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18th December 2025

Hi ,

Well I know it's going to be a very busy week coming up doing everything you were supposed to have done this last week! No? - (alright, just me then!).

I have great pleasure in presenting our 'feature page' of the new VAULT and VINE Italian restaurant in St Mary's Road, as promised in last week's newsletter. With a brand new menu, and currently taking bookings for a CHRISTMAS DAY FESTIVE FEAST, this is a great addition to our recommended restaurants in the town, and I hope you'll be able to support them. (TIP: If you click on the Image below, you'll then be able to share their facebook post, when you could win a £50 'new year' voucher!).

Now, as you well know, none of our weekly newsletters would be complete without a reference to DUNCAN MURRAY WINES would they? And this is no exception because if you are looking for 'stocking filler' gifts, they have gone the extra mile with all the answers.

AND for your convenience, they have EXTENDED THEIR SHOPPING HOURS leading up to Christmas to accommodate the expected demand. See all the details in their current newsletter here.

And speaking of Christmas 'stocking fillers', the town's local businesses are still full of original gift ideas and I'm sure you'll agree that local shopping and taking in the festive cheer is much more fun than shopping online for everything. And of course, there are plenty of tea/coffee stops to enjoy a break from the weather! But if you are still 'stuck' not knowing what to give to one special person, how about a 'Voucher' to spend on whatever they like at their favourite place, be it a retail shop, (eg Duncan Murray Wines), hairdresser, (Denise Hair Fashions) or pub (eg The Fox Inn, Wilbarston), or wherever else.

And I've just heard that JACKS FOR WOMEN are starting their WINTER SALE from 9.30am TODAY (Thursday 18th Dec.) offering up to a HUGE 40% OFF, so it's your chance to grab a delightful bargain in time for Christmas!

Please 'scroll down' to see this week's pick of great local offers and gift ideas from a selection of the best recommended independent businesses in Market Harborough. Then see our blog stories, best business profiles and loads of upcoming events in and around the district, brought to you by thebestof Market Harborough, your community hub for thebestof everything local.

As this is our final newsletter of 2025 (boo-hoo!), I want to thank you for being a loyal subscriber during the year. We'll be taking a break and returning with a new year newsletter on Thursday morning 8th January 2026.

So that just leaves me to wish you and your family a very MERRY CHRISTMAS holiday with my best wishes for a BRILLIANT 2026.

Enjoy a busy week!