OFTEN dubbed the most depressing day of the year, Old Market plans to lift shoppers spirits on Blue Monday.

Centre concierges will be stationed at the Old Market Shopping Centre in Hereford to spread a little joy on January 21, carrying out random acts of kindness, helping people to carry bags and giving out bouquets of flowers, chocolates and shopping vouchers.

The centre will also be offering 50 shoppers a free coffee, topped with a special smiley face design, from 10am at My Coffee Corner.