# Event Details - **Event Name**: Shop Local: Boosting Festive Footfall – Stockton-on-Tees Workshop - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 01 Dec, 2025 at 05:00 pm – Mon, 01 Dec, 2025 at 06:30 pm - **Event Description**: Free workshops with retail expert Graham Soult to help Tees Valley retailers boost festive footfall, visibility, and sales.About this EventChristmas is a crucial trading period for high-street shops and independent businesses. Are you ready to make the most of the festive retail rush?Join North East retail consultant for an interactive workshop packed with practical tips to help your business:Maximise festive visibility and salesLeverage key events such as Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and local Christmas celebrationsGraham has spent the last 15 years supporting and championing high streets and independent businesses across the Tees Valley and beyond. He is well known from his appearances in the press, on the radio and on TV, including several retail-themed Netflix documentaries.These workshops – available both in-person and online – offer a unique opportunity to meet Graham, ask questions, and gain insights from his extensive experience helping UK towns and businesses thrive during the festive season.Who can attend: Free for retailers trading in the Tees Valley (Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, or Stockton-on-Tees).Online WorkshopsCan’t make it in person? Don’t worry – we are running a number of online sessions so you can join at a time and place convenient for you.Thursday 20 November, 16:00 – 17:00Monday 24 November, 12:00 – 13:00Tuesday 25 November, 8:30 – 9:30You can also check out the event collection to find other in-person sessions taking place across the region.Shop Local Campaign: Independent Business Christmas ShoppingVisit Tees Valley is launching the Shop Local campaign from mid-November through December to celebrate and showcase the people and stories behind Tees Valley’s independent retailers.The campaign will encourage residents and visitors to shop local this festive season, increasing footfall and spend across high streets and town centres during the key Christmas trading period – so you can make the most of the tips and tricks learned through this workshop series.Keep your eyes peeled for a bespoke campaign page on the Visit Tees Valley website, featuring local business profiles and shopping inspiration.By signing up you are giving Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) permission to share your details with our Local Authority partners and Canny Insights to support with the organisation and delivery of these events. Your details will not be used for marketing purposes.Support is fully funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/bac1d750-bc1b-11f0-9774-53901ea914e5-rimg-w1200-h264-dc000001-gmir.png - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/stockton-on-tees/shop-local-boosting-festive-footfall-stockton-on-tees-workshop/100001964877504509 - **Event Categories**: workshops, christmas, business, black-friday, shopping, virtual - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Stockton-on-Tees - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Stockton-on-Tees Employment & Training Hub - **lat**: 54.5650322 - **long**: -1.3142004 - **full address**: Stockton-on-Tees Employment & Training Hub, Wellington Square, Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Shop Local: Boosting Festive Footfall – Stockton-on-Tees Workshop - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/f7c41697923e2bc3b3503aa8fe0bdce17faa753e1f4089d3db6b1cb691b2cff0-rimg-w1200-h600-dc01b28b-gmir.jpg?v=1762548787 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Shop Local: Boosting Festive Footfall – Stockton-on-Tees Workshop being held? - **A:** Shop Local: Boosting Festive Footfall – Stockton-on-Tees Workshop takes place on Mon, 01 Dec, 2025 at 05:00 pm to Mon, 01 Dec, 2025 at 06:30 pm at Stockton-on-Tees Employment & Training Hub, Wellington Square, Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Shop Local: Boosting Festive Footfall – Stockton-on-Tees Workshop? - **A:** Shop Local: Boosting Festive Footfall – Stockton-on-Tees Workshop is organized by Tees Valley Business. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Shop Local: Boosting Festive Footfall – Stockton-on-Tees Workshop is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Stockton-on-Tees, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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