Raring2go! PLACES TO GO 16 raring2go.co.uk Buying locally means no waiting for deliveries, no worry about parcels being placed on the wrong doortstep or being damaged in transit. Buying locally also reduces our Christmas shopping carbon footprint, making it a far more environmentally friendly choice too! Local markets and Christmas fairs are well worth a visit for gifts … and food! You can browse a wide range of goods from local makers and bakers at the Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre, which takes place from 3rd to 6th December, while Hereford Christmas markets are held on Fridays and Sundays throughout December. Hereford Cathedral hosts one of our favourite Christmas Fairs - December 12th is already in our diaries! The shop at The Courtyard in Hereford is a great source of beautiful and unusual gifts created by a range of local artisans and is open from 10am – 8pm every day except Sundays. If you are unsure what to buy but still want to support local businesses, many offer gift vouchers which can be spent in the January sales! The only challenge is buying gift vouchers for shops you know your loved ones would like to buy from. For those in Hereford, it’s easier with the Hereford Gift Card which can be spent at over 130 local businesses. You can upload When we choose to buy from local independent businesses and shops, we invest directly in the communities our children are growing up in.
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