Indie Oxford Stories

Everything felt daunting, it’s quite normal if you are passionate to make something work well. But this was the second business I have set up from scratch and my whole family are self employed so [...]

I worked as an illustrator in a design company for 9 years, and when I was made redundant in 2005, I became a freelance illustrator while also doing part-time work. I then had my daughter, and [...]

I’m an Oxford-based artist, gardener, and community connector. From leading workshops, creating prints, to designing community art installations, everything I do is centred on mindfulness, [...]

Launched in 2020, Tikka & Tadka delivers bold, regional Indian cooking made from scratch, offering bespoke catering, curry boxes, pop-ups, and supper clubs across Oxfordshire.

Founded in 2025, Onanon is a clothes selling service with monthly curated collections sold at in-person pop-up events - with a focus on good brands and natural fabrics.

Founded in 2018, Yogipod brings block-printed beauty to the world of relaxation, hand crafting yoga props that look great, do good and inspire users to take care of themselves.