Buy Local: Vote for your favourite trader

BUY Local is back.

And this time around there is a new award to recognise the best independent traders – to be chosen by you.

The Buy Local Award 2013 has been created following the huge success of the campaign throughout 2011 and 2012.

It will highlight the retailers who have excelled customers' expectations.

And we are asking you to pick your Buy Local Award winner.

Perhaps the Buy Local trader offers you the best customer service, or the best value for money. Or you just think they are an all-round great trader!

Whatever your reason, send in your text vote, following the instructions below.

The retailer with the most votes will be crowned the winner.

HOW TO VOTE

The retailer that receives the most votes will be crowned, receiving the honour of winning the Buy Local Retailer Award trophy.

First note down the number of your entry.

1001 – Sentiments

1002 – Allenby Stevensons

1003 – Cop Shop

1004 – Farmers Market

1005 – Ramsdens

1006 – Alvingham Farm

1007 – John Pettit

1008 – JW Plater

1009 – Style Furniture

1010 – The Jungle

Then, to vote by text, just text GT followed by BUY, the four digit voting code of the retailer you wish to vote for, with your name, house number and postcode to 65100.

Example: GT BUY 1001 Nicky Jones 35 DN36 4PP

This text service will cost 25p plus your standard network SMS rate. Voting Closes at 10am on Friday, March 29, 2013 Terms and conditions: Standard Local World promotions rules apply see www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk/houserules.

Closing date for all votes is 10am on Friday, March 29, 2013. The winner will be the retailer with the most votes from the number of text votes received. Votes received after the closing date will not be counted but may still be charged.

The text service will cost 25p plus your standard network SMS rate. Obtain the bill payer's permission before entering.

By using the SMS service you are agreeing to receive occasional SMS messages from the DMGT Group informing you of promotions and services.

You will not be charged for receiving these messages and may opt out by texting STOP to the originating number. For Customer Services call 0800 014 1178.