Support local and win big in Malvern’s festive shopping challenge

A festive shopping challenge is offering Malvern residents the chance to win a spectacular hamper while supporting independent businesses this Christmas.

The festive initiative invites shoppers to make a pledge to buy local while entering a social media competition with the chance to win a hamper packed with gifts and experiences from local businesses.

To take part, shoppers simply need to take a photo while visiting a local business and share it on Instagram, Facebook or TikTok, tagging @visitthemalverns.

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Organisers are encouraging people to showcase as many festive shopping trips as possible and help celebrate the wide range of independent retailers across the Malvern area this Christmas.

Cllr Daniel Walton, Portfolio Holder for Economy and Tourism at Malvern Hills District Council, said: “It is wonderful to see so much festive fun happening across the district this year.

“Shopping locally helps keep town centres vibrant and supports the independent businesses that make The Malverns such a great place to live, work and visit.”