W1 Persuasive W1 Persuasive WritingWriting

W1 Persuasive W1 Persuasive WritingWriting

LivingstonLivingston

• Task – to persuade the reader that Livingston, West Lothian is a town with fantastic amenities,

• You will need to use both fact and opinion to show that this is a good place to visit

Livingston

• Has a great variety of things which would encourage people to either stay here or visit

• Make a list of all the amenities in the town you can think of

Amenities• Almondvale Centre• McArthur Glen Centre• Mill Farm• Skate Park• Bubbles swimming Pool• Excellent transport – Rail & road• Deerpark• …

Fact and Opinion

• Write down some facts about each topic and back it up with an opinion to persuade the reader it is worthwhile to visit

• E.g McArthur Glen – (fact) one of Scotland’s leading retail outlets

• Pick up a great bargain from one of the many designer shops – there’s something for everyone

Deer Park• Has many facilities• Ten pin bowling• Restaurant• Health & Fitness rooms• One of Scotland’s finest golf

courses

• Welcome to Deer Park Bowling Centre in Livingston (near Edinburgh). We are a 16 Lane Bowling Centre with the capacity to hold 128 bowlers. Please browse our website for any information you may require, such as prices, packages & hours of opening.

• If there is any information that you cannot find please feel free to contact us.

• Tenpin bowling - Prices• Bowling and a Basket Supper 1

game only £7.75 off peak / £9.25 peak  and 2 games only £11.25 off peak / £13.13 peak.

• Deer Parks Burger Bowl (Under 16's only)

• 1 game only £6.25 off peak / £6.75 peak and 2 games only £8.25 off peak / £9.25 peak.

• Tenpin Packages• Late night Glow Bowling • The lights are dimmed and the lanes

come alive with GLOW IN THE DARK, ULTRA VIOLET lighting effects, music and a licensed bar.

• Bowl & Dine • Enjoy 2 games of bowling (inclusive of

shoe hire) preceded or followed by a 2-Course meal  from only £13.50 Sun-Thurs, £15.50 Fri & Sat.

• Deer Parks Supper Bowl

• At Deer Park our deck-level leisure and spa pools overlook the golf course through a panoramic window with stunning views over the 9th hole.

• For the complete pampering experience, we also have unisex saunas and steam room, a relaxation area and sunbeds. Our health and fitness facilities include two glass backed squash courts and a fully equipped gym suite, offering free instruction on cardio machines, free weights and resistance equipment.

• We have audiovisual entertainment for your enjoyment and an aerobic area where we run a range of fitness classes. A full-size snooker table is available, free to members, and for members we have a separate children’s play area ensuring all ages are catered for.

• Your Wedding Day is the most momentous day of your life.  The perfect setting for the perfect day.Choosing Deer Park Golf & Country Club to host your celebration is all you need to do to ensure that your day runs smoothly and professionally, giving you time to relax and enjoy the first day of the rest of your married life!

• Are you planning to get married soon? • If so, Deer Park Golf & Country Club has

everything you'll need for the perfect day! The Wedding experts!

• Canapes and drink on arrival. Deer Park Golf & Country Club, set in extensive, peaceful grounds is a delightful setting for a wedding.

• The Club is located just off the M8 motorway (Junction 3).  Accommodation can be found less than 5 minutes away, taxi journey costing £8.00 to the 3 start Ramada Jarvis Hotel. Discounted rates for Deer Park guests (please ask your wedding co-coordinator for more details)

• Our versatile "Fairways Suite" can be sectioned according to your requirements, and is self-contained with its own bar, toilet facilities and even changing rooms for your personal use. Perhaps most importantly, you may relax in the knowledge that our professional team has successfully hosted numerous successful weddings over the years

McArthur Glen• Your Ultimate Day Out• A visit to McArthur Glen's Designer

Outlets is a great day out for day trippers and tourist groups whether you are visiting from nearby or abroad. Pick up everything from designer fashions to stylish homewares and quality cosmetics to popular toys — all the labels you love reduced by up to 70%.

• Restaurants & Bars • A Fine Place to Eat in Livingston• Deer Park offers a wide variety of dining options

from home made burgers from our Tenpin Menu to Deer Park Hand Cut Steak & Ale Pie served from our Monarch restaurant

• Deer Park is the perfect venue for a relaxing get together or business luncheon and the only place to eat in Livingston

• Golfer's Bar • Open to members and non members, our

Golfer's Bar offers a relaxed atmosphere to dine or have a drink with friends. With a wide screen plasma television it's the perfect place to watch the latest live sporting events on Sky Sports or ESPN.

• You will find your personal shopping

paradise at Livingston Designer Outlet, Scotland's largest designer outlet. There are over 100 famous brands under one roof — all with up to 60% off. Our 'Cathedral Mall' is the brainchild of architect Don Hisaka, with its opulent glass roof inspired by London's Crystal Palace.

• It's the perfect setting for heavenly names like Revlon, Armani Collections, Cruise, Mexx and Calvin Klein Jeans. And there are all your high-street favourites too, including Marks & Spencer, The Nike Factory Store, Next Clearance, Ted Baker and Gap Outlet, all with up to 60% off. You'll find us off Junction 3 of the M8, between Edinburgh and Glasgow.