SUPPORTING LOCALS: Left: Renee Petitt, Community and External Relations – Evolution Mining, Aaron Acheson, Vice President Forbes Business Chamber, Alison Uphill, Forbes Business Chamber and Marg Duggan President, Forbes Business Chamber promoting Forbes festivities. RIGHT: Ian Bown from Bown’s SportsPower has your Christmas sport and outdoor needs sorted.
The festive season is well and truly upon us as Forbes businesses prepare for a huge Christmas trade after nearly two years of restrictions.
“We are heading into our final days of the Find It In AMAZING Forbes Christmas Promotion with every business doing their best and working their hardest to ensure that Forbes is an attractive place to shop locally,” said Marg Duggan, President of the Forbes Business Chamber.
“There are still plenty of activities to do. Elf in the Shop is running until December 21st. Grab your entry from out of the Phoenix Newspaper or collect one from Terry Bros Carpet Court, Acheson’s Mitre 10, Blue Sky Outdoors, Gunn’s Menswear and Embroidery, Little Extras Lifestyle, Loomzy’s FishNFix, Allure On Main, Bron’s Hair, The Book Dispensary, Cahills Footwear, Forbes Central Butchery, C&D Floor Coverings, Chapter Two, Euphoria Road, Forbes Automotive Services and ARB, Forbes Betta Homes, Forbes Small Engines, Bown’s Sportswear, Made of Fridays, Painted Daisies Gift Shoppe, Turners Furniture One and Undercover Sleepwear and Lingerie,” Marg said.
There are also 6 x $50 Why Leave Town Cards to win so drop your entries into Undercover Sleepwear or Made Of Fridays.
“I would like to thank the Phoenix for their kind and generous sponsorship of the activity,” said Marg Duggan. “I would also like to thank Evolution Mining and Forbes Shire Council as well as sponsors and participants for making this activity possible and supporting the Forbes community.”
“Don’t forget to get your tickets in the Find It In AMAZING Forbes with Thursday draws being held until Christmas” said Marg.
The main draw begins on Christmas Eve at 11.30am in the CBD beginning with 11 x $500, 1 x $1,500, 2 x $2,500 and 1 x $5,000.
CHRISTMAS BARGAINS: David Smith and Danni Lippiatt were both showing off the range of great Christmas deals at Acheson’s Mitre 10. Drop in to 7 Oxford Street or call 02 6851 1111.
TIS THE SEASON: Mylessa Ryan (Manager) and Greg Whitworth know all about comfort this Christmas at Turner’s Furniture One at 111 Rankin Street.
Ph: (02) 6852 2300
BEST FOOT FORWARD: Come in and see Marty Cahill from Cahill’s Footwear and the team for all your footwear needs. Cahill’s are at 71 Rankin Street or call (02) 6852 1614.
OH CHRISTMAS TREE: The team from Painted Daisie’s were also decorating trees and getting into the festive spirit. Their store is located at Shop 1/ 1B Templar Street or call (02) 6852 1112
GET CHRISTMAS READY: Bronwyn Everson at Bron’s Hair Design and her lovely staff can have you looking sharp for Christmas. Pop into 21 Templar Street or call (02) 6851 4484 to book an appointment today!
CHRISTMAS COVERED: The amazing staff at Gunn’s Menswear have all your clothing needs covered from tip to (mistle)toe. Gunn’s Menswear and Embroidery are at 83 Rankin Street or call (02) 6852 1537.
PERFECT GIFTS: Euphoria Road provides some of the best Christmas homewares, gifts and clothing ideas in town. Pop in and see Sondra Godden and the team at Euphoria Road, 68 Rankin Street or call (02) 6851 4994.
CHRISTMAS CHEER: The wonderful team from Chapter-Two Jacinta Baass and Wendy Hartwig not only run the ideal store for all your boutique Christmas needs but also the friendliest! They are at 91 Rankin Street or call (02) 6851 2082.
BEST WISHES: The delightful team from Flannery’s Pharmacy would like to wish all their customers a safe and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Pictured are Amy Gallagher, Melissa Walker, Sarah Hazell, Ange Hennock, Hannah Wright, Michelle Grace, Kate Lonera-gan, Natasha Cook and Georgie Abel. Missing Cheryl Bull, Sami Duggan, Tracey Edwards, Rachel Hayes, Catherine Ilchef, Emma Smith, Ange Stewart and Lish Woods. Drop into 99/101 Rankin Street or
Ph: (02) 6852 1111