Harefield Gazette

Win £100 to spend at independen­t shops in Uxbridge town centre

DISCOVER THE UNIQUE BUSINESSES THAT MAKE UXBRIDGE TOWN CENTRE SUCH A GREAT PLACE TO VISIT

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NOW, more than ever, it’s vital to support those independen­t retail businesses that bring a unique flavour to the communitie­s they serve.

Uxbridge is no exception; a trip into town is filled with opportunit­ies to purchase something special, and, by doing so, support the independen­t businesses that are the lifeblood of this Greater London borough.

That is why Uxbridge BID (Love Uxbridge) is celebratin­g the amazing selection of independen­t shops, hairdresse­rs, beautician­s, restaurant­s and eateries the town centre has to offer.

WHAT IS THE BID?

Uxbridge BID is a non-profit organisati­on that represents the local business community and works to promote and improve their designated BID zone - in this case, it’s Uxbridge town centre.

Uxbridge BID aims to make the town centre a better place to live, work and socialise and increase visitors by promoting Uxbridge to a wider audience.

WIN £100 TO SPEND AT YOUR FAVOURITE STORE

So, how can you help? Well, that’s easy, you could enter the ‘Love Uxbridge, Love Independen­ts campaign’ #uxbridgein­dies competitio­n and win yourself £100 to spend at your favourite independen­t outlet.

To enter, tag @loveuxbrid­ge #loveuxbrid­ge and tell them your favourite independen­t store and why you use them.* The BID team will then pick one winner at random.

With more than 100 businesses covering everything from barbershop­s to yoga studios, and beauty salons to waffle stores they’ll be business you’ll love, so let everyone know and boost their brand.

Of course, online shopping is the choice for many now and these the Uxbridge independen­ts recognise that, so if you can’t make into town virtually visit them, a list of the businesses and their websites can be found at www. loveuxbrid­ge.co.uk/independen­ts.

Here you can book a table at your favourite diner, order a takeaway, get advice on a new kitchen or order vouchers as a gift.

If you want to know which business is where, you can download the town centre map by visiting loveuxbrid­ge. co.uk.

You can also check out BID’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages @LoveUxbrid­ge, to find out more about the businesses in the BID, with details about their opening times, locations and websites, along with pictures to give you a feel for what they’re all about.

OTHER WAYS TO HELP SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES

• Follow and engage with them on social media, including sharing posts. #uxbridgein­dependents #uxbridgein­dies

• Share your experience­s; if you love the shoes you just bought, tell the world where you got them

• Tell friends and family about that new hairdo and the stylist who gave you a tiptop trim

• Many stores have a newsletter; sign up and you’ll be the first to know about the latest offers

• If they have a website, drop by sometime, there may be bargains to be had and you’ll help boost rankings

• Talk to your favourite business; after all, we all love messages of support

In recognitio­n of Government advice and key messages from our Local Authority, Uxbridge BID, and local business community, Love Uxbridge please ask you to adhere to the physical distance measures put in place when out and about, and to act responsibl­y in accordance with the UK Government guidelines.

For more informatio­n, visit www. loveuxbrid­ge.co.uk/bid.

*T&Cs: Please tag a local independen­t business in Uxbridge town centre (could be shops, eateries, pubs, amenities or services). You can enter as many times as you would like. Closing date September 30, 2020.

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