Plenty of perfect presents on the shelves of our local shops
THERE’S something special about shopping in Bunclody at Christmas, something which you can’t get in the county’s larger towns, never mind online. It’s that one-to-one interaction, the sense of belonging, a feeling that by spending in your local shops you are doing your bit to ensure they continue to flourish, continue to serve the community and its people.
And while there are some gifts which even the wonderful Bunclody can’t provide, there are plenty of perfect presents on the shelves of our local shops, all just waiting to be transported to the bottom of your tree.
If the children in your life are of an artistic dent then Christmas is a great time to indulge their burgeoning talent. So why not take a visit to Steemers O’Leary’s where you’ll find a wide selection of art sets for budding Botticellis, all minus the screens, buttons and gadgets so commonplace in the lives of modern-day children.
While you’re there you might think of the practical person in your life, the one who always needs to know what’s coming up ahead months in advance, and buy them the must-have item for every organised soul: a 2020 diary.
Everything is moderation is of course of the utmost imperative all year round, but live a little this Christmas and spoil yourself and the family with something from the award winning Sugar and Spice bakery. Catering for your every delight they offer Christmas hampers, vouchers and lots more with all their produce sourced locally.
It’s important you have something new to wear at Christmas, you don’t want to be seen in last season’s clothes, or, worse, last Christmas’s, so take a visit to the Mary-Elizabeth Boutique where you’ll find find 20% of all Christmas stock on sizes 8-28.
Offering further choices in Ladies Fashion is Elegance on the Main Street. Now taking deposits for Christmas and with a large selection of accessories in store Elegance also offers gift vouchers for those unsure just where her tastes lie.
But it’s no good heading out on the town unless the men are all dappy and dandy too, but don’t worry Ken Rothwell in the Market Square will have the lads looking like new pins in no time.
O’Reilly’s Super Valu will fulfil your ever Christmas wish and will guarantee that you never ever have to leave Bunclody for your Christmas groceries. With an in-store bakery providing fresh bread and cakes daily, as well as Christmas cakes, pudding and mince pies, turkeys and hams from their butchers, Christmas wreaths and pots, confectionary hampers, gift vouchers and fantastic home delivery, they will ensure your house is well-stocked throughout the festivities.
As if that wasn’t enough, the local Eurospar, now under new management, has a range of offers this Christmas with new deals in-store every week in the lead up to, and during Christmas.
If 2020 is the year you intend to take up a new hobby then Kate’s Tack Shop could be just the place for you, if offers equistrian equipment for horse, rider and yard and caters for experienced and beginner classes.
Similarly if golf is your bag then maybe 2020 will be the year you finally get that handicap down, Bunclody Golf and Fishing Club is now offering membership deals for new and old players.