The ultimate guide to independent Milton Keynes proving there’s more to MK than concrete cows, chain restaurants and roundabouts! Discover the independent and local businesses that make Milton Keynes amazing.
In 2019, we moved into our new house with just a few weeks to go until Christmas. I kept saying that I would prioritise moving in and getting ourselves sorted before I thought about Christmas decorations. But lo and behold, on the 10th December under two weeks after we moved it, I hot footed it […]
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The impact of the pandemic has hit every sector, but perhaps the most considerable impact is on our charity sector. This year, it is estimated that charities face a £12.4 billion shortfall due to cancelled fundraising events, lack of funding and of course general tightening of purse strings. I work for charity so I know […]
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Tis’ the season to shop local! I am so excited to bring you my ultimate Christmas gift guide for 2020 which exclusively features small independent businesses from Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas. 2020 has been a hard year for small businesses. With local markets and trade shows postponed and non-essential shops forced to close […]
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AD – This is a paid partnership with Local Market MK. Over the past few years, Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas have boomed with local food and drink producers. Gone are the days where artisan brands are exclusively sold at farmers markets – they’re hitting the mainstream and making their way into the weekly […]
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AD – This is a paid partnership with The Online Greengrocer. If I want good quality, fresh veg, I know that I am better off heading to my local greengrocers or local market stall rather than a supermarket. Greengrocers are a recognised, essential part of any traditional high street and offer a service and quality […]
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AD – This is part of a paid partnership with Retail Alternatives. It probably isn’t news to most of you, but I LOVE street food. I spent many a weekend at Digbeth Dining Club whilst I was at university in Birmingham spending my grocery budget on street food, trying new vendors and sampling new-to-me cuisines. […]
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There’s not much that I don’t know about Milton Keynes now – when people need a recommendation for somewhere to eat, I’m usually their first port of call, which is a lovely feeling! However, I can’t cover everything, but I want this space to be really useful. So this is why you may be seeing […]
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Sunflowers are a bit of a summer fling, aren’t they? Bloomin’ beautiful, bright and bold and then they disappear come September. I’m sure that you won’t be surprised to hear that they are my favourite flower! They make me smile so much and I just LOVE when they are in season. Now we can all […]
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The announcement of a total lockdown back in March was every independent business owner’s worst nightmare. With no backing of corporations or large pots of money to rely on, it was a very worrying time for the small businesses in Milton Keynes and across the UK. When you buy from a small business, you are […]
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