Christmas gift card programme launched

Almost 200 shops and businesses throughout the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council area have signed up to a new gift card scheme.

The easy to use Gift Card can be purchased for any value from £10, and by promoting the vital #ShopEatEnjoyLocal message during these difficult trading times, helps support local businesses across the towns and villages of the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough.

A spokespeson said: “The gift card is already accepted in nearly 200 shops and businesses across the Borough, with more stores signing up every month, ensuring a huge range of perfect presents is waiting.

“So step up to support your local businesses and help keep our towns and villages vibrant this Christmas with the Causeway Coast & Glens Gift Card. With fabulous flexibility, an amazing array of options and the added bonus of worry free gift giving, the Gift Card is a perfect present and a simple way to say ‘thank you’ to someone special while showing you support #ShopEatEnjoyLocal.”

The Gift Card can be bought from Ballycastle or Portrush Visitor Information Centres or online at www.causewaycoastandglensgiftcard.co.uk. A full list of all participating outlets across Causeway Coast and Glens can be found at www.causewaycoastandglensgiftcard.co.u.

If you’re a business owner in the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council area and would like to get involved with the Gift Card, contact

[email protected] for further information. It’s free for local businesses to join.