SALISBURY’S independent businesses are once again getting together to create a £1,000 giveaway as a thank you to all their loyal supporters throughout the year.

There are more than 200 independent retail, hospitality and beauty businesses in Salisbury which are listed in a fold-out map which can be picked up around the city or downloaded from the Indies website, many of these are donating prizes to the giveaway.

After the fabulous success of last year’s competition when there were more than 1,000 entrants, this year they are hoping for even more.

It is very easy to enter: just visit salisburyindependentshops.co.uk and fill in the online entry form.

The winner will be announced on Monday, December 14.

Money spent in independent businesses this Christmas stays local and gets reinvested in the city.

These businesses offer a wealth of local expertise and experience, excellent customer service and a diversity of products which can’t be found online or in national chains, they also offer value for money and can often undercut internet prices.

Salisbury independents hope that shoppers will start with the Indies this year and will hopefully solve those difficult Christmas present and home decorating problems and then can treat themselves to a makeover and an Indie night out!

Salisbury Journal is this year supporting the competition by distributing more than 2,000 Salisbury Indies street maps.

A selection of local independent shops have contributed to this fabulous £1,000 giveaway.

For more information visit the website www.salisburyindependentshops.co.uk