Buy Local this Christmas

Well if you haven't starting preparing for this year's Christmas extragavanza may we suggest shopping local this year & supporting our local High Street.

Now before you all start shouting that we have several empty shops we also have lots of great local businesses just crying out for your support this festive season.So instead of you spending hours battling in the seasonal traffic surrounding other towns retail parks. Why not check out what your local town retailers have on offer this year?

We have an array of independent specialist retailers offering you an unusual selection to solve any of your Christmas present dilemma's. The Christmas shop is now open at G-Scapes Nursery in Curborough with lots of decorations & trees to choose from. Real Christmas trees on sale from December.They also have gift ideas for all your green fingered friends.

Looking for food hampers? They have a great selection at Packington Moor Farm Shop & you can choose your own making that gift extra special. Don't forget to place your orders for their fresh turkeys & order your vegetables in plenty of time.

Have you seen the display at the Arthur Price Factory Shop? Loads of gift ideas at very reasonable prices. FREE parking too!

If you are looking for gifts for the home try the team at Curtain & Home & treat yourself to some new home furnishings to boot!

Stuck for ideas? What about a family photo shoot for Granny? Speak to Brian at Image Inn Photography. Or Sara at Sara Moseley Photography for a special shoot of Mom to be & bump!

How about having a specially designed piece of furniture from the boys at Realwoods? Pop & see Simon or Richard to discuss your needs & I am sure you will find something in their 3 floored showroom in Dam Street.

If you are considering a pet this Christmas have a chat to the team at Pool House for sound advice before you make any hasty decisions.

So now you have the presents & food sorted it's time to pamper yourself. Helen & Kate at Cre8tive Hair & Beauty will make you look a million dollars ready for that big party season.

Talking of which if you haven't booked your Christmas party yet try Hawkesyard Estate for one of their Party nights. Or try a meal at either the Ruby Chinese or Qmin both of which have their Christmas menus available throughout December.

Then when everything is organised sit back & enjoy all the events happening at our wonderful Lichfield Cathedral. From the lighting of the tree to carol services there is something for everyone.

Don't forget to enter our Lichfield Garrick competition. To win a family ticket to this year's pantomime A Christmas Carol. Just review a local business & leave us a recommendation through our home page. Starts from 15th November To 15th December all reviews received during this time will be entered into a draw to win. Winners will be notified by 19th December. 

Whatever your plans this festive season the team here at thebestoflichfield wish you & your family a very Merry Christmas.