Local businesses you can support this Christmas
My pick of the 20 best small/microbusinesses in and around Cambridge that you can support this year. In no particular order.
Bodies in the Bookshop – love crime? Then this is the bookshop for you.
Knapp House Interiors – quirky, one-off homewares and upcycled finds.
Modish Shoes – best choice of footwear in Cambridge.
Noko Designs – handmade boho style jewellery.
BrewBoard Brewery – microbrewery in Harston with some great craft beers.
Homemade at The Barn – emporium of upcycled homewares, preloved clothes, gifts and more.
VK Gallery – affordable artworks in this St Ives gallery.
Karen Jinks Design – art, cards and workshops.
Heart Centred Healing – relexology from Donna Newey the ‘Queen of Calm’.
Pawesome Portraits– pet portraits for the dog mother or father in your life from professional photographer Richard Green.
Lily in Blume – festive wreaths and table decorations from this Haslingfield based floral designer.
Provenance Kitchen – gift voucher for a meal at one of the best places to eat near Cambridge.
Bamboo Sky – gift voucher for a meal at this Thai restaurant in Bourn.
Tea Apothecary – loose leaf tea shop.
Grape Britannia – sourcing English wines to minimise environmental impact.
Wild Rosamund Vintage – vintage homewares with a story.
Dresscode Shirts – for men and women with designs inspired by technology and made from 100% natural materials.
Cherry Hill Chocolates – sumptuous handmade chocolates from a shop in Ely.
The Cambridge Sock Company – I know socks may not be the most imaginative Christmas gift but these are truly the best. Using natural fibres including alpaca, merino, mohair and cashmere these socks are in a class of their own.
Archangel Gin – Ok so this is not in Cambridgeshire, but Norfolk. However, it’s the best gin from a tiny distillery in Fakenham and anyway you can purchase online.
