Freshly Squeezed: New In for May 2024

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Get ready to make the most of May with new products and offers from the diverse Indie Oxford community.

Whether you’re craving a craft beer, looking for a creative outlet, or ready to try out some captivating puzzles, Independent Oxford members have you covered.

The small, independent businesses that make up this community are constantly seeking to innovate and expand their product lines. That’s why every month, we put together this blog to showcase the best the Independent Oxford members have to offer.

Don’t miss out on these exclusive moments – seize the opportunity to support and shop small this month. >>

Village Refill UpCycle shampoo and conditioner

REFILLABLE HAIRCARE BRAND – EXTENDED

The Village Refill currently runs an UpCircle refillable skincare & bodycare station, which has now been extended due to increasing popularity.

You can now find the concentrated Shampoo & Conditioner Crème, which comes in glass jar and aluminium lid. If you refill with The Village Refill, you get 20% off!

Choose a doorstep refill or local delivery if you can’t make it to the shop.

Neve's Bees skincare

CELEBRATING WORLD BEE DAY

Neve’s Bees is offering 15% off skincare for World Bee Day on 20 May.

Products are made with nothing but pure, undiluted organic plant oils, butters, natural minerals and beeswax.

Use the code indox15 at checkout

Stellar Blue summer discount

An exclusive offer from one of the newest Independent Oxford members

Stellar Blue is a fashionable children’s footwear company that prioritises natural foot development alongside the well-being of the planet and its people.

Stellar Blue is thrilled to join the Independent Oxford community and to celebrate, offer an exclusive 30% discount until the end of the summer 2024!

Use code OXFORDSUMMER at checkout

Sally-Anne Stewart workshop

WORKSHOPS WITH SALLY-ANNE STEWART

Choose from the ‘reduction’ technique of linocut printmaking – making a print with multiple colours, using just one block of lino. Or, the basics of linocut – including the different tools, mark-making methods and what makes a good linocut design.

Workshops held at James Street Tavern, OX4 1EU

Introduction to linocut, £50: Tuesday 21 May – 7-9.30pm / Tuesday 18 June – 7-9.30pm

Reduction technique, £70: Saturday 13 July – 11am-3.30pm

Helen ArtOxford

10% OFF ARTOXFORD

10% discount when you sign up for any life drawing classes, any workshops, or one to one tuition.

The offer is valid until September 2024.

Life drawing classes are held in Abingdon, 6 June – 4 July (£50)

Bitten Digital Website Audit

WEBSITE AUDITS WITH BITTEN DIGITAL

This website audit can provide a thorough look at your website, page by page, to audit it for SEO, content, strategy, readiness to launch, and user experience.

Bitten Digital then deliver a report detailing findings with a list of observations and recommendations.

Prices start from £120

Tap Social Movement new beer May

FRESH NEW LOOK (& SIZING) FOR TAP SOCIAL

This month, Tap Social relaunches its core range of year-round beers in beautiful 440ml cans featuring a fresh new look!

Two new beers will be introduced: Major Figures (4% lager) and Home and Dry (4.2% hazy pale ale).

From £12.99 for a 4-pack or build your own beer box from £39 for 12 cans.

Earth Ale elderberry gose

ELDERBERRY GOSE FROM EARTH ALE

Sometimes, we need to stop and smell the hedgerows… Often lining a path, it’s easy to pass them by and miss the beauty of what’s growing within. The Hedgerow Series from Earth Ale celebrates their unique flowers, berries, herbs and even hops.

Elderberry Gose uses 85kg of organic elderberries, fermented with Blackthorn sea salt. It has a lovely tartness and an almost red wine-like depth and flavour.

Crafty Maze Ivy Box

CORPORATE EVENT PUZZLE BOXES

Crafty Maze has launched a new puzzle box – the Ivy box – specifically for corporate event ice breakers and team building.

Fill your puzzle box with treats and fasten the padlock. Only by deciphering clues, working together and solving puzzles can teams discover the combination and claim their prize!

From £20, can be personalised.

Penny Maltby tea towel design

PENNY MALTBY INTRODUCES NEW TEXTILES

Tea towel and apron designs inspired by harvest, corn dollies and folk traditions.

They are currently offered in a classic blue and white print, with more colours available very soon.

From £14

Custom Made combs

BRAND NEW COMBS FROM CUSTOM MADE

Crafted from high quality hand polished petroleum free cellulose acetate, these combs are made to last. The acetate is also recyclable.

A wide-tooth comb easily detangles knots in your hair. Perfect for removing knots and detangling without pulling and snagging.

Available in two lovely colours, £22

Are you passionate about supporting local businesses in Oxford? Whether you’ve recently made a purchase from an Independent Oxford member or attended one of their workshops, there’s an effortless yet impactful way to extend your support further.

Sharing their posts across social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram is a fantastic way to amplify their reach – make sure to tag us too, so we can extend the reach #IndieOxford.

Together, let’s empower our local indies and celebrate the diverse tapestry of our community.

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