AN enterprising chef has relaunched her Christmas Advent calendar where people can win lavish meals and overnight stays for just £1.
The money will go to a good cause - Worcestershire Homeless Appeal - and winners will receive some tasty treats.
Aimée Sealey, founder of Worcestershire Foodies Guide Facebook page, has created a festive advent calendar that some of the best independent restaurants, cafes and food producers from across the county.
Amid the cost of living crisis, Miss Sealey said it is important to support small businesses and give something back to the community.
Miss Sealey said she has been working on the advent calendar since September.
She said: "You can't put a price on time, but I will be doing this alongside my full-time job."
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Alongside working as the head chef at Holland House on Main Street in Pershore, Miss Sealey said she wants to give something back to the community.
Last year the calender raised £600 for the homeless charity.
The 29-year-old said: "It is really important to support small businesses, as we have seen a lot of small businesses close down recently.
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"And we should support businesses while they are still here.
"I'm grateful for all businesses who have taken part this year during the cost of living crisis.
"There was no pressure on how much businesses needed to offer, some people have given very generously and we are very grateful.
Some of the businesses taking part include Holland house, Chamberlains, The Holt Fleet and The Alma Tavern just to name a few.
A prize is up for grabs each day and people donate £1 via PayPal with the winner or winners announced at around 8pm on the Facebook page.
In total there will be 34 prizes up for grabs as some days will be multiple winners.
Worcestershire Foodies Guide was set up in 2019 for people to share reviews of county restaurants, home cooking and other food-related content.
It boasts over 11,000 members which includes food lovers, chefs, restaurants and traders.
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