
5 days of entertainment started today for shoppers at the New Shopping Centre. An estimated 7,000 people were in Whiteley at 11am for the opening to watch an aerial acrobatics exhibition 30 metres above the ground in the town square set to music.
There are over 50 shops and restaurants offering promotions and giveaways. Marks & Spencer will had a DJ, stylist and chef demonstrations, personal shoppers and the chance for customers to win a share of £1,000 in M&S gift cards.
There was Street entertainment including stilt walking, musicians, balloon modelling, fashion showcases and food sampling. Celebrity Mum, TV Star, actress and model Denise Van Outen opened the Mamas & Papas shop and gave a reading from her book Bumpalicious. Mamas and papas also presented a cheque for £1,000 to Portsmouth Hospital’s Midwifery unit and the first 30 customers through the doors received a free goody bag.
Friday May 24
9am - Whiteley opens
10am - Children’s activities and photo booth in The Treehouse
5pm – Children’s activities end
8pm – Whiteley closes
Saturday May 25
9am – Whiteley opens
10am – Children’s activities and photo booth in The Treehouse
11am – The Cosmic Sausages four piece band
11.30am – Penny Arcade barbershop quartet
12noon – Fashion show Whiteley Edits takes place every hour on the hour. Last one at 5pm
12.15pm to 5pm – Street entertainment and children’s activities
8pm – Whiteley closes
Sunday May 26
11am – Whiteley opens – Children’s activities and photo booth in The Treehouse
12noon to 4pm – The Whiteley Edits will be presented every hour on the hour
5pm – Whiteley closes
Monday May 27
9am – Whiteley opens. Photo booth in The Treehouse
10am – Children’s activities begin
12noon; 2pm; 3pm and 4pm – Children meet special guests RaaRaa The Noisy Lion and Ooo Ooo in The Treehouse
6pm – Whiteley closes
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Hairdressers, Technicians and Assistants of all levels required for new Hair Ott salon opening in the new Whiteley Shopping Centre July 2013
Inspirational and in-depth hairdressing education lies at the heart of the Hair Ott philosophy. Established in 1976 we are a hairdressing group comprising of four salons located in the Portsmouth area plus an award winning training academy and advanced academy.
The successful hairdressers will receive four weeks paid training, excellent commission rates, on-going education plus the opportunity to advance your hairdressing career into different areas.
For more information contact us through http://www.hairottacademy.co.uk/contact.php
Or call (023) 9237 7373 or send your CV to Laura Ott, Hair Ott HQ, 6 High Street, Cosham, PO6 3BZ
Last Updated on Friday, 17 May 2013 11:54

So....Your interested in joining the SUBWAY® Team? Excellent News....
At SUBWAY® We don't just serve food, We serve fresh, healthy food - So You're not just making something that's good for you. You're making a sandwich that looks great and tastes great too! We don't cook with any oils and all of our Bread is Baked Fresh in-store Each and Every Day, as well as our vegetables.
The work environment is fun, supportive and offers job variety with flexible working hours. You must have a positive outlook, Posses GREAT Customer Service and People Skills, Thrive in a busy work environment and be able to work well as part of a team and by yourself. You will be making delicious sandwiches to customer requirements. You will be responsible for serving customers, following health and safety procedures, and keeping the store clean and maintaining all SUBWAY® requirements to the highest standards. Various shifts available from openings to lunchtimes and evenings.
If you meet ALL of the above requirements, and have previous customer service experience (previous employment at a Subway store a bonus), we would love to hear from you! (Please e-mail us your CV to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. )
Applications are for new store opening at Whiteley Retail Park, Whiteley, Hampshire
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New Subway Store coming soon...
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Last Updated on Thursday, 16 May 2013 12:17
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