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    Monthly Archive for: "April, 2015"
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     Mary Portas: Shop Girl
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    By Rosie Jacobs
    In Inspiration
    Posted April 10, 2015

    Mary Portas: Shop Girl

    During the Oxford Literary Festival, I was lucky enough to see Mary Portas in conversation. She was at the festival to promote her new book ‘Shop Girl’, an autobiography about her life growing up [...]

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    Oxfordshire Inclusive Economy Charter

    Indie Oxford has signed the Oxfordshire Inclusive Economy Charter to support a more inclusive County. The Charter was created by the Oxfordshire Inclusive Economy Partnership, a group of over 100 organisations working together to share knowledge, expertise and resources to address some of our county’s greatest challenges.

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    At Indie Oxford, we’re proud to announce that we have become an accredited Oxford Living Wage employer. The Oxford Living Wage helps ensure employees earn a fair wage that reflects the true cost of living and working in Oxford.
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    March is B Corp Month and we’re spotlighting a bra March is B Corp Month and we’re spotlighting a brand leading the way, @youunderwearuk 🌍✨ Nicola sat down with Sarah Jordan, Founder and CEO, to talk about how it all started the journey along the way, and how they’ve grown into the highest scoring B Corp in the UK!🌱 We also dive into their wider impact: from championing fair supply chains to creating meaningful economic impact at a local level💚 Head to the blog link in our bio to read the full interview🔗👆 #IndieOxford #EthicalBusiness #BCorp
    @oxfordfoodhub has reached a record milestone, sup @oxfordfoodhub has reached a record milestone, supporting 250 frontline charities and community organisations across Oxfordshire with free surplus food and essential household items 🎉 The major milestone means Oxford Food Hub is helping an estimated 14,000 individuals every week, supplying food to a wide range of organisations.🌱 Read the full press release through the blog link in our bio🔗👆 #IndieOxford #OxfordFoodHub #Oxford
    Indie Oxford Stories: Tess Taylor 💫🍻 Inspired by Indie Oxford Stories: Tess Taylor 💫🍻 Inspired by having worked with people who have criminal records for several years, Tess wanted to do something which had a day-to-day impact on individual lives and to inspire other business leaders to do the same. Learn more about the story behind Tap Social and what the journey has been like so far. Head over to the blog link in our bio to read the full piece🔗👆 #IndieOxford #OxfordBusiness #TapSocial
    How to get involved in Indie Oxford Day 2026🌞 Ind How to get involved in Indie Oxford Day 2026🌞 Indie Oxford Day is coming up on Saturday 21st March and we are so excited! Here are the various ways you can get involved: ✨ Spread the word about Indie Oxford Day in the run up to encourage as many people as possible to get involved (graphics available through Indie Oxford Day link in our bio) ✨ Visit an indie (or five) on Indie Oxford Day - you can find some amazing indies in our directory ✨ Hype your favourite or newly discovered indie run businesses on social media and tell the world about how you are shopping, celebrating or supporting indies using #indieoxfordday ✨ Visit an indie run event on or on the run up to Indie Oxford Day (check out our website for details) If you are an independent business in Oxfordshire: ✨ Put on your own event or special offers on the run up to Indie Oxford Day, or on the day itself. Any indie businesses in Oxfordshire can get involved! ✨ Tell us about your events or special offers so we can share them in our blogs, social media and newsletters ✨ Visit, support and celebrate other indies you know and love (or maybe have just discovered!) All details and necessary links can be found on our website; head over to the Indie Oxford Day link in our bio🔗👆 #IndieOxfordDay #SupportLocal #IndieOxford
    Join us in celebrating the first Indie Oxford Day Join us in celebrating the first Indie Oxford Day and come down to our Base Camp to get recommendations, meet indies and get inspired!💜 📆 Saturday 21st March ⏰ 10am-12pm 📍 Common Ground Cafe Indie Oxford Day is a great way to celebrate and support the indie businesses which make Oxfordshire such a lovely place to be. It’s a reason to share a recommendation, try something new and find out about other brilliant indie businesses in Oxfordshire! Everyone is welcome😊 Full details about our Base Camp event can be found through the Eventbrite link in our bio🔗👆 #indieOxfordDay #IndieOxford #SupportLocal
    Indie Events in Oxford this March 🌷 Warmer day an Indie Events in Oxford this March 🌷 Warmer day and sunshine are on the way and our indies have lots going on ☀️ From creative workshops to exhibitions and well-being retreats, try something new, support local businesses and have a great time this March 💜 Plus, the first ever Indie Oxford Day is taking place on the Saturday the 21st March to encourage as many people as possible to shop, celebrate or support independent businesses in Oxfordshire 💫 Head over to the blog link in our bio to read the full blog 🔗👆 #SupportLocal #OxfordshireEvents #WhatsOnInOxford
    Indie Oxford Stories: Molly Palmrock 🎨 From leadi Indie Oxford Stories: Molly Palmrock 🎨 From leading workshops, creating prints, to designing community art installations, Molly’s focus is centred on mindfulness, sustainability and inclusion 💫 Head over to the link in our bio to find out more about Molly’s business, how it started and what lessons have been learnt so far🔗👆 #IndieOxford #OxfordBusiness #Oxford
    Mark Saturday 21st March 2026 in your calendars💜 Mark Saturday 21st March 2026 in your calendars💜 We are excited to introduce to you all the first ever Indie Oxford Day, aimed to encourage as many people as possible to shop, celebrate or support independent businesses in Oxfordshire!💫 Independent businesses will be hosting their own events and special offers in the week leading up to Indie Oxford Day. Head over to the blog link in our bio to read the full press release🔗👆 #IndieOxford #IndieOxfordDay #SupportLocal
