06/08/2026
Support your local independents. 🤍
We’ve sadly seen so many of our local independent businesses having to close their doors recently. This is never something they planned for. People don’t start a business just to “have a go”—they do it to build a life, support their families, create jobs, and become part of their community.
Hospitality, in particular, is facing incredibly tough times. Rising food and drink costs, increasing VAT, business rates, and other overheads are making it harder than ever for small businesses to survive.
We’re not asking you to spend money you don’t have. We’re simply asking you to support your local independents in whatever way you can.
☕ Like and share their posts.
🤍 Give them a shout-out.
📍 Recommend them to friends and family.
🏡 Choose them over the big chains when you can.
Behind every independent business are people working long hours, making sacrifices, and pouring everything they have into creating something special. They’re not just serving great coffee or delicious food—they’re creating welcoming spaces where you can catch up with friends, take a break from the day, or simply enjoy a moment to yourself.
Every interaction, recommendation, and visit makes more of a difference than you realise.
Let’s keep supporting the local independents that make our communities unique. They need us now more than ever. 🤍
