Take the 7-Day Keep It Local Challenge

It is often easy to support a cause without actually taking any action, the concept of buying local is widely agreed to be a good thing…yet too often we default back to the easy option. Take our 7-Day Challenge (any/every week!) and play your part in supporting local businesses.

MONDAY

Instead of jumping in your car to visit the out-of-town multi-national supermarket, visit your local butcher/baker/greengrocers instead. Local people providing local produce.

TUESDAY

Take the time to Google a local supplier before defaulting to Amazon for your next online purchase.
Do you really need it next day?

WEDNESDAY

Use your social media time to follow and share posts from 10 local businesses.
Personal recommendations are at the heart of a local community.

THURSDAY

Display a Keep It Local logo in you window/car/van. Let people know that you support local businesses providing local jobs.

FRIDAY

Recommend a local shop/supplier to a friend or family member. Although large retailers and big-box companies offer a wide selection; the variety is decided by small groups of corporate buyers. Real choice comes from independent businesses tailoring their goods and services to their unique community needs.

SATURDAY

Write to your local MP. We need to keep reminding parliament of their need to help local economies. Download a letter template to edit and send from here.

SUNDAY

Prepare - what supplies are you going to need for the week ahead? Plan ahead so that you do not need a same day delivery, but can instead order from a local supplier with a more personable service.

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