    Indie Jobs in Oxford this February🍓 Every month, Indie Jobs in Oxford this February🍓 Every month, we spotlight the latest job opportunities from our incredible indie businesses.🤝 Remember that working for an indie is a chance to be part of a community-driven team.💜 Head over to the blog link in our bio for full details about the roles available🔗👆 #IndieOxford #JobsOxfordshire #IndiesHiring
    Indie Oxford Creatives, Freelancer and Wellbeing M Indie Oxford Creatives, Freelancer and Wellbeing Meet Up 🌟 Join us for our February meet up for a few pints and peer support! This is the perfect space to talk through solutions to your challenges, celebrate your wins and find fellow creatives, wellbeing businesses and freelancers to collaborate with. Whether you’re looking for accountability, peer support, or new ideas, this session is for you.🤝 📆 Wednesday 25th February 🕣 6pm to 8pm 📍 The Rickety Press 🎟️ Free to attend for Indie Oxford members 🎟️ Tickets available for non-members Head over to the Eventbrite link in our bio to get your tickets🔗👆 #IndieOxford #SupportLocal #EventsOxford
    The next business in our Indie Oxford Stories seri The next business in our Indie Oxford Stories series is Roshni Ray from Tikka and Tadka!👩‍🍳 Roshni talks about how Tikka and Tadka came to life, highlights from the journey, ways you can support and much more.💜 Head over to the link in our bio to read the full blog🔗👆 #IndieOxford #OxfordBusiness #Oxford
    @thestorymuseum has launched 1001 Stories, a brand @thestorymuseum has launched 1001 Stories, a brand-new digital story resource that’s free to use and open to all📚🌟 This is for parents, carers, educations and young people and brings together the best of The Story Museum’s offer! Find out more about this exciting new online collection through the blog link in our bio🔗👆 #IndieOxford #TheStoryMuseum #ReadingResource
    This week is Oxford Living Wage week and we’re pro This week is Oxford Living Wage week and we’re proud to be accredited as an Oxford Living Wage employer and continue our commitment for 2026-27! 🤝 We’re also celebrating the other incredible indie businesses who are accredited and encourage others to get involved as well🤗 Find out more about the Oxford’s updated minimum wage and understand how your business can get involved by heading to the blog link in our bio 🔗👆 #OxfordLivingWage #IndieOxford
    Meet Jacqui & Annabel, our Digital Manager & Commu Meet Jacqui & Annabel, our Digital Manager & Community Manager 👋🏽 They're both local businesses owners themselves, and have been members of Indie Oxford for years. 📆🥳 Behind the scenes they're busy planning events & campaigns to encourage shopping, supporting and celebrating local independent businesses... This is what their faces look like when they're planning something exciting! 😀 And we have TWO exciting events to share with you soon, so watch this space 👀 and stay tuned for more! If you're not already subscribed, you can join our newsletter for monthly updates 💌 from the Indie Oxford team, a little Indie inbox joy!
    Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Retail Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Retail and Product Meet Up yesterday at the stunning @watersidecafeosc 💜 Lovely to see everyone and great to host our first meet up of the year!🤗 #IndieOxford #SupportLocal #EventsOxford
    Indie Events in Oxford this February 💝💝 We hope J Indie Events in Oxford this February 💝💝 We hope January was good to you and that you are ready for all the exciting things coming up this February!💫 From creative workshops and half-term entertainment for the kids to exhibitions, there’s something for everyone😊 Try something new, support local businesses and have a great February with our brilliant indie businesses. 💜 Head to the link in the @independentoxford bio to read the full blog🔗👆 #SupportLocal #OxfordshireEvents #WhatsOnInOxford
    Up next in our Indie Oxford Stories series, where Up next in our Indie Oxford Stories series, where we spotlight the brilliant people behind Oxfordshire’s independent businesses, we have Amy Williams from Onanon. 💫 Amy walks us through shares the inspiration behind starting Onanon, shares challenges that they had to overcome and learnings throughout the journey so far. 💜 Head over to the link in our bio to read the full blog article🔗👆 #OxfordBusiness #IndieOxford #Oxford
    Indie Jobs in Oxford this January ❄️❄️ Every mont Indie Jobs in Oxford this January ❄️❄️ Every month, we spotlight the latest job opportunities from amazing indie businesses across the county! 💕 Whether you are looking for a new challenge for 2026 or want to take a look at what’s out there, we have you covered. 💯 Working for an independent business means being part of a passionate team, making a real impact and supporting the local economy. Support local, work local💜 Head over to the blog link through our bio to read the full article🔗👆 #IndieOxford #OxfordshireJobs #OxfordJobs
    Indie Oxford Indie Oxford Retail and Product Meet Indie Oxford Indie Oxford Retail and Product Meet Up✨ Join us and other retail and product businesses for a meet up to share wins and challenges, debrief on Christmas and plan for the rest of 2026😊 You’ll find a warm welcome, peer support and a community of other indie businesses in the sector! 📆 Monday 26th January 🕣 11am to 1pm 📍 Waterside Café 🎟️ Free to attend for Indie Oxford members 🎟️ Tickets available for non-members Head to the Eventbrite link in our bio to secure your tickets🔗👆 #IndieOxford #SupportLocal #EventsOxford
    Welcome to our new series that puts the spotlight Welcome to our new series that puts the spotlight on the brilliant people behind Oxfordshire's independent businesses. Each personal story will focus on the inspiration behind starting their business, challenges they've overcome, what keeps them going, and how you can support these local businesses that matter so much to life in Oxford 💛 We begin our stories with Georgie Davies, Owner of @yogi_pod Read the full article on our blog, link in our bio 🔗 #oxfordbusiness #indieoxford #oxford
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