A short film has been produced to encourage Macclesfield to buy gifts on our high street this Christmas.

The one minute video, which can be viewed above, is by Cheshire East Council.

The purpose of the clip is to promote supporting Macclesfield businesses, while keeping COVID-safe during the festive period.

Among the businesses featured which make a great festive pressies include D J Massey & Son Jewellers and Margin Music, both of Market Place.

Proper Sound on Chestergate and Cheshire Fish on Roe Street are some of the other shops to make an appearance.

There's also clips of punters browsing Macclesfield Indoor Market, and showing people getting a Christmas haircut at Capelli's, the Chestergate barbers infamous for a photo of actor Christopher Walken in their shop window.

Among other clips, the video ends with a drone shot of Macclesfield from above, which is always lovely to see.

The winter rollout of Cheshire East Council's "Say 'hi' to the High Street" campaign includes ten other videos promoting Cheshire East's 11 towns, as the build-up to Christmas gathers pace. 

You can watch Macclesfield's above, and the other town's such as Poynton or Congleton via this link.

Councillor Nick Mannion, chair of Cheshire East Council's economy and growth committee, said: "This latest phase of the Say 'hi' to the High Street campaign is already proving to be a big hit.

"However, we know we need to get the message out there now to an online audience to support local and shop safely as well. These videos are a great way of doing just that.

"The recent discovery of the new coronavirus variant, Omicron has created a new challenge for all of us, as restrictions have changed again.

"Masks are once more required to be worn when shopping and using all types of public transport, but I know that Cheshire East residents will still be determined to support local businesses safely.

"We can all have a happier and healthier Christmas if we shop responsibly – avoiding city crowds by using our local towns – and continue to wear face coverings, which is now a legal requirement in shops and on public transport.

"We should also get our Covid boosters and flu vaccinations when they are offered to us.

"Shopping local allows the consumer to have more choice and provides a real boost for our local economy. And after what has been a difficult year, it's also a great way to support our borough's communities.

"I'd encourage you to say 'hi' to your high street over the festive season."

Funded by the European Regional Development Fund, the campaign is encouraging residents to support local businesses while shopping safely this winter.

Macclesfield: for more information about the campaign, please visit this webpage.

See also: Proper Sound opens in Macclesfield

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