Best Christmas Gifts from Small Businesses
With Black Friday on the way, Christmas is well and truly a priority now! The challenge of finding unique and thoughtful gifts for every member of the family each year often proves tricky. Here is our list of some of the best Christmas gifts from local small businesses to give you some inspiration to get started. We’ve picked something for everyone, and your loved ones will appreciate these special gifts which you won’t find on the High Street.Â
1. Gift Voucher from Mayo Dance Studios
Do you have a friend or relative who’s been inspired by Strictly or has always wanted to learn to dance? Why not buy them a gift voucher for private Ballroom and Latin American lessons or book them onto one of the new courses starting in January 2024 at Mayo Dance Studios? With the Latin in Line dance lessons, they’ll learn the foundations of the Jive, Samba, Cha-Cha, and the Rumba and they can try out some classic ballroom dances too. Classes with Mayo Dance Studios are fun and sociable, and best of all, no partner is required as they’ll learn them solo. Book online at mayodancestudios.com or contact Emma on 07834370152.
2. Wellbeing Boxes from Treetops
These fabulous boxes, created by Treetops, from a selection of products from other female-led businesses, launched at the beginning of the month. Choose from a wide range of boxes, including the Wellbeing Box, the Forest Fairy Bag, the Woodland Wellbeing Box, the Beauty Wellbeing Box, and the Moon Wellbeing Box. Check out the website for more details of the products at treetops-newbury.co.uk Prices range from £14-£65. With plenty to choose from, these little treasures make truly perfect Christmas presents for any member of the family. If you can’t decide, why not buy a Treetops gift voucher instead which can be redeemed on any Treetops class or item from the shop.
3. Nourish by V Sound Healing and Yin Yoga Workshop
This class is the perfect post-Christmas treat for ultimate relaxation and reconnection after the craziness of the festive period. The Soulful Sunday Sound Healing and Yin Yoga workshop is on Sunday 4th February at 6pm at the gorgeous Westridge Studio in Highclere. Yin Yoga is a slower paced yoga, incorporating principles of traditional Chinese medicine. Tickets are £25. Book online at nourishbyv.com and the lucky recipient will enjoy some mindful magic. If classes aren’t their bag, choose something from Nourish by V’s wellbeing shop: perhaps some essential oils, or healthy homemade granola, or even just a gift voucher to allow them to browse and choose for themselves.
4. Gift Voucher from Gardens by Nicole
What perfect gift to give the wannabe gardener in your family than a gift voucher from Gardens by Nicole? Nicole Pethybridge is a professional garden designer based in Newbury, operating in and around Berkshire, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, and Gloucestershire. With years of experience behind her, Nicole can transform your garden dreams into reality. Spring is the time to get going again in the garden after the long winter, which makes Christmas time the best time to gift a bit of garden help! Check out the website gardensbynicole.com for inspiration. Call Nicole on 01635 920304 or email her at contact@gardensbynicole.com for more information.
5. Photoshoot with Sally Rimmer Photography
How about gifting a loved one the opportunity to capture some special family memories with a photoshoot with Sally Rimmer Photography? How about a shoot in the bluebell woods in May or the lavender or sunflower fields in July? Whichever shoot you choose, your loved one will leave with some truly special photos to cherish forever. Book your package now at sallyrimmerphotography.co.ukand watch their face light up when they unveil this special gift.
6. Jewellery Tray from Jenny Hopps Pottery
Jenny Hopps Pottery creates unique, contemporary, handcrafted pottery. There are so many pieces to choose from, but how about this pretty ceramic moon jewellery tray for those who love their trinkets? Perfect to put rings or earrings in, this dish will make the ideal addition to your dressing table. £19.50. See the website for more gorgeous products. jhoppspottery.com
7. Flower Subscription from Floral Beauts
You can never go wrong with flowers, so how about a flower subscription for your loved one from this wonderful florist in town, Floral Beauts. This shop has the most beautiful flowers and flower arrangements, so whatever you’re after, they’ll have it. They also sell stylish vases if you want to complete the look. Check out their website for more inspiration at floralbeauts.co.uk or browse the divine shop on Northbrook Street in town. Who wouldn’t want gorgeous flowers arriving on their doorstep regularly?!
8. Online subscription for Fitter Mother
Berkshire-based Fitter Mother offers fitness classes and courses to mothers and mums-to-be to help them on the way to peak fitness at every stage of the motherhood journey. Her brilliant ‘Fit in 15’ online workouts are perfect when time is of the essence and can be done live or on demand. So why not get the new mum in your life an online subscription for Christmas? They will definitely thank you for it as their energy levels ramp up. Check out the website at fittermother.com
9. A bag or voucher from Luna Boutique
If there’s a fashionista in the family, why not treat them to a lovely new bag or item of clothing from Luna on Northbrook Street in Newbury. Packed full of gorgeous items you won’t find anywhere else and with a focus on sustainable fashion with a pop of colour, you can’t go wrong with Luna. With a dazzling array of dresses, tops, and accessories, you’ll have no trouble picking that special piece. Or if you can’t decide, you can get the lucky lady a voucher so she can go shopping herself! Check out the range at lunaboutiques.co.uk or pop into store when you’re next in town.
10. Lampshade Workshop with Aimee Payton
Craft lovers will love Aimee Payton’s gorgeous lampshades, so what better present than booking them on to this two-day Handstitched Gathered Lampshade Workshop on 3rd and 4th February 2024. Taking place 10am-4pm each day at the British School of Upholstered Furniture in Henley, they will get to handstitch their own gorgeous lampshade. All materials are included. £220. aimeealicepayton.co.uk
11. Fabulous Wines from Goat on the Roof
For all those wine buffs out there, Goat on the Roof in Newbury town centre has the perfect present for them! They’ve sourced the finest organic and sustainably produced wines to bring their customers mixed cases of wine perfect for every scenario: whether that’s a case of 6 bottles at £65 for someone who is starting to get into their wines, or a case of three bottles for £75 for someone you want to impress, or simply a case of three bottles at £32 for someone you’re not sure what to buy. Goat on the Roof has some wonderful vintages, and there is no doubt this will be a present very well-received. To order, email trip@goatontheroof.co.uk Why not buy a Goat Christmas hamper full of goodies, including cheese, cheese biscuits, paté and smoked salmon (and more wine!) to go with it? £85.
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