THE Shop Local Barry scheme has launched with a number of businesses already signed up, offering rewards for shopping local in the town.

Shop Local Barry is a brand new scheme set up to support local businesses in Barry, the idea is for shoppers to purchase a Shop Local Barry loyalty card for £1 which gives discounts and offers in participating shops when they show their card.

Card holders will receive a monthly newsletter informing them of the offers available in town.

Shop Local Barry will help support local businesses by promoting offers through social media and local advertising as well as any events that the scheme gets involved with.

A spokeswoman for Shop Local Barry said: “We have had such positive feedback from local businesses and local shoppers about the scheme.

"Everyone seems really enthusiastic about the support Shop Local Barry can give not only to businesses but the town as a whole.

"We really want to encourage people to rediscover their local shops and realise that there are some amazing businesses right on their doorstep.”

Some of the businesses that have signed up already are, Bryl’s Boutique, Beautiful Lily, Expert Tech, DLF Property Maintenance, VOG Fire and Safety, Vic Hopkins Butchers, Downtown Café American Themed Restaurant, Little Big Shoes, Anastasia Beads, and FitM8.

Shop Local Barry cards can be purchased for just £1 in Beautiful Lily, Anastasia Beads, or Vic Hopkins Butchers.

You can also buy them online from the Shop Local Barry website www.shoplocalbarry.co.uk where you can find out more information about the scheme and businesses involved.

If you are local business in Barry and would like to get involved you can fill out an online form on the Shop Local Barry website and we will send you more information.

Shop Local Barry is also on Facebook and Twitter where all the latest news, updates and competitions are posted.