There are a number of reasons for this. 

1. In North Tyneside and the surrounding areas in which we work our corona virus numbers are relatively low. By keeping local and only using local tradesmen and shops we are limiting the spread, keeping ourselves and our community as safe as possible. 

2. In hard times your local community and local business community needs the financial support from its neighbours. Please don't pick up the phone to a national company however appealing the offer looks online - families in our area are working hard to survive / serve their community and deserve your support! 

3. We believe that by supporting other local tradesman and shops it builds a goodwill feeling in the community. We are looking after our own and making sure as an area that as much as possible of what we love survives these current challenges. 

4. It's a great way to keep in touch with each other and support each other, keeping the circle of life going in our neighbourhood. Prices are more reasonable, as none of us are greedy, we all just want to work together to come through in one piece! You are also guaranteed better quality and ongoing service. 

5. Together we can get through this. If we all swim in the same direction, and support what we believe is right, then only good can come of it. Families will maintain some financial security, and businesses will weather the storm.