Small Business Saturday: How London celebrated local businesses on the day
If you've had an eye on Twitter, you may have noticed Small Business Saturday has been going on today.
And as an opportunity for all of the nation to get out and support their local firms, Londoners have been doing just that.
Here's what's been happening for Small Business Saturday in London:
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Bargain hunters hit the high streets
Grab a bargain before we close at 4pm! @doyouvintage @rare_explore #se18 #greenwichhour #SmallBizSatUK pic.twitter.com/Gkn32zcdoN
— Do You Vintage? (@doyouvintage) December 3, 2016
Some independents collaborated on special events
https://twitter.com/RevivalRetro/status/805054094528409600
Fitzrovia's Revival Retro even teamed up with fashion blogger Sara Delaney to compile a guide to the best spots in the area
A guide to Fitzrovia's shops (Source: Sara Delaney, Notes From A Stylist & Cicely Cresswell)
Politicians were out in force…
Sadiq Khan was of course out and about, dropping by Pellicci Cafe in East London
Small businesses are the backbone of London’s economy. Great to be at @Pellicci_Cafe here in East London celebrating #SmallBizSatUK pic.twitter.com/bnnEaDs0gJ
— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) December 3, 2016
And was there for the reopening of Well Street Market in Hackney
Fantastic food, fabulous fashion & much more- great to re-open the new @WellStMarket in Hackney! @SmallBizSatUK #SmallBizSatUK #LondonIsOpen pic.twitter.com/kNSRkCscmb
— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) December 3, 2016
We're setting up the stalls. Come on down as soon as you want! pic.twitter.com/vylfYHiJLF
— Well Street Market (@WellStMarket) December 3, 2016
Celebrating London’s small businesses here @WellStMarket with @mayorofhackney, Wayne Hemingway MBE & even Father Christmas! #SmallBizSatUK pic.twitter.com/cYB3bVk3sE
— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) December 3, 2016
Meanwhile communities secretary Sajid Javid swung by Battersea Flower station
This #SmallBizSatUK @sajidjavid is @battflowerstati to discuss govt support to grow their business pic.twitter.com/dXiGiZQCWz
— Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities (@luhc) December 3, 2016
After getting some fuel for the day
Fab breakfast at Cafe Licious #Rubery. Thank you Chrissy #SmallBizSatUK pic.twitter.com/lnv3CAfY19
— Sajid Javid (@sajidjavid) December 3, 2016
Elsewhere, Labour MP for Streatham Chuka Umunna popped into one of his locals
Great to have @ChukaUmunna to drop by for #smallbizsatuk #streatham #london #keepitlocal #supportindependent #brunch pic.twitter.com/HniKSsQlbb
— Hood (@HoodStreatham) December 3, 2016
Some businesses went the pop-up route
We're having a pop up in #streatham today near the manor arms for the festive light switch on & @SmallBizSatUK – come and see us! 🎄🎄🎄 pic.twitter.com/TflvgGRv5P
— Sam (Flower Girl) Jennings (@flowergirl_lon) December 3, 2016
While even big company bosses got in on the act – at least Sage's did
My 1st #SageSaturday tip today is London customer @BaburRestaurant – combining traditional & contemporary Indian cooking #SmallBizSatUK pic.twitter.com/GZRhgYJpSB
— Stephen Kelly (@SKellyCEO) December 3, 2016
And ultimately, most kept it Christmassy (it is December after all)
Nice day of cycling in #londonfields @Fount_London outside the shop #copenhagenbicycles pic.twitter.com/9FM75iJULE
— EAST END PRINTS (@EASTENDPRINTS) December 3, 2016