THIS week is Independents’ Week – a whole week dedicated to promoting independent retail businesses across the UK.
Last Friday, we launched our latest Best of 2023 search as part of these celebrations and we wanted to find the best independent shop or business in Wirral.
So far in our Best of 2023 competition we’ve given out ten coveted awards.
Next up, we wanted to show small business owners at the heart of our local communities some love and celebrate the best the area has to offer as they juggle increasing overheads due to the cost-of-living crisis, competition from big brand companies and the ever-increasing trend for online shopping.
We asked you to make your favourite’s day by nominating them for our Best Independent Shop award and joining the #ukindieday promotional campaign.
After reading all of your nominations, we’ve shortlisted the top 15, who will battle it out to be named Best Independent Shop 2023 in Wirral.
Now we need your help to choose an overall winner from our shortlist.
There are three ways to vote:
1. Search for the Best Independent Shop shortlist post on our Wirral Globe Facebook or Twitter pages and comment under the post with the name of your winner = 1 vote
2. Name your favourite in the comments section on this article via our website = 2 votes
3. Purchase a copy of this week’s Wirral Globe (Wednesday, July 5 edition) and fill in the entry form = 5 votes
(*NB For newspaper entries, email a screenshot of the completed entry form to heidi.summerfield@newsquest.co.uk – please note that only original copies will be accepted. More than one entry can be submitted per person but you will be asked to provide your own unique reference code for each entry to avoid duplication eg if your name is Smith you may wish to write Smith123 or HS21! as your code. You will need to provide a different code for each different coupon submitted. For full terms and conditions go to Newsquest.co.uk/terms)
Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Monday, July 10 and we will be announcing the winner next week.
Keep an eye out for our next Best of appeal on our social media pages on Friday.
OUR 15 BEST INDEPENDENT SHOP SHORTLIST:
Indigo Home and Gift, Bromborough
The largest independent home interiors store in Wirral.
For more details go to facebook.com/IndigoHomeAndGift
Black Cat and Moon, Birkenhead
Artisan soy wax melts made using only the finest top quality fragrances.
For more details go to facebook.com/groups/blackcatandmoon
Shoebedoo and The Boutique, Allport Road, Bromborough
Beautiful children’s shoes and school shoe specialists.
For more details go to facebook.com/shoebedoowirral
Apollo Music, Princes Pavement, Birkenhead
Family-run musical instrument shop, which took home last year’s Best Independent Shop award.
For more details go to facebook.com/apollomusiconline
Murphy & Miles Art & Antiques, Banks Road, West Kirby
Buying and selling art, antiques, interesting furniture and decorative objects.
For more details go to facebook.com/murphyandmiles
Creations Of Time, Liscard Road
Foraging, environmental gardening, herbalism, and natural products made from nature.
For more details go to facebook.com/CreationsOfTime
White Feather Home, Gifts and Interiors, Willaston
An eclectic mix of products for the home, as well as a varied selection of gifts and cards for every occasion.
For more details go to facebook.com/whitefeather.homegiftsinteriors
Spider-Man Party Entertainer, Victoria Road, Wallasey
Children’s party entertainer also doing meet and greets.
For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087109849453
Linghams Booksellers, Telegraph Road, Heswall
Independent Booksellers on the Wirral, stocking a wide range of books, toys, greetings cards, stationery.
For more details go to facebook.com/linghamsbooks
Sianee’s Silk Flowers and Occasions, Eltham Green Upton
Bespoke artificial floral arrangements, memorials and gifts for any occasion.
For more details go to facebook.com/sianee.sflower
Boss Birds Parlour, Argyle Street, Birkenhead
Wirral's first 100 per cent vegan gift and wellbeing shop, nail and brow bar and therapy room all under one roof.
For more details go to facebook.com/bossbirdsparlour
Bear Hunt Books, Church Road, Bebington
A children’s and teens bookshop, cafe and event space.
For more details go to facebook.com/bearhuntbooks
Bromborough Flowers, Allport Road, Bromborough
Wirral florist doing wedding flowers and floral arrangements for special occasions, funerals and events.
For more details go to facebook.com/bromboroughflowers
Kara’s Boutique, Pasture Road, Moreton
Women’s clothes and accessories.
For more details go to facebook.com/Karasboutique
Wild Thyme Creations, Mill Lane, Wallasey
Wirral’s alternative wedding and event studio collaboration between Jeanie Couture and Spiritual Creations.
For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093287147642
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