A Mossley-based business has put community and kindness at the heart of its Christmas campaign with the launch of a new festive film supporting a local foodbank.
The Veg Lord, based at Woodend Mill in Mossley, has unveiled its latest Christmas advert, titled Give a little, love a lot, which takes a different approach to last year’s magical offering. This year’s film shines a light on the importance of giving back, while still retaining the sparkle and storytelling the business has become known for.
The short film was created in partnership with Mossley Foodbank, an organisation the Veg Lord has supported since opening. It reflects the challenges many families face during the festive season and aims to raise awareness of the vital role foodbanks play in the local community.
Matthew, from the Veg Lord, said the message behind the advert was especially important at Christmas.
“This year’s Christmas advert is in partnership with a wonderful organisation that we, as a business, and our customers have supported since the day we opened our doors – Mossley Foodbank,” he said. “Christmas can be the most difficult time of the year for some, and we wanted to use our ad to spread awareness of a very important message.”
The film was shot on location in and around Oldham and Mossley and sees three familiar characters return a year on from last Christmas’s story. Set inside the newly opened farm shop, the storyline follows a magical journey sparked by a glowing Santa phone box, leading to a heartfelt adventure to the North Pole where Billy the Elf learns a lesson from Santa about the true meaning of Christmas.
Co-owner Mark Leeming said it was rewarding to build on last year’s success while introducing new elements.
“It was really lovely to develop the same characters as last year in a different storyline and introduce some new technology into the mix,” he said. “We’ve also created a new digital character, Billy the Elf, using CGI, which we hope younger audiences will love.”
The Veg Lord says the campaign reflects its wider commitment to supporting good causes alongside business growth. The past six months have seen a period of significant expansion, with increasing numbers of new and returning customers.
Looking ahead, Matthew said the business is excited about what the future holds.
“The last six months have been immense for us in terms of growth,” he said. “We’ve welcomed so many new customers who have become regulars, and it makes all the hard work of the team worthwhile. We have some exciting things planned for 2026 and a few surprises up our sleeve.”
The festive film aims to encourage people to support one another this Christmas, reminding viewers that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference.
