Small Business
Saturday will roll around once again on the 3rd December and as a
small business ourselves, we can’t wait!
Celebrated in early
December, Small Business Saturday is a perfect counterpart to Black Friday and
Cyber Monday which predominantly favour large companies. In contrast, Small
Business Saturday encourages shoppers to head to independent businesses to
begin their Christmas shopping.
Whilst originally
observed in America in 2010, the UK have been joining in and enjoying the
goings on since 2012. And it’s proving a great success. In 2015 UK customers
spent £623m with small businesses, an increase of £119m or 24% when compared
with the date in 2014 and a significant rise when compared with other days
throughout the year.
Here at Hunters of
Helmsley we endeavor to support both small and local businesses. At least 70% of the products available in store are sourced
from within Yorkshire itself and the many are from independent suppliers.
We know that our
customers love a tipple, especially around the festive season and we stock lots
of wines, beers, mixers and spirits from various small businesses. Just a few
of our favourites include Ampleforth Abbey, Ryedale Vineyards, Trebroom Brewery
and Fentimans.
If you have a sweet
tooth (and who doesn’t?!) the lovely people at Mellow Mallows will have just
what you’re looking for. Flavours include coconut, salted caramel, passionfruit
and gingerbread, delicious! If chocolate is more your thing take a look at our
selection from Ampleforth Plus, this enterprise business was set up by
Yorkshire-based charity, Autism Plus. As well as making delicious and beautiful
treats in some very unusual flavours, this business also gives back to the
community and supports those with disabilities.
As a small business
ourselves we are proud to stock our own Hunters of Helmsley range. Choose from
our selection of toast toppers which includes jams, marmalades, curds and
chutneys. If you are looking for some deliciously luxurious patés, varieties include chicken
liver, wild boar, pheasant and ostrich. Or if you would like something sourced
from the sea, we recommend both our lobster and crab terrines.
We also
maintain a plentiful delicatessen and sandwich shop, the perfect place to pop
in on your lunch break. The lovely Yorkshire Baker’s slow roast pork pies, brie
and sun blushed tomato tarts and various pastry flavours are sure to trump any
items bought from your usual high street baker.
And what
better date to pop into the shop than Small Business Saturday itself – 3rd December? There’s all kinds of fun and games
going on across the town, including fairground rides, fancy dress, treasure
hunts and special offers. For more information go to www.visithelmsley.co.uk
Don’t forget to
follow the hashtag #SmallBizSatUK on Twitter to keep up to date with news and
events.
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