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Shop local and late in Upwey

Rogue Bear in Upwey is running a Christmas late night shopping time featuring fun activities, discounts, prizes and product sampling on Thursday 16 December.

Owner Tam Mcleish said the event said shopping nights are something Rogue Bear wants to do more of.

“We open at 10am in the morning and run it until 8pm at night,” she said.

“Everyone who comes in will fill out an entry form and they go into the running to win prizes which will a range of products that we sell.”

Rogue Bear sells a range of artisan goods including homewares, pantry gifts and art.

Discounts will be available throughout the day to customers who attend.

Mrs Mcleish said that the event was planned for people to be able to enjoy themselves while shopping at a local business.

“We are doing these amazing grazing boxes as well at the moment, so people can pick and pack their own grazing box,” she said.

“From 4pm onward we do a complimentary glass of bubbling so you can come make a bit of a night with it,

“Pre-book yourself with a table with one of the local restaurants too, because we are trying to help promote local businesses in Upwey.”

There will complimentary tea and coffee from 10am to 11am, with other free tastings planned throughout the day.

“We try to keep light-hearted and fun and don’t put me too much pressure on people,” Mrs Mcleish said.

“Everyone really enjoyed it last time so that’s what it’s all about, we want people to have fun and shop locally.”

Rogue Bear is located at 35 Main St, Upwey.

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