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GeordieStreet App launches Christmas campaign

Christmas shoppers in Newcastle Gateshead are being given a helpful boost with the launch of a campaign offering festive discounts and deals.

Businesses across the city and further afield are being encouraged to sign up to the GeordieStreet App and be part of a special Christmas discount campaign, joining more than 250 businesses who have already signed up.

The app was launched earlier this year by Newcastle Gateshead Initiative (NGI) as part of the WeAreNewcastle campaign funded through Newcastle City Council, aimed at supporting the city’s high streets and neighbourhoods. NGI has now launched a dedicated Christmas GeordieStreet campaign with app developer Bubltown, to promote the app and festive offers to residents over the next four weeks.

The App is free for businesses to sign up, once part of the App they can share any festive deals and can continue to add discounts throughout the year.

The exclusive GeordieStreet App Christmas deals include: 15% off at UpsideDown Presents in Newcastle; 10% off at the Baltic Shop; lunch for just £6 at The Head of Steam, Quayside as well as free delivery options at The Grainger Market Delivery Ltd.

The App will add further savings for shoppers, who can already take advantage of the local retailers on offer at Newcastle’s Christmas Markets, which this year include stalls in Old Eldon Square as well as the Monument and Grainger Street. The Grainger Market will also be open 7-days-a-week in December giving shoppers even more choice.

Sarah Green, chief executive at NGI said: “If you’re planning a Christmas shopping trip in NewcastleGateshead the GeordieStreet App is your must-have accessory for discounts across the city.

“With more than 3,500 downloads from consumers already, this free app will allow our businesses to share their offers with thousands of potential new customers at a time when the extra business is vital.

“We have some amazing independent retailers in NewcastleGateshead and the launch of the campaign comes in time for Small Business Saturday (Dec 3), which encourages consumers to shop local, and further demonstrates our commitment to supporting the growth of our retail sector and neighbourhoods”.

To sign up to the App go to join. geordiestreet.co.uk All offers must be valid until December 31st. If you’re a customer you can view the deals at https://promotion. geordiestreet.co.uk/ from Thurs Dec 1 and download the app from your app store.