We are launching our Shop Local Club to get our town centres buzzing this Christmas. We are lining up a series of fantastic offers from our borough businesses to get shoppers spending money in our independent shops.
Every week we will carry a list of offers from supporting shops and stalls and we are calling on traders to sign up to the Shop Local Club by putting together a special deal for our readers.
And for our part we will publicise deals in the Observer every week until Christmas to encourage shoppers to use our local shops. This week we are kicking off with no fewer than 12 offers from businesses across Hyndburn of which readers can take advantage.
In this week's Observer will be your own Shop Local club card which will allow shoppers to access the exclusive deals designed by our traders. There is also a poster on the opposite page for traders to display in their shop windows to show that Shop Local Offers are on offer in their shops.
Club member Pam Holgate, of Pam's Bookend in Great Harwood, said: "I think it's a brilliant idea and I’m all for it. People love shopping locally and the community of Great Harwood love their high street and love to be able to have that choice.
"Supermarkets sell what they want but we sell what the customer wants. I hope they will come in and take advantage of our offer."
Craig Brasenell, co-owner of Louis George Hair in Rishton, said: "I think the Shop Local Club is a great idea as it will provide fantastic offers for people in the borough and we need everybody to help out."
Each week this page will champion the borough, celebrate the people who work here, tell their stories and cover news and events.
And keep us posted on new staff, openings and relocations, charity events, anniversaries, awards and we want readers views.
Contact us at Unit 3 of the Accrington Market Hall or email us at accringtonobserver@menmedia.co.uk.
See this Friday's Observer for your Shop Local club card and offers.
Traders can download their Shop Local poster and a poster to publicise their offers by clicking on the 'Related links' on the right of this page
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Great idea. In Accrington a week ago on our first visit from Rome to my home town in 3 years, my wife and I met and had a lovely chat with a lovely lady, Lorraine Whittaker, who runs Anne Whittaker Bridal Wear. My mother was the original Anne Whittaker who first opened her shop in the Arcade in the late 60s before moving to Infant Street. She had been a leading seamstress at Baileys (now sadly empty I saw) and died in 1993. I am so pleased and honoured that a wonderful lady called Whittaker is carrying on the renowned tradition for quality, personal care and professionalism initiated by my mother. Malcolm Whittaker, Rome
Nice one Ian good to see you looking well and still promoting Accrington. Best Regards Steve Parkinson Perth Western Australia it's 36 degrees today
Nice one Ian good To see you looking well and continuing to promote and support Accrington. Best Regards Steve Parkinson from a 35degrees Perth Western Australia