups and projects.
Community Chest, will launch its second round for applications on Saturday 7th May. Applications have been designed to be accessible and offer small funding opportunities for those local community groups and projects who may find lottery grant systems too time onerous or who may be looking for smaller amounts of money to make their projects come to life.
Community Chest Awards will be made on three separate occasions during 2011, and requests must be between the value of £100 and £750. The deadline for round two submission is 30th June 2011.
For further information visit our stand in St John's Shopping Centre on Saturday 7th May.
Cute Kids!
The search is on for 2011's Perth’s Cute Kids. Get your kid photographed 3rd - 8th May between 10am and 4pm in St John’s Shopping Centre. Winners in each of the age categories will receive a fabulous 20x16 Canvas Portrait and £40 of vouchers to spend in Primark in St John's Shopping Centre.
Amnesty International Promotion
Amnesty International is celebrating 50 years of standing up for human rights.
The Perth group is joining in this celebration with a display in St John’s Shopping Centre that salutes some of the heroes and heroines of the struggle against oppression in a number of countries.
The Perth group would like to thank all those who have supported their campaigns such as to stop violence against women and to let Palistinians be able to get clean water and proper sanitation.
www.amnesty.org.uk
