Will This Inspire You To #shoplocal This Christmas?

December 6, 2019 in News

Christmas is undoubtedly a small business owner's time to shine and this Welsh business owner has absolutely nailed it!

With their own Christmas ad costing just £100, they've had over 1m hits on YouTube - advertising agencies will greener than the Grinch with envy and I challenge you not to let this bring a tear to your eye! Watch it and find out why...

https://youtu.be/pDtCXO71FJU

Don't forget though, they may not have their own Christmas ad videos, but we've got some top independent shops right on own very own High St, here in Rayleigh all looking for support from the local community. Give them some love!

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James Newport

Essex County Councillor for Rayleigh North, Rochford District Councillor for Downhall & Rawreth and Rayleigh Town Councillor for Sweyne.