LOYAL shoppers have been rewarded for supporting local businesses in an annual prize draw.
The Original Richmond, Richmond Business and Tourism Association (ORBTA) Loyalty Card promotion saw card holders entered into a draw to win a range of prizes.
These included a first prize of £100 of vouchers to be spent in members’ businesses, an £80 hamper of goodies donated by The Station and free swims in the town's pool.
One of the prize winners, Beverley Lawrence, said, “I like shopping in Richmond.
"I receive a personal service and the shop owners are more able to respond to my needs – they’ll often order in what I need.
"I live in walking distance of the Market Place, so I don’t have to drive anywhere and there are no parking issues.
"Shopping locally means I am supporting people committed to our community”.
Nora Yates has lived in Richmond for almost 40 years and always tries to shop locally. “I use all the shops and businesses and encourage friends to do the same," she said.
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