Traders in Ashburton have come together for a ‘festive fiver fest’.

The town’s independent shops will be offering special £5 deals with exclusive products and discounts in the run up to Christmas.

The ‘festive fiver fest’ will kick off tomorrow, December 5, at the first of the town’s Christmas market and late night shopping events. The offers will continue throughout December up until Christmas Eve.

Shops in Ashburton will be opening late every Thursday from December 5 until December 19.

A spokesperson said: ‘Following the success of Ashburton’s Totally Locally Fiver Fest earlier this year, the local traders and shopkeepers have decided to do it again but this time bigger and better for their ‘festive fiver fest’

‘Ashburton’s high street is bursting with choice and you will find gift shops, jewellery and clothes shops, art galleries, a comic book store, delicatessens and a huge variety of antique shops. The barbers and hairdressers will also be getting on board as will the beauty parlours - offering a relaxing massage after all that shopping.

‘The festive season is an important time for retailers and in a challenging and ever changing market it’s more important than ever to support your local businesses.

‘The ‘Totally Locally’ campaign supports this initiative with the mission to “Live Totally, Shop Locally”.

‘Research has shown that if every adult in the UK spent just £5 a week in their local independent shops an incredible £13.5 billion would go back into our towns. Independent businesses and shops are the bedrock of our communities and when they thrive they create real jobs, cohesive towns and strong economies.

‘Ashburton’s Festive Fiver Fest gives you the opportunity to enjoy and support your local community, pick up some great offers along the way and explore this enchanting Dartmoor town.’