We are busy arranging an Advent 'Showcase' Calendar to support local businesses and services. Would you like to be involved? It is fun, it is FREE.
We have been working closely with a few businesses during the year while we get the business & services directory side of our business up and running (nearly there now!). When we mentioned the Advent Showcase Campaign they leapt at the idea. We will create an online gallery of 24 windows. To start with they will be local scenes, but as each day of Advent dawns, the Advent 'Window' will open to reveal a local organisation letting everyone know about what they have to offer at this time of year. It is all in the name of community spirit and supporting the local economy; letting people know of the wonderful businesses in the area and possibly supplying a few gift ideas and maybe even a few seasonal discounts.
We will be running the campaign on social media and via our newsletter, supported by our partners and the participating businesses. There are limited places available but we will do what we can to get as many of our local businesses featured... for free.
How come we are doing this for free? This site is part of the Churnet Valley Living Landscape (CVLLP). A 'living landscape' is about connecting and reconnecting people with nature. The 'living landscape' concept also looks to include sustainable, low carbon initiatives that support the local economy and encourage employment opportunities. The Advent Showcase is a campaign to support the economy of the Churnet Valley and it will work best if the community gets behind it.
If you would like to include your business please take a look at the 2016 Advent Calendar entry form or get in touch for further details.
Enjoy the 2016 Advent Showcase