Santa Claus is coming to the Bridge Mall

FESTIVE spirits are running high at the Bridge Mall with regular visits from Santa and Bec the Elf.

Photo opportunities are being held daily next to Wen & Ware with the aim of spreading some Christmas joy and family fun.

“Traditionally every year Santa arrives at the mall, in the past we’ve always had a bit of a Christmas festival but because of construction we haven’t been able to do what we normally do,” said Shane Donnithorne, manager of Bridge Mall Business Association.

“We’ve set Santa up in an empty shop this year alongside Wen & Ware and we’ve called that Santa’s workshop.”

As part of the jolly fat man’s visit, there will be plenty of opportunities in the mall for children to interact with Santa, Mrs Claus, and their helpers.

“Children can come and visit Santa, drop letters off and have a quick chat,” said Mr Donnithorne.

“Santa also moves around the mall, in and out of shops throughout the week to spread some Christmas cheer.”

Despite the construction currently occurring, Mr Donnithorne still urged Christmas shoppers to take a look at what’s on offer.

“The Bridge Mall offers plenty of unique retailers with good, old-fashioned customer service,” he said.

“It’s an open-air shopping strip and there is still plenty of room for everyone to walk around.

“We have a really good mix of independent retailers as well as a few national retailers.”

Mr Donnithorne is confident that once the construction is completed, the Bridge Mall will be even better than before.

“It is challenging, we can’t lie and say everything is rosy this Christmas,” he said. “We are all positive that once the project is finished it will be a really good space and it will connect us to Sturt Street.

“We just have to be patient, get the work done and it should be all good.”

Santa’s last appearance in the Bridge Mall will be on Christmas Eve and to find out more information visit shopthebridge.com.au.