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It's scary to think about it, but it won't be too

It's scary to think about it, but it won't be too long until we're all thinking about #Christmas windows again!

These are some of the brilliant entries from last year. This time, we'll be pulling out all the stops to get a record-breaking number of local businesses involved! ☃️🎁🎄

#ChesterleStreet #CLSIsOpen

We were delighted to visit #ChesterleStreet commun

We were delighted to visit #ChesterleStreet community venue Bullion Hall last week, where Chief Officer Belinda gave us a tour and highlighted the wealth of activities, classes and good work that take place there every day. There's an even a cafe, open every weekday from 9.30 to 1, where anyone can go and enjoy a coffee or a tasty meal for very affordable prices. Such an asset to our town! #communitycentre #hallhire #roomhire

We know Front Street Italian restaurant Fabio's ha

We know Front Street Italian restaurant Fabio's has *lots* of fans locally, but until this evening we'd never actually been there ourselves.

Needless to say, the smart decor, efficient service and tasty (and great value!) food went down a treat with @grahamsoult from Shop Chester-le-Street and @bartlett_96 from the @roamlocal_app. We'll definitely be back! 💪🦁🇮🇹

#chesterlestreet #clsisopen #restaurant #italianfood #italianrestaurant

Time for a tasty #panini at Coffee Bank! 😍😋

Time for a tasty #panini at Coffee Bank! 😍😋 #chesterlestreet #clsisopen #cafe #lunch #food

Health shop Seasons - located by the traffic light

Health shop Seasons - located by the traffic lights at Bridge End - has always been #ChesterleStreet's go-to place for alternative, holistic and health-food products, but its old sign (bottom pic) was looking a little tired. Now, with a bright new sign in its place (top pic) - and a smart paint job too - no-one has any excuse for not knowing what Seasons offers, or that it's there at all! #clsisopen #healthshop #healthfoods #holistichealth

Yesterday we returned to enjoy lunch at Ashley Cot

Yesterday we returned to enjoy lunch at Ashley Cottage Tearoom for the first time since cafes were able to reopen as normal back in May.

We love the great-value food and always-warm welcome, but the real pièce de résistance at Ashley Cottage is its tiny but delightful tea garden. Accommodating just four tables (don't worry - there are plenty more inside!), you can enjoy a pot of tea - or whatever else you fancy - surrounded by colourful flowers and cute garden ornaments, and feel like you're tucked away in the garden of a country cottage.

In reality, of course, you're barely 50 metres from #ChesterleStreet Front Street! Ashley Cottage has plenty of loyal regulars as well as those who stumble across it while visiting the town, but it's easy to get to if you haven't discovered it already. Just head up the little lane - Ashley Terrace - between Go North East and Homefair Blinds.

#clsisopen #countydurham #cafe #tearoom #lunch #teagarden

Beautiful flowers and people enjoying alfresco dri

Beautiful flowers and people enjoying alfresco drinks at Coffee Bank this morning. Our town really is particularly lovely when the sun comes out! 💜 #chesterlestreet #clsisopen #flowers #summer #countydurham

The Summer Sale is now on at #ChesterleStreet's br

The Summer Sale is now on at #ChesterleStreet's branch of M&Co! Pop along for many lines at half price or more, including womenswear from £4.99 and kidswear from £1.99. Debbie and her team look forward to welcoming you! #CLSIsOpen

It opened in the former Phones 4u back in 2014, bu

It opened in the former Phones 4u back in 2014, but there are still people who haven't yet realised that #ChesterleStreet has its very own Vodafone store!

Call in and meet Mick and his friendly team, to find all the latest handset deals as well as a range of useful accessories.

Always popular, the store has been operated by franchise partner @dynamickltd since October last year - and is going from strength to strength under its new local ownership! Mick is keen to make his store an even bigger part of the Chester-le-Street community, and we look forward to sharing his news and updates with you in the months ahead.

#clsisopen #vodafone #phoneshop #mobilephones

Andrew from the Roam Local app was in town today,

Andrew from the Roam Local app was in town today, and took advantage of the fine weather to sit outside at Coffee Bank.

