Blacktown City Independent #008 November 2021 | Page 13

LOCAL LIFE

A Westpoint family photo with Santa

makes Christmas last forever !

Santa is about to set off on his annual journey from the North Pole and is looking forward to meeting the wonderful families of Blacktown at Westpoint Shopping Centre ! He ’ s loaded up his sleigh with plenty of hand sanitiser and has trained his helpers and reindeer in social distance protocol .
He ’ s also cancelled queuing , preferring online bookings so children can visit him safely . His friends at Westpoint have his
availability , and a range of photography packages to choose from , with a convenient option to pre-pay . Just be sure to make your date with Santa early as he is expected to be in high demand !
So , with Santa well and truly up to speed when it comes to celebrating Christmas safely , here ’ s what you ’ ll need to know .
Kicking things off , why not gather your nearest and dearest for a magical
holiday snap to finish off 2021 ? Photos will be landscape instead of the traditional portrait view to allow for a safe distance between yourself and Santa . You are also encouraged to BYO your favourite festive dress-ups and props to make your moment extra memorable - think crazy Santa hats , ugly sweaters , OTT tinsel and all things red and green !
Taking residency at his throne from Saturday 13 November until Friday 24 December , Santa and his dedicated team of Christmas helpers will be on hand to not only make sure your Santa Snap experience is unforgettable , but to also safeguard the health and wellbeing of our community , including our customers , staff and of course , Santa himself .
It ’ s with this in mind that Westpoint is putting several COVID-safe practices in place , including hand sanitising stations when going into Santa ’ s HQ , dedicated cleaning ambassadors , and safe processes for viewing and collecting photos .
This year , Westpoint will be offering three Santa Photo options , including ( for the first time ever ) an opportunity to have your furry friend in on the family Christmas photo ! Plus , those that visit Santa in November will receive a bonus 6 ” x8 ” photo with packages purchased over $ 49.95 .
Santa Photography A family photo with Santa makes Christmas last forever . Santa Photography at Westpoint commences on Saturday 13 November and ends on Christmas Eve , Friday 24 December . Book online at westpoint . com . au . Pet Photography Do they know it ’ s Christmas ? For the first time ever at Westpoint , you can get your furry friends into the spirit and into the family photo . Pet Photography is available between 5:00pm-8:00pm on Wednesday 24 November , 1 December , and 8 December .
Pets are strictly limited to dogs , cats , rabbits , and guinea pigs ( no reptiles or farm animals are permitted ). Alternative animal requests may be submitted for approval . Book online at westpoint . com . au . Sensitive Santa Photography Westpoint is quietening the Christmas bells and dimming the lights for a calm and quiet collaboration . Sensitive Santa bookings are made for families of children with special needs . Sessions run early in the morning , before the hustle and bustle of the shopping centre kicks in . Sensitive Santa is available from 8:00-10:00am on Sunday 28 November , 5 December , and 12 December .
Book online at westpoint . com . au .
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