Shop Local Week was part of the government’s Enjoy Summer Safely campaign, encouraging people to get back to the way of life they have missed, while following safety guidelines. Here are 8 reasons why you should visit our town centre:
1. Help the high street and support the local economy: Shopping at local businesses pumps money into our local economy, and by spending money in a local shop, restaurant, café or pub, you can do your bit to aid Thame's recovery. From popping into a bakery for a loaf of bread, or buying a quirky gift from an independent shop, you can help local business owners and our local community get back up and running.
2. Save jobs – and create even more: Supporting our high street creates jobs in our community. Helping to grow the number of jobs in our local areas makes for a better place to live and work, which then creates a healthy economy for the whole community.
3. Great deals: You might be surprised to see just how competitive the prices are in our local shops. Independent retailers often reward regular customers, while others often provide great deals that can’t be found in major outlets – meaning you save money as they spend. You can also save money eating out - the Eat Out to Help Out discount scheme is being provided by the government, saving you up to £10 per head on eat-in meals on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays in many local businesses.
4. A safe way to shop: Businesses across Thame have been following government guidance and implementing a range of measures to ensure you are safe while you shop, such as customer limits inside the store, plastic partitions at tills and hand sanitising stations.
5. Preserving the heart of the community: A thriving high street is key to boosting the potential of our town where people can socialise as well as shop. Local businesses also generate revenue to support council services such as libraries, parks and roads.
6. Spoilt for choice: Small and local businesses often stock items which are made locally and aren’t available elsewhere else, providing a great range of choice and unique products that bring much-needed originality and variety – including rare finds and items that aren’t mass produced.
7. A better shopping experience: Small businesses are often run by people who live nearby. The experience of buying locally from a friendly face offers a dose of normality that you may have missed through lockdown.
8. Help the environment: Local shops often source their goods locally, helping to reduce their carbon footprint. When shopping local, you are also more likely to walk or cycle to get there – doing your bit to reduce air pollution, reduce traffic and improve the quality of our town.
Discover and enjoy the businesses on your doorstep before you leave home by checking out the new local directory provided by Thame Rewards Club,
https://www.shopox9.com/
