Don't forget local shops

With Christmas just around the corner (sorry, but its true) our thoughts turn to buying gifts for our love ones and friends, among other things. In this day and age it is very easy to get on-line and look for all the things you need, but I would urge you to take a trip to your local shops. Keeping local shops open is vital to keeping a beating heart in our community and if we don't use them they will die and not be replaced. No matter how big or small your purchase local shop keepers will be glad to see you and I'm sure the service you will get will be great.