The shopping spree, which is a fundraiser for EGHS aged care residents at 70 Lowe Street and Garden View Court, will be held on November 16-22.

The fundraiser is usually a one-night event, but this year people who have a ticket will be able to shop at their leisure over a week.

EGHS Residents' Support Group president Marlene Goudie said the event would also support local businesses who have experienced a difficult year.

"Businesses are offering a generous discount for passport (ticket) holders, some up to 20 per cent ... so as well as picking up some great bargains and early Christmas presents, you will also be helping our local businesses and also raising funds for aged care at EGHS," she said.

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"Rather than cancel the shopping spree due to COVID-19 restrictions, we have altered the format to allow a COVID-safe shopping experience for our passport holders.

"We look forward to seeing Barkly Street alive with activity during our shopping spree week."

Tickets will be available for shoppers to purchase from Monday, November 9 at 2 Taggs and Perry's Footwear. Tickets cost $20 per shopper.

All ticket holders will go into the draw to win one voucher from one of the participating businesses.

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This year 20 businesses will participate, including: Zest Living, Perry's Footwear, 2 Taggs, Latus Jewellers, We're Knot Crazy, Foster's Mensland, CAS Couture, Something Beautiful, Growmaster Grampians, RACV Shop, Jerrams Auto Part and Electronics Centre, Harvey Norman, Intersport SportzBiz, Lyal Eales, Mountain Side Wines, Grampians First Aid, SafePower Safety Systems, Lake Bolac Information and Business Centre, Miners Ridge Vineyard and ATR Wines.

For further information contact Marlene Goudie on 0419 117 279

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