Shop local this Father’s Day

And then it hits you — the first Sunday of September this year is this Sunday, September 1.

Father’s Day is upon us this weekend, but luckily — if it has snuck up on you or you think you might need one more present to top off your gift to Dad — there’s a plethora of local shopping options right here in Greater Shepparton.

There’s nothing online that quite matches the personalisation of letting the kids loose in a local shop and handing over the decision-making to them — and it’s far too late for anything you order from a faraway land to arrive in time anyway.

Greater Shepparton City Council is encouraging residents to shop at a local business and support the local community — not just for Father’s Day but for all of your shopping needs year-round.

Head to a local café or restaurant for a special meal on Sunday — or plan activities around the region.

And if you can’t find any ready-made presents that suit your dad, grandpa, uncle or anyone else you’re buying for, local shops are the best place to hunt for a bargain on craft or present-making supplies to let the kids have even more fun with the process.