FIVE lucky shoppers will be treated to a £500 spending spree as The Rock celebrates its fifth birthday with a series of summer giveaways.

The shopping centre, which officially celebrates its fifth anniversary today, is hosting a five-week series of activities and events to mark the occasion.

The main celebration will be a birthday bash on Saturday featuring live music, dancers, fashion shows and street performers to kick off the Five Saturdays of Summer promotion.

There will also be prize giveaways on a giant digital screen every 20 minutes, with a grand prize of £500 to spend at The Rock.

Linzi Atkinson, The Rock's marketing and tenant liaison manager said: "We wanted to put on something really special to celebrate our fifth birthday here at The Rock and we are excited to be able to offer shoppers five chances to win £500 with our Five Saturdays of Summer promotion.

"It’s great to be working with local musicians and dancers for our fifth birthday party as well as a variety of UK entertainers and our retailers.

Live performances will be staged by local bands and musicians in St John’s Square, including Bolton-based singer and guitarist Cian Gleeson, street dance crew The Ruff Diamond, and Bury-based Active Dance.

A £500 giveaway will take place every Saturday until August 15 from 12pm to 3pm, in which customers can get their hands on a limited number of special £5 notes branded with unique codes.

Today, the shopping centre will host members of the Joshua Wilson Brain Tumour Charity for a birthday celebration offering shoppers free balloons and cupcakes.

For more information: visit www.therockbury.com or The Rock Bury on Facebook.