Seven ways to keep the kids entertained while bringing in the New Year
Posted by nathan lloyd | Published: 29/12/2016
Bring in the New Year with Central England Co-op
7 ways to celebrate New Year with kids
1. Host a dinner party
The perfect recipe for New Year’s Eve is family, friends, fun and, of course, food…delicious, tasty and indulgent food! Whether you’re throwing a party, inviting some friends over or putting on a fabulous spread for your family, Central England Co-op has everything covered.
In store, look out for exciting party goodies, delicious show-stopper desserts and confectionery that will be hard to resist.
Treat yourself to a Christmas sandwich to get you in the festive mood, award-winning champagne, Christmas tree tortillas, smoked salmon, stuffing, sausages, Free From mince pies, snowman meringues…the list goes on and on!
2. Drink up
Create a family signature cocktail and / or mocktail, such as the Co-op’s Arizona Sunset which is a fun and fruity drink and perfect for any weather. View the non-alcoholic Arizona Sunset recipe on Central England Co-operative’s YouTube channel http://ow.ly/khjj306CE94
For the adults add Co-op tequila!
3. Dress up
For the last minute fancy dress option – Central England Co-op has X-Ray Ponchos available in selected stores for £3. Pick yours up today.
4. Make it
Keep the kids busy and tickle your tastebuds with the Co-op’s homemade cinnamon star cookies – the smell alone will make you feel all festive. View the step-by-step recipe and many more creative Christmas alternatives here http://www.mymagazine.coop/
5. Pick the best tunes
Set the scene and the mood this New Year’s Eve with NOW XMAS (£12.99), with over 40 tracks of Christmas favourites. Roll up the rug and have a dance contest – remember to take pictures!
6. Make New Year’s Eve magical
For any aspiring magician in the family, the Co-op has a great book on offer for £5. The 50 Greatest Magic Tricks Book is the perfect book that will provide step-by-step tricks to wow the crowds and sprinkle a bit of magic this New Year’s Eve.
7. Midnight supper is sorted!
Party nibbles are so convenient and Christmas is the perfect opportunity to try the Co-op’s range of delicious canapés with many lines 3 for 2. Try a delicious range of nibbles as the clock strikes 12 such as the Oriental selection (£4), mini pork & cracking bites (£4) and Irresistible mini beef Yorkshire Puddings (£4).
Keep up to date with great Christmas offers by visiting http://www.centralengland.coop/mycoopdeals
As well as providing a selection of handy items to get you through any last-minute panics, Central England Co-operative will also be open later at the times when it matters to you.
Help is on hand as hundreds of stores across 16 counties will open late on Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and throughout the festive season to ensure people can pick up the items they need.
Find out the opening times of stores near you by visiting https://www.centralengland.coop/
Notes to editors
About Central England Co-operative
Central England Co-operative is one of the largest independent retail co-operative societies in the UK. It is a modern, forward-looking organisation employing over 8,000 staff, with projected gross sales of £958million for 2016/17. The Society recently celebrated being named Leading Co-operative of the Year 2016 by Co-operatives UK. The Society’s principal areas of activity are food, funeral services, and property. Central England Co-operative has more than 430 trading outlets across 16 counties including; West Midlands, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Staffordshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire. The Society has an ambitious food store development programme for 2016/17.
Central England Co-operative is proud of its reputation for ethical business practices and corporate responsibility. It is a member of Business in the Community, the membership organisation that stands for responsible business, and has also won many business awards for excellence. The Society supports a number of charities including Newlife Foundation for Disabled Children and invests a percentage of its trading profit into local communities.
For more information visit http://www.centralengland.coop follo,w Central England Co-operative on Twitter: @mycoopfood, and on Facebook: facebook.com/centralenglandcooperative
Rob Smyth / Jo Baldock at Central England Co-operative on 01543 414140
Email –publicrelations@centralengland.coop