24 November 2012
Make every pound spent in St Helens an investment in St Helens
That’s the message from St Helens Green Party as locals step up their Christmas shopping. 
The party is urging shoppers to buy local wherever possible to support local traders and the borough's economy.
St Helens Green Party’s Francis Williams says:
“Every pound spent in St Helens is an investment in St Helens and there are dozens of different ways to buy local.
“Pubs, restaurants and cafés offer gift vouchers and credit notes, local breweries are selling seasonal gift packs, and you can buy major presents or last minute gifts in town centre stores.
“Internet shopping and out-of-town chain stores won’t go away, but there are plenty of local businesses offering an honest alternative to certain tax-dodging multi-nationals who make little or no contribution to our local economy.”
St Helens Green Party has 12 ideas for presents – one for every day of Christmas!
1. Voucher for someone’s favourite restaurant, café or gastro-pub.
2. Seasonal gift pack from a well known Rainford brewery.
3. Credit note to shop at one of the many local grocers and farm shops offering quality fresh food.
4. Tickets for an event at one of the town’s theatres or arts venues.
5. Saints merchandise or match tickets.
6. Tickets for a local visitor attraction – or a present from one of their gift shops.
7. Membership of a sports club or organisation.
8. Cinema tickets.
9. Item from a local craft fair.
10. Voucher for hair or beauty treatment.
11. Christmas cake from an independent baker.
12. Bird feeder and food from a local pet shop – so even the local wildlife can enjoy the festive period!
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