To celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Alice in Wonderland four weekends of events have been planned to take place in August. The events are intended to attract families into the city centre and increase footfall, spend & dwell time at the weekends during the summer holidays. Event: A-Maze-Ing Fun Date: Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 August Location: Keel Square Enter the A-Maze-Ing world of Alice in Wonderland. Visit the maze on Saturday and Sunday and get lost in wonderland fun. Watch out for some of Alice s friends they may send you the wrong way! Mr Rabbit is in a terrible state as he s running so late, can you help him escape in time for his important date? Manage to get to the middle of the maze? Our Philosophical Caterpillar will be pondering the meaning of life and will provide you with a riddle to crack. We will be running competitions to drive people to the event and for visitors to take part in on the day. Get to the middle of the maze and pop the balloon for special offers
Event: Eat Me Drink Me Date: Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August Location: Park Lane Village Join us for a delicious adventure in Park Lane for a weekend of tasty workshops and travelling treats from local businesses. What delights will you savour as you visit Park Lane Village? You may bump into our living, walking Mad Hatters table, are you quick enough to catch the tasty treats? Meet the Queen of Hearts as she samples your cooking skills, will your jam tarts blow her mind? Or will she be declaring off with your head? Can you create the winning Eat me Drink me Dish? Take part in workshops at our local shops, from creating a mock turtle mocktail to decorating a tart tray. Can you host an eat me drink me workshop? Can you provide food tasters to encourage people into your business? Would you be interested in hosting a market stall?
Event: Down the Rabbit Hole Date: Saturday 22 and 23 Sunday August Location: Various city centre locations Continue on your Alice adventures through the rabbit hole, but which one? Overnight magic mini doorways, key holes and entrances have appeared on wall s, windows and doors, can you find them? Follow the Rabbit as he rushes around the City Centre to find his entrance so he will not be late and meet Alice as she struggles to get through the doors. Capture your rabbit hole moments and look out for your picture on big screens around the city - they are the key to winning some wonderful prizes. Can you host a mini doorway or rabbit hole? Promote your business on the ad van if you give a prize for rabbit hole pic winners
Event: The Giant Tea Party Date: Saturday 29 and 30 Sunday August Location: Sunniside Gardens Join us as we celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Alice with a Giant Tea Party! Hosted by non-other than the Mad Hatter himself! Enjoy a picnic and some curious games, anyone for human croquet? The roses will need painting and there will be a hunt for stolen tarts before the queen finds out! Come outside and host workshops/ stalls? Take part in fancy dress parade through the city to the tea party and promote your business Can you put on an Alice inspired menu/ cocktail?
Event: I m Late Thursday s Date: Thursday 6, 13, 20 and 28 August Times: 17:00pm 20:00pm Location: Various City Centre Locations Taking place every Thursday during August there is no need to worry about being late, We re all late, until 8pm in fact. Even the Rabbit is having a relaxing time with a spot of retail therapy. Imagine him walking with shopping bags. As the clock chimes in the City Centre will you find the deals in time? Window stickers to promote your open late One off offer giveaways at certain times