TODAY is Small Business Saturday UK – a grassroots, non-commercial campaign, which highlights small business success and encourages consumers to ‘shop local’ and support small businesses in their communities.
The day itself takes place on the first Saturday in December each year, but the campaign aims to have a lasting impact on small businesses.
On Small Business Saturday, customers across the UK go out and support all types of small businesses, online, in offices and in stores.
With this in mind, we asked Journal readers to give a shout out to their favourite local businesses.
So if you’re looking for a unique Christmas gift, meal out, or a makeover, check out the recommendations below.
If your favourite isn’t on the list, give a shout out in the comments or on our Facebook page.
- Michelle Barton Lloyd: “A shout out to all local businesses. Support, support, support.”
- Fiona Goward: “Going to shout out myself lol Ethical Care xx”
- Helen Marie Ingram: “Hot Diggity Dog home dog grooming RHYL.”
- Julieann Moore: “Perham prints Rhyl.”
- Susan Lloyd: “Blooming Gorgeous florist, Prestatyn.”
- Smith Ann Lesley: “Paris Boutique.”
- Geoff Rowlinson: “Got to be Nics Barbers.”
- Emma Louise Casement: “Caseys sandwich shop & caterers Rhyl.”
- Jane Daniels: “Neen’s Butties & Bakes.”
- Pete Fletcher: “Blooming Gorgeous Florist – Prestatyn.”
- Andrea Moss: “Twisted Tree.”
- Olwen Williams: “The Twisted Tree, Prestatyn.”
- Diane Owen: “Twisted Tree in Prestatyn.”
- Bron haul residential home: “Bron haul care home.”
- Ponderosa Dinkys: “Beau baby.”
- Shel Maley: “Bigbrandsbigsavings, Grade 1 Barbers Rhyl.”
- Amanda Parry: “The Study Station 46 for primary and SEN Secondary bespoke home tutoring.”
- Julian Davies: “The Garden Room.”
- Stuart Armitage: “Nics Barbers, Rhyl.”
- Vicky Field: “Body Beautiful Studio – 5 Star Multi Award Winning 2018 & 2019.”
- Darryl Sion Cambray: “D’Lish Cafe Prestatyn.”
- Chelsea Jade: “Perham Prints.”
- Nicola Jane Hall: “Body Beautiful Studio – 5 Star Multi Award Winning 2018 & 2019.”
- Ann Clayton: “The Beauty Closet.”
- Julie Thomas: “Pinkyblu baby.”
- Ange Rogerson: “Coastal caravans and motorhomes services LTD based in Kimnel Bay for all your caravan, motorhome and campervan needs.”
- Jacqueline Morrell: “the little loft @ the faenol fawr hotel.”
- DCDS Motors: “Shaws Service Station.”
- Lynda Joan Williams: “John Stephen florist, Rhyl.”
- Clarrissa’s Tree Holistics: “Cafall Canines.”
- Corrina Salem: “Rumours Cafe great food and friendly service.”
- Chris Standell: “The Salon, Towyn.”
- Luke Collier: “Emma Collier Travel Counsellor Rhyl.”
- Cara Bassi: “The Cake House NW.”
- Vagabonds: “Vagabonds! Best place for crystals and incense- loads of gift ideas and funky clothing!”
- PHR Plumbing & Heating Renewables: DCDS Motors, quality used cars.”
- Leanne Millard: “Sarah Timlin Hair Sanctuary.”
- Andy Umps: “The Twisted Tree Cards, Gifts & Home for the best selection of cards, gifts and homewear from all over the world. Fantastic value cards for Christmas and handmade soaps, wax melts and candles! It’s a must!”
- Louise Murray: “First Choice domestic appliances Rhyl.”
- Paula Murray: “Wood be Special engraved wooden/acrylic gifts.”
- Alison Heaton: “Simply Logo!”
- Anthea Harper Jones: “Doorworld.”
- James Haw: “Dyserth Butchers excellent quality and great service.”
- Amie Jones: “The Salon, the best group of girls. An amazing, friendly atmosphere to go and have you hair, nails, lashes and brows done x”