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Indies are the cornerstones of our communities, and without them our neighbourhoods would be a far less social and enriching place to live. Covid-19 is having a detrimental effect on these [...]

We're living in challenging times, and the current climate is creating a huge amount of stress for small businesses. The uncertainty makes it really hard for independent businesses to plan, and [...]

Join us for April's indie meet up as we venture to Mostly Books in Abingdon! Owner Sarah will be giving a talk on her indie journey – how she came to own the business, the highs (and lows) [...]

A casual, 5 course Cranston Pickles Pickled Supperclub! Cooked up using seasonal & locally sourced ingredients in Silvie's lovely conservatory. Tickets available through Eventbrite - please [...]

Soundtrack to Sixteen is a coming-of-age film about two anxious teens growing up in London in the 2000s. Maisy is self-conscious and constantly overanalysing. She is obsessed with having her [...]

Struggling with writing for your business? Whether it’s website worries, posting panic, or email errors, send your questions to beth@bethanyjoy.org and let our resident wordsmith clear up your [...]

Today on the blog, we catch up with Emily from Cannelle Medispa to delve behind the scenes of this great Oxfordshire independent business. A business that has stood the test of time by investing [...]

Whether you're planning on giving a thoughtful present this Mother's Day, or looking to spend more time with your mum through a shared experience, Oxfordshire indies offer some of the best [...]

This week on the blog we chat to George Sandbach, owner of Sandy's On The Move, a personalised portable bar and live music service. From champagne receptions, weddings and balls, to birthday [...]

Ofsted-Registered, fun-filled, inclusive children's multi-activity holiday courses for 5-12 year olds. Offering a wide range of fantastic activities from sports, cookery, arts & crafts, whatever [...]