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Keep the Christmas cheer here in Maidstone, say town's independents

Maidstone’s independent retailers have combined to offer some seasonal cheer to shoppers this Christmas.

Under the slogan “This Christmas Shop Local – Keep the Cheer Here,” they have developed a range of value-for-money promotions to keep business in the County Town.

Participating shops will be displaying a multi-coloured poster saying “This Christmas Shop Local” or a blue-and-white signs saying “Small Business Saturday.”

Independents: Ivan White of Roland White Photographic and Optical Specialists and Kate Joy of Harpers
Independents: Ivan White of Roland White Photographic and Optical Specialists and Kate Joy of Harpers

Traditionally, the first Saturday of December is one of the busiest shopping days of Christmas, and the Federation of Small Businesses is running a nationwide campaign that day to boost support for the country’s independent retailers.

Ivan White, long-time leader of the FSB in Maidstone, said: “Half the retailers in the town centre are independents. Their unique presence, and their quality of customer service, are a big part of what makes Maidstone such a special place to shop in and to visit.”

On Small Business Saturday, December 6, Maidstone and the Weald MP Helen Grant MP and the Mayor, Cllr Richard Thick, will take a walkabout around the town centre supporting the independents.

Some of the offers available at Maidstone’s independent shops:

Ronald White Photographic and Optical Specialists, Pudding Lane: Free entry to a Christmas draw when you spend over £30, to win a pair of binoculars worth over £100. Entry to draw will be until December 16.

Harpers Gift Shop and Tea Rooms, Market Buildings: All purchases over £50 will receive a £5 voucher to redeem in January. In addition, there will be a lucky dip with all purchases with the chance to win tea and coffee vouchers, a £5 January voucher, and a £50 gift voucher.

Sew a Good Yarn, Edger Place, The Mall Chequers: Free entry into a raffle and a voucher for 20% off to be used once during January or February 2015, for any spend over £5.

Charmian Beaton Jewellery Design, Gabriels Hill: On Small Business Saturday (December 6) 15% discount off any purchase and free 15% off voucher for use in January.

Great Hairdressing, Market Buildings: On Small Business Saturday (December 6), any one colour service, plus luxury spa scalp treatment, plus cut and finish for £79 (saving £70).

Mr T’s Jeweller, Gabriels Hill: On Small Business Saturday (December 6) 10% discount off in-store purchase.

*For full details of all the promotions, visit FSB or look on Twitter @maidstoneindies

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