3 Ways to Get Behind Local Swindon Businesses This Christmas

Spending is inevitable for almost all of us in the run up to Christmas. Even if we’re playing it frugal, spending is typically higher in the run up to Santa’s visit. So, if we must spend (in the middle of a cost of living crisis, no less) then we want to know that the money we’re spending contribute to helping Swindon’s absolutely incredible local business scene to thrive.

If you’re on the same page as us, here are 3 ways you can make sure your Crimbo budget supports awesome Swindon businesses. 

Sending Flowers? Support Independent Swindon Florists 

It’s so EASY to send flowers now, ordered online in a couple of clicks. But some big online retailers send their flowers out from big distribution warehouses packaged in boxes and delivered by the likes of Evri or DHL. That’s a far cry from the experience your recipient gets when their flower gifts are hand tied by a local florist and delivered by hand. 

Direct2Florist works with independent florists in Swindon and so you get all the convenience of ordering online with an experience and product fulfilled by a wonderful local florist. 

Tipsy Tipples from Swindon’s Breweries 

Whether you’re buying boozy beverages as gifts or you’re stocking up your own home, why not make any beer purchases local ones. Swindon is home to its own breweries including family brewery, Arkell’s and the much smaller Rusty Garage Craft Brewery. 

Before buying in crates from your nearest big supermarket, check out local breweries and even distilleries if spirits are more your thing. 

You can enjoy a festive indulgent tipple and support amazing local businesses at the same time. 

Gift Shopping from Independent Retailers 

We get it. It’s pretty difficult to beat the convenience of shopping online from the likes of Amazon, not having to leave the house and having everything you ordered turn up the next day as if by magic. And that definitely has its uses. But buying from local, independent retailers means you get to support these wonderful businesses and get gifts that are a tad more unique in many cases. 

Some of our favourites include: 

• Retro Games HQ - find incredible throwback games and consoles for the vintage gamers in your life 
• Something Different Gift Shop 
• Incredible COmic SHop 

And if you make a day out of your Christmas shopping, you can also support the town’s amazing coffee shops and cafes with a quick lunch stop to break up the day. 

So whatever you’re spending on this festive season, why not see whether you can put some of that money back into local businesses.