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September, 2020 Issue 40
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Find out how you can help support our independent traders: www.southglos.gov.uk/shopsouthglos #ShopThornbury
ShopThornbury: HelpUsThrive Staysafeandshoplocal tosupport Thornburytraders “WE’VE all worked so hard to introduce measures to protect customers whilst maintaining excellent customer service. Now we need support from people to do their bit to aid Thornbury High Street’s recovery,� says Tabi Marsh, the owner of Papilio at Heritage, a gift and coffee shop in Thornbury. She is one of the local traders joining forces with South Gloucestershire Council as part of the ‘Help Us Thrive: Shop South Glos’ campaign. Meet the trader videos, a social media campaign and a competition (see page 2&23), among other steps, highlight the best of what High Streets across the area, including Thornbury, have to offer. “There’s always something new to discover. We’ve a unique mix of eateries, beauty salons, and florists among other shops,� adds Tabi, who remarks how traders create a better shopping experience. For example, Thornbury is becoming a Makaton-friendly town with store team members learning basic signs and symbols so they can be as welcoming to everyone as possible.
Safety measures reassure
The council has worked to make Thornbury as safe as possible for shoppers. Measures include more space for social distancing on pavements and roads, and relaxing licensing regulations to make it easier for pubs, cafÊs and restaurants to install outside seating areas
Liz Pell, of Finishing Touches cake supplies joins local traders to launch the 'Shop Thornbury - Help Us Thrive' campaign in the heart of the town Liz Pell, of the Finishing Touches cake supplies shop, says: “Traders want to welcome people to shop here safely with measures like free facemasks and plastic partitions at tills. Come and see what your local high street has to offer. Bring your family, come and socialise safely, and discover something unique. Preserve the heart of your community and the jobs of the people who help to make Thornbury a great place to live.�
routes and beautiful footpaths. The town is a perfect starting point for an adventure. Before heading off, stock up on the high street for treats and essentials.
Incredibly Challenging times
Councillor Toby Savage, Leader of South Gloucestershire Council, said: “For the last few months, communities across our area have acted responsibly and conscientiously to limit the spread Find out how you can help support ourpandemic. We of the coronavirus independent traders: now ask for your support again. These are incredibly challenging Want to build-up your posttimes for businesses, who have lockdownwww.southglos.gov.uk/shopsouthglos fitness? Don’t forget that done a brilliant job to welcome Thornbury is close to national cycle
shoppers back safely. Now is the time for people to do their bit and help them thrive.� Discover how to support South Gloucestershire’s local traders to thrive and meet some of the Thornbury traders that make the high streets tick at www.southglos.gov.uk/shopsouthglos Share what your like best about Thornbury's shops on social media using #ShopThornbury
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