Walthamstow’s new shop local club pledges support for food bank
The Local Buyers Club is expanding into Walthamstow and raising funds for a local food bank. Our shop-local movement encourages people to...
Discover London’s best independent breweries
When it comes to finding brilliant businesses for the Local Buyers Club to promote to its members, we find ourselves drawn to breweries!...
Beer discovery club Draught Drop a boost for indie breweries
Beer discovery club Draught Drop is helping Londoners sample fabulous beer from the capital’s best breweries. The business is run by a...
From banking to healthy snacks – the story behind Manna Eating
Vanessa Austin walked away from a lucrative career in investment banking to launch a business that feeds the soul. Uncomfortable with the...
ORA: Meet the talented young brewer behind some of London’s most exciting beers!
The team at ORA Brewing have an eye for talent. When they took on head brewer Julia Huber, she was just 21 years old but her unique...
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 –...
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...
Organisers prepare for Inaugural Islington Festival of Music and Art
A four-day Festival of Music and Art is coming to Islington this summer – offering 15 events from chamber music to traditional jazz!...
Kickstarter campaign for Stroud Green roof terrace
A new roof terrace restaurant could be on the cards for Stroud Green thanks to a Kickstarter campaign by Goods Office. The popular...
Restaurants reopen but another cliff edge looms.
Diners can venture back into restaurants today but with almost 10% closed permanently since the pandemic began, there are gaping holes in...