Virtual High Street will show great Portsmouth businesses to support this Christmas

Here’s how you can support local businesses in Portsmouth this year.
Ad Feature by Portsmouth City Council
Published 20th Nov 2020, 10:00 BST
Make sure you support Portsmouth's local businesses this year!Make sure you support Portsmouth's local businesses this year!
Make sure you support Portsmouth's local businesses this year!

During this second lockdown please choose to click local and support businesses in your community when doing your Christmas shopping online this year.

With many non-essential shops having to shut their doors at one of their busiest times Portsmouth City Council is challenging residents to digitally rediscover and support their local high streets, markets and all the quirky independent businesses the city boasts by ordering locally online, purchasing gift vouchers and making use of any local click and collect services.

The council have launched a virtual high Street to provide an easy link to many local businesses at portsmouth.gov.uk/gochristmas

The North Pole Elf Company can bring a bit of magic to your front doorThe North Pole Elf Company can bring a bit of magic to your front door
The North Pole Elf Company can bring a bit of magic to your front door

Spending money locally will help smaller businesses to survive and protect local jobs.

Remember to follow the latest government advice and any guidance businesses have to keep everyone safe.

Festive offer spotlight

Looking for something special for a loved one this year?

Charlotte Cornelius Jewellery Design, Marmion Road, Southsea is offering free no-obligation Zoom design appointments for bespoke commissions and remodelling and a free branded jewellery polishing cloth with every purchase.

Listed under ‘jewellery’ in the virtual high street – www.portsmouth.gov.uk/gochristmas.

Gift with a voucher

Support your favourite local businesses by gifting vouchers which can be redeemed when they are able to re-open.

Minnie’s Kitchen in Marmion Road, Southsea offer gift vouchers and have special offers including a two course lunch for two people for £25 over the Christmas period - T&C’s apply.

Listed under ‘food and drink’ in the virtual high street - www.portsmouth.gov.uk/gochristmas.

Charity Christmas cards

A lot of charities rely on Christmas card sales for vital fundraising. You can purchase the Rowan’s Hospice Christmas cards online for just £3 for a pack of 10.

Listed under ‘charity’ in the virtual high street - www.portsmouth.gov.uk/gochristmas.

Magical experience for children

The North Pole Elf Company can bring a bit of magic to your front door with an Elf home visit. Festive packages start from £35.

Listed under ‘events’ in the virtual high street - www.portsmouth.gov.uk/gochristmas.

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