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.
Do you have Perth's Cutest Kid?
Do you have Perth's Cutest Kid?
The Perthshire Advertiser is running Cute Kids again for 2012. St John's Shopping Centre will have a photographer in the mall from 10 am til 4.30 pm from Tuesday 8th to Saturday 12th May 2012 when you can bring down your tots to have their photo taken and enter the competition.
Photos are free of charge but you can buy a 9" x 6" print for £5 on the day.
Photographers will return on the Friday 18th May to allow doting parents to choose their favourite picture to appear in the PA.
The pictures are planned to be printed in the Perthshire Advertiser on 5th and 8th June with the winners announced two weeks later.
The winner of each section (under 24 months and 2-5 years old) will receive a 20" x 16" canvas print of their child along with a £50 gift voucher. Second and third prize winners win a 16" x 12" canvas wrap. Every child who appears in the paper will receive a Goodie Bag.
H Samuel Wedding Event
Local businesses will be taking up residence in H Samuel for the day in their Wedding Extravaganza!
On hand will be: Noah's Ark for Stag and Hen do's; Photographer Fiona Flood; The Huntingtower Hotel who will be on hand with information about their facilities as a fabulous wedding venue; CJT Executive who have vintage wedding cars for your Big Fay; La Beck Bridal who can discuss bridalwear; Robert Nicol Highlandwear and Lorna Davies Florist for the essential blooms!
H Samuel will have promotions on wedding gifts and bands. Their experienced staff will be on hand to give advice on any wedding related queries such as ring sizing or ring designs.
IPG Paintballing in STJ
IPG is the world's largest paintball promotions agency priding themselves on offering only the finest and most exciting paintball experiences.
If you are looking for a day out with a difference, call in to speak to IPG about their VIP Tickets from Monday 13th - Sunday 19th February in St John's Shopping Centre, Perth.
Heartland FM are broadcasting LIVE from the Shopping Centre today!
Drop into the Centre today and meet the presenters from Heartland FM who will be running a LIVE broadcast from the mall!
Request songs, meet the presenters, have an interview, or bag some of the chocolate Easter eggs that they're giving away!
St John's retailers have put on some special offers today and some will be dressed up or giving away free tasters!
Come down and see what's going on - or you can tune in at home on 106.6 FM or 96.6 FM throughout Perth and Highland Perthshire!
Visit www.heartlandfm.co.uk for more information on the radio station,
Safer City Forum: Bogus Caller Awareness
A special display in Perth city centre will advise people on how they can take steps to avoid becoming a victim of cold calling and scam related crime.
There are various 'doorstep crime' tactics criminals use to fraudulently obtain money from members of the public, such as posing as bogus workmen or scam letters.
In response, the Perth Safer Cities Initiative, Tayside Police, Perth and Kinross Council Trading Standards and St John’s Shopping Centre are working in partnership to raise public awareness of these types of crime.
The partnership has organised a display in St John's Shopping Centre where information will be available to members of the public. Staff will be on hand to talk through steps that can be taken to prevent you becoming a victim.
The “Better Business Partnership” trade membership scheme will also be promoted. This scheme allows local companies to sign up to an official list of fit and proper local traders. A list of the members is available on www.pkc.gov.uk/bbp
The display will be in St John’s Shopping Centre on Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd March run between 10am and 2pm.
Trading Standards will also host a Scams Awareness Seminar in the AK Bell Library Theatre on Wed 28 March between 10am - 1pm. To book a place please call 01738 476476 or email es@pkc.gov.uk.
Councillor Willie Robertson, chair of Perth and Kinross Community Safety Partnership said: “Awareness and prevention are the best ways to avoid becoming a victim of crime. I would encourage people to come along to the display to find out more about what they can do to help themselves, and what help is available from the Council, Tayside Police and other agencies.
Superintendent James Leslie added: "Tayside Police, in conjunction with our partner agencies, look for any opportunities to disrupt criminals. Whilst this type of crime is not a major issue within Perth and Kinross, even one crime is one too many. This partnership approach demonstrates the clear commitment we have to further raise public awareness of this particular type of crime and our determination to take all possible steps to prevent it."
Raising Funds for Maria Watt Cancer Charity
C&M Partnership will be in the mall from 5-11 March raising money for the Maria Watt Foundation which funds research and raises awareness of child and teenage leukemia as well as other cancers affecting youngsters. Fundraisers will be selling pin badges for this worthy cause.
For more information on this charity, please visit http://www.mariawattfoundation.org/about/index.html
Costco Wholesales (Edinburgh)
Costco Wholesale is a membership warehouse club, dedicated to bringing members quality goods and services at the lowest possible prices.
Costco provide a wide selection of merchandise, plus the convenience of speciality departments and exclusive member services, all designed to make your shopping experience a pleasurable one.
Representatives from Costco Wholesale (Edinburgh) will be in the St John's Shopping Centre between 27th February and 4th March to promote their memberships.
Go Greener
Go Greener is a Scottish Government Campaign raising awareness about the benefits of going greener in the home and in the community.
Representatives will be available in St John's Shopping Centre on 24th February to talk to visitors about their current recycling and greener approaches to their everyday life.
They will be encouraging everyone to pledge to make small changes in going greener as well as giving away plant pots and car stickers to help them spread the word.
IPG Paintballing in STJ
IPG is the world's largest paintball promotions agency priding themselves on offering only the finest and most exciting paintball experiences.
If you are looking for a day out with a difference, call in to speak to IPG about their VIP Tickets from Monday 13th - Sunday 19th February in St John's Shopping Centre, Perth.
Scottish Government Smoking Cessation Campaign
Ever wanted to give up smoking? Well now's your chance.
Representatives from the Scottish Government's campaign for smoking cessation will be in St John's Shopping Centre on 9th February, armed with expertise, advice and encouragement to help you kick the habit.
PKC Crime Prevention Team
Members of Perth & Kinross Council's Crime Prevention Team will be in St John's Shoppin Centre on the 7th and 8th February speaking to members of the public about protecting themselves and their properties.
They will be issuing purse bells and shed alarms.
Army of Angels in St John's Shopping Centre
The Army of Angels is a non-profit-making charity which strives to support members of the UKs armed forces who have been injured, physically or mentally, while serving their country in conflicts around the world.
The charity also attempts to aid dependants of those Army, Navy and Airforce personnel who find themselves in need.
While excellent assistance is being offered to heroes of Britains current conflicts, the Army of Angels aims to help all those who have fought for their country including veterans of the wars in Europe, the Far East, the Falklands and the Gulf.
Members of the Army of Angels team will be in St John's Shopping Centre from 30th January - 5th February to raise awareness for their appeal and collect donations.
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!
