Christmas shoppers will have the chance to get ahead on their festive shopping when Heaven’s Ascent hosts its annual Early Bird Christmas Shopping Late Night event at Riverslea Mall.

The event will be held on Friday, with Heaven’s Ascent opening its doors from 9am to 7pm.

Owners Beth and Gordon Sherwood said the event initially began exclusively for VIP members but had since been opened to the wider community.

Heaven’s Ascent offers a range of gifts sourced from around the world, with shoppers encouraged to take the opportunity to browse its collection ahead of the busy Christmas season.

“We are packed with beautiful meaningful gifts from around the world ready for this Christmas season,” the owners said.

Special offers will be available throughout the day, with Christmas cake served after 5pm.

Other Riverslea Mall businesses are also expected to join in the late-night shopping, including the Kiwi Chic Craft Collective and RENAskin, which is celebrating five years in business.

Flora Facialist, who has recently joined RENAskin in its treatment room, will also be offering free skin consultations in-store.

Anyone who books an appointment on the night will go in the draw to win a free Face UP Facial Massage.

For further information, visit the Heaven’s Ascent – Eduquip Ltd Facebook page.