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🎄 49 Days Until Christmas Eve! |
Your town, your people, your independent businesses — let's make this Christmas a happy one! Christmas Eve is just 49 days away. That's 49 days to discover local gift ideas, enjoy our high streets, support independent businesses and spread a little festive cheer around Thornton and Cleveleys. |
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🎅 A Christmas hello from Cleveleys Now |
49 Days Until Christmas Eve! |
Hello from Mike! Well, it’s official — the Christmas countdown is on! With just 49 days until Christmas Eve, the festive season is beginning to sparkle. I hope you’re looking forward to it, whether that means putting up the decorations early, planning a family get-together or promising yourself you’ll be organised this year. (I make that promise every year!) But as we look forward to Christmas, let’s remember the independent businesses that make Thornton and Cleveleys such a good place to live. Behind every shop, café, salon, tradesperson and local service are people working hard to serve our community. This year, let’s give them a little extra support. Here are some simple ways we can make a real difference — and we’d love you to join the conversation. Best wishes, |
A monthly fundraiser at the Top Club in Cleveleys has raised more than £12,000 for C4C over just over two years, with all profits going to the organisation to help support projects in and around the town centre.
The event attracts around 180 guests each month, with people travelling from across the North West and the wider UK to attend.
Its impact reaches beyond the fundraising total. Visitors often spend money in local restaurants and shops, bringing additional trade to independent businesses and helping more people discover Cleveleys.
It is a positive example of community spirit at work: raising money for local projects, bringing people together and giving the town's businesses a welcome boost. Read More... |
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Digital marketing does not need to be expensive or complicated for independent businesses in Thornton-Cleveleys.
Start by making your business details accurate, your website easy to use on a mobile and your contact information simple to find.
Use social media marketing to share helpful advice, show products or services, introduce your team and give customers a clear next step. A manageable posting routine is better than trying to be everywhere.
Local SEO can help nearby customers discover you. Keep your business information consistent, describe your services clearly and invite honest customer reviews.
Before spending on paid advertising, decide what result you want and set a realistic test budget.
The first step is simple: choose one improvement to make this week, then build from there. Cleveleys Now will be sharing more practical Digital Marketing Clinic advice for local independent businesses. Read More... |
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Cleveleys Now is a local online directory designed to help people discover businesses serving Thornton and Cleveleys.
From shops, cafés and restaurants to tradespeople, professional services and home-based businesses, a listing gives potential customers another place to find out what you offer and how to contact you.
Depending on the listing features available, businesses can share useful details such as a description, location or service area, contact information, photographs and website or social media links. Accurate information helps customers make informed choices.
The directory complements a business's existing website and social media, while supporting a stronger local business community. It does not guarantee enquiries or sales, but it creates another opportunity to be discovered by people looking for local products and services.
Businesses serving Thornton and Cleveleys can visit CleveleysNow.com to add their details and become part of this community resource. Read More... |
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Show local readers what you have to offer this festive season |
🎁 Could your business be our Christmas spotlight? |
Are you an independent business in Thornton or Cleveleys? We’d love to hear about your Christmas gift ideas, seasonal services, special offers, festive menus or events. Tell us what makes your business special and we may be able to feature you in a future Cleveleys Now newsletter or on the website. Email hello@cleveleysnow.com with your business name, a few details and a photograph. |
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Let's help more people discover the brilliant businesses on their doorstep |
A FREE shout-out for local independents |
We’re offering independent businesses across Thornton-Cleveleys the chance of a free shout-out on the Cleveleys Now website and in our newsletter. Send us your business name, what you do, where you’re based, a photograph and a website or social media link. We’ll help introduce you to local readers. And readers — why not nominate a business you love? A recommendation from a neighbour can be a lovely boost. Get in touch: hello@cleveleysnow.com |
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Trivia Question❓Which traditional Christmas plant is famous for its bright red berries and prickly green leaves? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
🎄 How can we help small businesses this Christmas? You don’t have to spend a fortune to make a difference. A little local support can go a long way:
Now over to you! Which independent business deserves a Christmas shout-out? Tell us who they are and why you recommend them. Have you spotted a great local gift, festive offer or event? We’d love to share it. Email hello@cleveleysnow.com or visit CleveleysNow.com. Let’s make this Christmas a good one for the people and businesses that make our community special. |
💡 Answer to Trivia Question: Holly — a familiar festive decoration, and a classic Christmas quiz answer! |