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Support the Indies From fine food to tasteful kitchens, choose independent with these brilliant local businesses
FOR PEOPLE & PLANET Meadows
Founded in 2019 by cheesemonger Suzannah Watson, Meadows is a specialist neighbourhood delicatessen improving the future of food. Originally opening in Newnham, Meadows now has a second location on Mill Road, where you will find fresh staple produce alongside artisanal cheese – including sourdough bread from local bakers, organic and regeneratively grown fruit and vegetables, plus Cacklebean eggs. Suzannah is passionate about sourcing food from the best producers across East Anglia, including Pump Street Chocolate, Strangers Coffee and Peichin’s Table. Meadows also offers quality lunches, cakes and bakes cooked in-house, after originally opening its kitchens to eliminate food waste from the store. Stay tuned for new product releases, supper clubs and workshops. @meadows_camb meadowscambridge.com
COMMUNITY CREATIVES SLEEPY BEE STUDIO
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Specialising in luxury stationery, calligraphy and creative workshops, Sleepy Bee Studio was founded in 2019 by Charlie and Gavin Allen. They first began trading at All Saints Craft Market, before selling online and expanding to wholesale. Business took off during the pandemic after requests flooded in for letter sets, as people sought to contact loved ones. And in 2023, Charlie began running modern calligraphy and wax seal workshops in the art studio at Stapleford Granary. She now offers live calligraphy and wax seal events, bespoke corporate projects and team workshops. Whether you’re looking for luxury paper goods or want to be part of an engaging workshop, join their community of creatives, writers and stationery lovers. @sleepybeestudio | sleepybeestudio.co.uk
SLOW STYLE
Covet Clothing is an online platform for buying and selling high-quality, pre-loved fashion items. The brand caters to women aged 25 to 75, including maternity wear and plus sizes, and is also developing a children’s collection. For founder Andrea, Covet’s simple selling process sets the business apart. Sellers can send in their used items while Covet handles the quality checks, sets reasonable prices and markets items on its website and social media. The brand simplifies the process for busy women to monetise unused clothing, providing fashion options which align with their own style and promoting sustainable practices beyond fast fashion’s superficiality. @covet_clothing.uk | covetclothing.com COVET CLOTHING
HEART OF THE HOME
Tomas Kitchen Living
With a production centre and design studio based in Cambridge, Tomas Kitchen Living comprises British designers and manufacturers who excel in creating beautiful kitchens and freestanding furniture. The brand prides itself on a strong design identity, excellent value and superb quality – with solid oak drawers and robust plywood cabinets. Everything is covered under one roof. From initial design conception to manufacturing and installation, the service is first class and friendly. Tomas Kitchen Living is a specialist retailer for top Danish furniture and lighting brands. @tomaskitchens | tomas-kitchen-living.co.uk
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