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IT ’ S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS
As high streets transform into Winter wonderlands , show local shops your love this festive period .
Local shops and businesses were our High Street Heroes this year . Many worked long hours and adapted their business to provide a lifeline to vulnerable and elderly residents - proving that local businesses are at the heart of our communities . There are lots of ways that you can say ‘ thank you ’ to them for their incredible efforts during 2020 :
Visit your local shops
News that non-essential businesses can re-open for Christmas has brought plenty of festive cheer to our high streets . Wirral shops need your custom now more than ever !
Make a night of it
With many high streets offering late-night opening hours , why not enjoy the Christmas lights and browse our many fabulous independent shops ?
Check if they are online
During lockdown many shops relied on online orders to keep afloat . This trend has continued , giving you the chance to ‘ shop local ’ from the comfort of your own couch ! Most provide a free delivery service too .
Treat yourself to a meal
The hospitality industry has had a tough 2020 but you can help by visiting restaurants , cafés or pubs with members of your own household or support bubble .
... or order takeaway
Lots of hospitality businesses offer a delivery or takeaway service . Treat yourself !
Look out for vouchers
Many local shops and businesses have Christmas vouchers , which make perfect Christmas gifts for loved ones .
Get a great deal
Independent Wirral ’ s ‘ shop local ’ card gives you access to a range of special offers and discounts from local shops and restaurants . The card costs £ 10 for 12 months : independentwirral . co . uk
Recommend a shop
Use social media to tell your friends about your favourite shops in Wirral . Word of mouth is the best advertising there is .
Finally ... feel safe
Wirral businesses are COVID-secure , offering a safe shopping experience to customers .
DID YOU KNOW ? YOU CAN USE THE ‘ GOOGLE COMMA ’ TO SHOP LOCAL ... When shopping for Christmas presents online , you don ’ t have to use big online retailers ! Using Google , type what you want in the search box , add a comma and then type in your town . This is called the ‘ Google comma ’ and it ’ s a great way to find local businesses . Many of them have an online shop and delivery service too ! # ShopSafeShopLocal wirrallife . com 25