Shop-local this Father's Day
Scratching your head for Father’s Day ideas? We’ve put together a list of our favourite independent shops and makers to make it easier – and to help London’s small businesses. Indies like these have had a tough year (haven’t we all!) and your support would mean the world. Father's Day is on Sunday June 20th! Each of the small businesses featured in this article is based in London and offers discounts to Local Buyers Club members. First up you can’t go wrong with some locally
Branching out – how Piptree survived lockdown
A year ago, with all their contracts cancelled due to the pandemic, Piptree Catering faced a big decision – go big or go home. Richard and Alice Perry, who run Piptree, took out a bounce-back loan and made some radical changes – launching Piptree Delivers, selling afternoon teas, barbecue kits, grazing boxes and canapes London-wide. And they set about helping their community – making and delivering £5 roast dinners to vulnerable residents and making Christmas dinners for elde