I'm sure you have all by now seen the banner at the top of The Forum for
The Lewis Partnership. This is the beginning of an initiative to try and rid The Forum of faceless Google adverts, and encourage donations and support from local business and enterprise.
AA Silencers were the first to take the plunge a while ago, and now
ChrisLewis has chosen Stafford Forum as the platform to promote his latest menus:
This is fantastic news, for a number of reasons: It helps to ensure the survival of Stafford Forum by providing much-needed donations towards running costs, but it also draws attention to some of the real gems of Stafford hospitality; namely
The Swan, and
The Dog & Doublet.
To that end, it would be great if you could mention
Stafford Forum when frequenting places such as the above, so that ChrisLewis et al know that their donation is money well spent, and has helped draw custom to their establishments.
Who knows; if all goes well, perhaps in time Stafford Forum will become such an attractive platform for local retailers that they will be able offer us Forumites special offers & deals - but all that will only happen if they know that The Forum is driving business their way! So don't forget to give us a big, fat name-drop next time you are in there.
Many thanks for your excellent feedback in this thread, and others, ChrisLewis - you are a shining example of how local business can and should get actively involved with its clientèle!