After enjoying a delicious large mocha, it wasn't just the coffee that was smiling! 😊☕🦁

#chesterlestreet #clsisopen #coffee #getonroam

We were delighted to discover that there's now a n

Today's the day! Which of our #ChesterleStreet caf

Today's the day! Which of our #ChesterleStreet cafes, bars, restaurants or other indoor venues are *you* most looking forward to being able to enjoy again? 🍻☕️ #CLSIsOpen #May17th

As a busy week draws to a close, we're enjoying th

As a busy week draws to a close, we're enjoying the simple pleasure of a latte and a sit down in the fresh air at Coffee Bank ☕ #ChesterleStreet #CLSIsOpen

On a sunny day, it *is* rather nice having the sou

On a sunny day, it *is* rather nice having the sound of burbling water in the middle of #ChesterleStreet, isn't it? 💜 #CLSIsOpen

It was lovely to meet store manager Debbie at #Che

You've likely seen all those lamppost banners acro

You've likely seen all those lamppost banners across the town centre by now - promoting not just our Shop Chester-le-Street project but also the Chester-le-Street Business Association and the Roam Local app.

Today, Graham from Shop Chester-le-Street and Andrew from Roam were out and about in person, catching up with local businesses, spreading the word about our campaign, and finding time to squeeze in a delicious alfresco lunch at Hollathans!

Follow the link in our bio to head over to the Shop Chester-le-Street website, which explains all about what we're up to, and the free marketing support that's available to local businesses 👍

#chesterlestreet #clsisopen #highstreet #roamapp #roamlocal #getonroam

We're really thrilled to have passed the 2,000-fol

We're really thrilled to have passed the 2,000-follower mark on Facebook in the last couple of days. Thank you to everyone for their continued support!

Our focus is telling positive stories about #ChesterleStreet and its businesses, and every person who sees something they like on our page is one more person likely to visit and spend a little more in our town.

Here are six easy ways to help us keep spreading the word and supporting local businesses!

1. We love it when you like, comment or share - it shows us we're not just talking to ourselves, and helps spread the good news to a wider network.

2. We'll often share updates from local businesses, or mention them in our posts - click through and give them a follow too, to stay up to date with all their news.

3. As well as Facebook and Instagram (obviously) you can find us on Twitter as well - we'd love it if you connected with @ShopChesterleSt there too.

4. Are you posting something positive yourself about a favourite Chester-le-Street shop, cafe, bar, restaurant or other business? Feel free to tag us so we don't miss it, and use our hashtag #CLSIsOpen.

5. Download the Roam app - you'll have seen it advertised on the lamppost banners across the town - and follow your favourite local businesses. More and more of them will be sharing updates there soon!

6. We love clicks and likes - but ultimately, it's money in tills that keeps our favourite businesses going. If you visit a business after seeing them online or on the app, be sure to tell them so - it helps us prove that all that online activity *is* worth the effort!

Meanwhile, if you're a local business, there is lots of marketing and mentoring support available for free from our project - the only cost is the £10 annual fee to be a member of Chester-le-Street Business Association. Head over to shopchesterlestreet.co.uk - the link is in our bio - for all the details of how we can help 💜💜💜

#retail #highstreet #shoplocal

Have you seen the cheerful new lamppost banners ac

Have you seen the cheerful new lamppost banners across #ChesterleStreet? They looked so good today against the deep blue sky!

We're so thrilled that Shop Chester-le-Street is featured, alongside Chester-le-Street Business Association, Chester-le-Street & District AAP, and the Roam app 💜🦁

#clsisopen #highstreet #getonroam

Today's the day that #ChesterleStreet starts to re

Today's the day that #ChesterleStreet starts to reopen - our businesses have missed you!

As ever, stay safe, be kind, and be sure to share your pictures and updates with us when you visit 💜

#clsisopen #shoplocal #april12th

The weather in #ChesterleStreet is lovely and spri

The weather in #ChesterleStreet is lovely and springlike today! It's getting us in the mood for when outdoor hospitality opens again next month 🥂☕🥙 #CLSIsOpen

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