WHY GIVE LOCAL?

Local gifts have "provenance" - you know:

• where they come from;
• you can meet the person who has provided your gift;
• there will be better working conditions than where many gifts are made;
• there will be higher environmental standards than where many gifts are made.

Local gifts strengthen our local community. They:

• support local businesses;
• maintain our and our neighbours jobs;
• help fight off recession;
• strengthen our local links.

Local giving is greener:

• reduce imports carried half way round the world;
• useful gifts help you reduce, reuse, recycle and repair.