Monthly Archives: October 2021

This Halloween, Sunderland BID has transformed the city centre into a spooktacular place to be, filled with Mackem Monsters with another spellbinding interactive Monster hunt on the Sunderland Experience App from October 22nd - 31st.

Discover the magic of your high street and get set for spellbinding experiences for October half -term in the lead up to Halloween.

Local businesses will be welcoming customers and families to the trick or treat trail to find a hidden letter in shop windows to unlock a special offer online on ShopAppy as well as sweets and treats in their shops

Join our free #Penarth Halloween trail this October half term (October 25th - 30th) and discover the magic of your local high street! Fun activities throughout the week.

Whether you’re refreshing your wardrobe or adding some autumn magic to your home decor, we’ve put together a handy guide to all the autumn essentials you can’t live without.

Whether you’re heading to a Halloween party or just going trick or treating with the kids, it’s time to think about what you’re going to wear - and if that means making your own Halloween costume, you’re going to need some spooktacular ideas to get started with.

Picking out the perfect pumpkin and spending a cosy evening carving into a one-of-a-kind masterpiece is surely one of the most enjoyable Halloween traditions. Create a truly spooktacular display with our complete guide to pumpkin carving!

When the leaves start to turn gorgeous shades of golden browns and the air turns distinctively chillier, what could be better than returning home each night to a warm and cosy sanctuary?

We’ve all done it. Online shopping is a habit that is proving hard to break. We know the negative impact it has on our local communities and environment, but it’s so easy to get what we want when we want it. 

We are living in a society which is constantly moving, so taking some time out to shop locally (no matter how enjoyable it is) just isn’t a top priority right now. 

But what if I told you that you can have all the benefits of online shopping, whilst supporting local businesses. That’s right, shopping locally online. 

Have I piqued your interest? Keep reading to discover how to shop locally practically. 

Use ShopAppy

If you’re looking to shop locally online, try ShopAppy. This website allows your local independent shops and retailers to showcase their products and services all together in one place so you’re able to look for items easily or get an idea of what the local businesses in your area are offering. 

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