Town Launches Call To Shop Local
Wednesday, November 12th, 2008
Businesses are fighting back against the economic crisis with a new campaign to encourage shoppers to support Matlock traders.
After a difficult year for businesses in the town, shopkeepers hope the festive spirit will boost trade and remind residents what is on offer on their doorsteps.
“We can get everything we want in Matlock. I think it is a great place to be and we should all be very positive about what is on offer here.”
A Festive Focus event, which is starting during the Victorian Christmas weekend, will feature a shop window dressing competition.
Mike Blair, owner of Peli Deli, said: “I think it is more important than it has ever been to support local business, especially for Matlock.
“There seems to be a really good key core of high quality products that are stocked by passionate people.”
“Also there is the local, friendly service which very often can be a lot better then you would find in the cities.
“I think what we have got to do, personally, is make our shops look brighter and more inviting to welcome people and give them a great service. Not just that little bit extra at Christmas, but all year round.”
Residents can get involved with the campaign by designing a Shop Local logo.
Entries should be sent before the end of November to Catherine Rawas at the town council in the Imperial Rooms or by emailing CatherineR@matlock.gov.uk. The winning designer will be given a presentation version of the final logo by Matlock mayor Cate Hopkinson.
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