Owner of Rapt in Gifts and Christmas Cracker platinum sponsor Robyn Roberts said the Cracker was an opportunity to thank Cowra locals for all their support.

“It is a buy local promotion but from my point of view its about saying thank you,” she said.

“Shopping local is done twelve months of the year not just around Christmas for the six weeks of the Cracker.

Robyn said the cracker was great for local shops supporting the community.

“The Cracker shows that you are part of the community and we (the participants) all need to get on board and work together,’ she said.

“We can’t work against each other, the town is too small for that, the Cracker creates interaction between the businesses as well which is really good.

“We are new to being a member of the chamber, but we’ve come in at a really good time with a new committee and a new president who is awesome with what he is doing,” she said.

Robyn reminded those shopping to ask for their tickets and if residents wanted to know which business were participating and what the Cracker prizes were they could view Rapt in Gifts window display.

“Make sure you are asking for your tickets, everyone participating should have their tickets and entry box sitting on their counter but we can forget to give out tickets don’t miss out on this opportunity,” she said.

“If you are wondering what you can win, part of the prize pool is in our window and if people want to see who the sponsors are on display and who is participating they can see that on TV screen in our window display.

“A huge thanks to Martins Electrical for donating the TV, they aren’t participating in the Cracker but they are keen to support it,” she said.

The Cowra Business Chamber is still seeking volunteers to set up and take down marquees for the Christmas Street Markets, those who are able to volunteer can contact Robyn at Rapt in Gifts on 6342 2240 who will pass on your details to the Business Chamber.​