From 18th November many of our local independent retailers and businesses will have these posters in their windows which means they are participating in the Indie Christmas Challenge. All you need to do, is collect a card from any of the shops displaying a poster, collect 10 stickers from 10 of these retailers and then pop your completed card in the prize draw boxes which you will see around town. All the retailers have given a present which means we can have a winner every day throughout December. In order to be in with a chance of winning a prize just collect 10 stickers and post the card in the box. You do not need to make a purchase in order to get a sticker. For the little ones we also have certificates for when they complete the challenge.
The retailers are all now confirmed and are:
Drybridge House -Food markets 8/11 and22/11 Christmas craft market 23/11
Ceritech Audio – Amazing audio and excellent value
Handyman House- The DIY independent superstore
Mon teas- Beautiful teapots and delicious teas, rediscover the pleasure of tea
Tidings – Cards for every occasion, crafts, Christmas decorations, paper…explore
Fabric Mills- Designer fabrics at sensible prices, curtain making and upholstery service
Flavours- Local cheeses, meats, breads and preserves
Pasty heaven – proper Cornish pasties and breads and cakes
Paws- everything for your pet and home delivery service
The Rowan Tree-From furniture to throws, candles to cards beautiful items for the home
Fingal-Rock- Wines, beers, ciders and honey
Fancy Fred’s- wigs, make up , costume, time for a party!
DSMusic- the best shop to find great gifts for music lovers plus musical scores and instruments
The Shire Hall- Christmas markets on 9/10 November
The Pocket Bakery- cakes, breads, cupcakes, celebration cakes, shortbread.
Celandine Financial Advisors- Independent Financial Advice
Roscoe Rogers and Knight- Independent property and letting agents
Peace of Stone- Harmony for heart and home
Swan Craft Studio- pottery studio and shop selling local artists’ work
Sew-at-Home- Monmouth’s first sewing cafe
Artico – Shoes, jewellery, watches, scarves, bags, cards, clocks, fireside accessories.
Savoy- entertainment on your door step, film, comedy, music, theatre
Archenfield insurance brokers- Independent commercial and personal Insurance brokers
New Leaf Gallery-Works to admire and works to buy, winter exhibition 'METALLIC s’ 17/11 – 6/1.
Granny Brown’s – the best sweets in town
The three sponsors are confirmed as Roscoe Rogers and Knight, Phil Smith, Managing Director says “ I am more than happy to support this campaign, Monmouth has an excellent range of independent retailers and businesses but it is true if we don’t use them we could lose them.’ Celandine Ltd Annie O’Keeffe, Director says ‘ I am delighted to be able to support Indie Christmas as we believe strongly that independent business owners deliver a personal service that is unmatched by national and online retailers.’ Stuart Love , Director at Archenfield Insurance Management Ltd says ‘For over 36 years, Archenfield Insurance has been a successful local business; we support Monmouth’s Indie Christmas Campaign because it reflects our aims; keep business local.’
Enjoy Christmas shopping in Monmouth. Be surprised by what our shops have to offer and enjoy the service you get from shopping locally.
Put the date in your diary- November 18th.
