Local MP, Anne Milton, has joined Experience Guildford, the town’s Business Improvement District, and local independent businesses to kick start the celebrations ahead of National Independents' Day in July. This year, Experience Guildford have introduced a month long loyalty campaign to showcase the town’s independent businesses and reward visitors with cash prizes to spend in their favourite independent businesses. Throughout July people who buy a product or service from any three independent stores or businesses in Guildford will be entered into a prize draw to win one of ten £100 vouchers.
Anne said: "One of the great things about Guildford is not only the wide variety of shops available, but also the large number of places to eat, get your hair or nails done and the host of other services and leisure opportunities. We are very lucky to have such a huge range of independent businesses which make up the unique atmosphere of Guildford town and our local villages and communities as well. Independents’ Day is a fantastic way to celebrate all that these businesses have to offer and it was a pleasure to be part of the launch in Guildford and meet some of the faces behind the independent local businesses in the town. Experience Guildford have gone even further this year by organising Independents' Month."
Anne continued: "Give our local businesses a boost by shopping locally and supporting the dynamic culture of Guildford, as well as exploring the choice found in local shops in Cranleigh and the hidden secrets of our villages!"