THE LAUNCH of the award-winning shop local campaign 'Totally Locally' in Tavistock will take place on July 13, celebrating independent businesses.

Tavistock is joining more than 25 other UK towns that are already making use of this free campaign — it aims to encourage consumers to think about where they do their shopping and the impact it has on the local economy.

Festivities run from 10am to 4pm in the Guildhall Car Park with a Totally Locally Market, featuring local traders.

There will be lots of family fun with Peppa Pig, a bouncy castle, face painting and parachute games by Mia Holman, as well as a children's town trail with a prize at the end. Transition Tavistock will also be running a colouring competition.

Throughout the day, there will be cookery demonstrations by local chefs Peter Gorton, of Gorton's restaurant, Paul Gilles-Phillips of the Terrace Restaurant and others will showcase delicious family-friendly recipes using seasonal, local produce.

Find out how shopping in Tavistock has changed over the years through a fascinating exhibition of traders from 1870 to 1970, and discover Tavistock's 'Hidden Gems' through the lens of local photographer Portia Crossley.

Information about the Totally Locally campaign will be available on the day, which also sees the kick off the 'Fiver Fest' fortnight involving almost 60 local independent businesses offering deals for £5 for two weeks.

To find out more, visit the website http://www.totallylocallytavistock.co.uk">www.totallylocallytavistock.co.uk or pick up a leaflet.