Wrap up local this Christmas with the Shop ABC Gift Card

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Lord Mayor, Alderman Stephen Moutray with Santa Claus and his chief elf launching this year’s Santa on Tour extravaganza, at Alexander’s in Markethill.

As festive cheer rolls across the borough with the return of Santa on Tour, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is encouraging residents to give the gift of local this Christmas with the Shop ABC Gift Card – the perfect present that supports over 180 local businesses!

Whether you’re shopping for fashion lovers, foodies, beauty buffs or coffee connoisseurs, the Shop ABC Gift Card offers something for everyone, all while keeping spending local and boosting our borough’s economy.

From high street favourites to independent gems, the card is accepted in a wide range of shops, salons, cafés, restaurants and service providers including all branches of Faith Jewellers, Gordon’s Chemist, and SD Kells, to name just a few.

Lord Mayor, Alderman Stephen Moutray said: “The Shop ABC Gift Card is a brilliant way to support our local businesses while giving friends and family the freedom to choose something they’ll truly enjoy. Every card purchased helps strengthen our local economy and keeps our city, towns and villages thriving, during the busy Christmas season and into the New Year ahead.”

Easy to buy and even easier to use, the Shop ABC Gift Card can be purchased online or at selected local outlets. There are almost 30 pick-up points located within many of your favourite shops and cafes across the borough such as Dante’s Deli in Armagh, Windsor Bakery in Banbridge, South Lake Leisure Centre, Calm Café in Dromore, High Street Harvest in Lurgan, and Cordner’s in Portadown.

The gift card can also be purchased in our rural towns and villages in Hollie Berrie at the Tea Rooms in Scarva, Tommy Makem Arts and Community Centre in Keady, Dalzell’s in Markethill, and Patterson’s Footwear in Tandragee.

It’s also a great option for corporate gifting, allowing employers to reward staff with a custom amount, all while investing in the local community.

So, as Santa’s red bus spreads joy across the borough, why not spread a little more by choosing a gift that gives back? Shop local, support local, and celebrate local this Christmas with the Shop ABC Gift Card.

Buy yours today at www.urbanabc.com/giftcard.