#actlocal Bristol Documentary - Konichiwa

#actlocal is a campaign we have launched, asking people to act on the importance of supporting local and independent businesses. We’re beginning this campaign in Bristol today, to showcase a city which is leading by example. Already widely known for its support of independents and shopping locally, we believe Bristol offers a great starting ground.

We have launched a call out online and in print around the city. To start the campaign we are offering up to 20 local businesses a chance to be part of our #actlocal documentary. It will showcase Bristol’s best loved and undiscovered independents & small businesses, promoting what they do best. We will then share this with the world, hoping to reach 1000’s of people over the country.

To apply you just need sign up at www.actlocalbristol.co.uk and share their reason to the world on twitter with hashtags #actlocal #bristol, stating why it is more economical to shop with you, e.g. “Our carrots are freshly picked from local fields, with no pesticides and they’re cheaper than your regular supermarket chains.”Our aim is to change people’s perceptions about where they shop and which businesses they support. We want to eventually illustrate how important it is to #actlocal all over the UK.