Here you will find all the things you need to know about what we do, membership and our Terms & Conditions. Please email hello@shopcotswolds.uk if you have any questions.
Introduction
Shop Cotswolds was launched in May 2023 by Nicola Hardy and Caroline Topping, previous joint secretaries of Cotswold Taste. Shop Cotswolds is the go-to hub designed for consumers to shop local and find the Cotswold’s best independent local food and drink producers. Shop Cotswolds make it easy for consumers to browse and buy experiences and products. All locally sourced and crafted, from a diverse and wide range of local sellers, all in one place.
The Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is one of the most popular destinations in the UK when it comes to quality of food and drink, history and heritage and the array of independent shops.
Aim & Purpose
We promote local independent food and drink producers in the Cotswolds (Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, Somerset), and Forest of Dean & Wye Valley region.
To help in this aim we have created a go-to hub for shoppers to find local producers, to encourage locals and tourist to buy local.
We actively work with food and drink producers and engage with local councils, tourism offices and the wider community to find opportunities for our food and drink members to supply local retail outlets, restaurants, pubs, cafes, hotels, delis, farm shops and holiday cottages. This is important for the community and the environment, to promote buying local and to help grow the local economy.
Membership
Any producer wishing to become a members must complete the Sign-Up form which can be obtained from our website or by emailing hello@shopcotswolds.uk.
There are two options:
- Free profile:
- A hero image
- Business description (what products and services you provide).
- The county in which your business is based.
- Full Membership
- A hero image
- Business description (what products and services you provide).
- The county in which your business is based.
- Web address for online sales link or to Home page or Contact Details.
- Social media links.
Full membership costs £85 including VAT to be paid online on the Shop Cotswolds website. Once the online form is submitted and the payment is received you will receive confirmation by email and your profile will automatically be created from the content you provided.
Once a member you will receive an email from us three weeks prior to your membership renewing where you have the option to renew or cease the membership.
Membership renewal will take place automatically, unless Shop Cotswolds is otherwise informed.
In the event of non-payment, Shop Cotswolds reserves the right to terminate or suspend a membership without further notice and all membership benefits will immediately cease.
If you have any questions email Nicola and Caroline on hello@shopcotswolds.uk
Features & Benefits of Full Membership
- You will have a company profile on the Shop Cotswolds listing with links to your website and social media platforms to drive shoppers to your business, plus shown on our online map.
- Ongoing marketing campaigns targeting the consumer and tourists.
- Share your news articles on our website, our media networks and social media platforms.
- Introduction to retailers and hospitality outlets to supply your produce.
- Sales opportunities at local events.
- Invitations to networking events for free.
- A range of free workshops and access to support services with expertise in food hygiene & safety, merchandising and marketing.
Terms & Conditions
If you continue to browse and use this website, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our privacy policy govern Shop Cotswolds’ relationship with you in relation to this website. If you disagree with any part of these terms and conditions, please do not use our website. This website uses Cookies to monitor browsing preferences. For more information, please see our Cookies policy.
- You must be at least [18] years of age to use our website; by using our website or agreeing to these terms and conditions, you warrant and represent to us that you are at least [18] years of age.
- The member agrees to be bound by the Shop Cotswolds website Terms & Conditions.
- We reserve the right to refuse any membership application if the producer is not based in the Cotswolds (as defined in the sign-up form) and is not producing food and drink in the area.
- We reserve the right to refuse renewal or to terminate membership if the member has acted in a manner detrimental to Shop Cotswolds or in a manner likely to bring Shop Cotswolds into disrepute, The decision of Shop Cotswolds will be final, notice of membership termination will be provided and all benefits will immediately cease, but there shall be not entitlement to a refund of any sum paid by the member.
- If an application for membership is refused, or membership is cancelled, Shop Cotswolds will have no liability for any alleged loss which may result.
- Further details on our dispute process can be obtained by contacting Shop Cotswolds directly.
- By joining Shop Cotswolds, you agree to share the information provided in your application form with us and for your business details and logo to be featured on the Shop Cotswolds website. We will not share your personal or business data with any external organisation. Shop Cotswolds is the Data Controller for member information. Members who do not wish Shop Cotswolds use this information in this way should contact us.
- This website contains material which is owned by or licensed to us. This material includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance and graphics. Reproduction is prohibited other than in accordance with the copyright notice, which forms part of these terms and conditions.
- All intellectual property rights on and relating to Shop Cotswolds websites and in the logos, trademark names or other signs, remain with Shop Cotswolds.
- All marketing and other materials bearing our name/logo must only be used following agreement from Shop Cotswolds. On membership termination the licence granted to the member to use the logo, marketing information or any other material is immediately terminated and the materials must either be returned to Shop Cotswolds or destroyed.
- We reserve the right to make changes to business profiles if needed and remove membership profiles from the website.
- The content members provide shall mean any audio, video, text, images or other material you choose to display on this website. By displaying such content, members grant Shop Cotswolds a non-exclusive, worldwide irrevocable, sub licensable license to use, reproduce, adapt, publish, translate and distribute it in any and all media.
- From time to time this website may also include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that we endorse the website(s). We have no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s).
- Each member agrees that it must not misuse our site by knowingly introducing viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful. A member may not attempt to gain unauthorised access to our site, the server on which the site is stored, or any server, computer or database connected to our site. A member must not attack our site via a denial-of-service attack or distributed denial-of-service attack. Any breach of this provision will be reported to the relevant law enforcement authorities. In the event of such a breach, the member’s right to use our site will cease immediately.
- We are not liable for any non-delivery, non-payments, damaged or faulty products purchased, or cancellation or non-occurrence of events or experiences between the consumers and the member. The contract for purchases is direct between the consumer and the member producer/company.
- Neither we nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors, and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.
- Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements.
Your use of this website and any dispute arising out of such use of the website is subject to the laws of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.