Tavistock BID is launching a Christmas #shoplocal campaign for 2023 with the message that it really does matter where you shop. ‘The True Spirit of Christmas is not found online…’ is a reminder that the high street is absolutely the best place to go for the full Christmas experience. Businesses have shown incredible resilience through COVID and now the cost-of-living crisis, but they really need ongoing local support and Tavistock BID hopes this campaign will remind people how important local businesses are to our town, giving you that festive feeling you cannot get buying online. You can win one of two £100 Tavistock Gift Cards by simply shopping 5 times in the town centre in the run up to Christmas. For details on how to take part see: visit-tavistock.co.uk/spirit-of-christmas
There are now over 60 businesses on the Tavistock Gift Card scheme and it is a fantastic way of directly supporting the town. The programme is being overhauled to ensure that all businesses are up to date and to ensure consumer confidence. You can pick up a gift card from Lawsons Tavistock, pick up a ‘Load This Card’ envelope at all participating businesses or buy it online. It really is so simple, and the choice is vast. The perfect gift this Christmas! tavistockgiftcard.co.uk
At the annual AGM in October, Tavistock BID outlined plans for the coming year which include the purchasing of new Christmas lights for the town centre, further development of the Visit Tavistock brand, some new events in quieter months to draw visitors into the town, plus an effort to grow Cream Tea Week in 2024.
With Christmas fast approaching, we look forward to the many events taking place throughout the town. The Christmas season gets underway with the much-loved Dickensian Evening on 1 December from 5pm followed by a number of festive markets. There will be ‘free from 3’ parking on Thursdays and Fridays providing a great reason to come in and shop later on in the day. For more details on all the upcoming events go to visit-tavistock.co.uk/whats-on
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