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We all should be mindful that during this prolonged pandemic/lock down it has been for the majority of creative people a financial struggle, quite a number on the main list I can imagine have switched from another profession, Steve Hamilton is a very good example Steve Hamilton is a very good example, local professional musician now turned to scented candle making. This is about survival and reaching out.

If you can buy from these wonderful local independent creators you not only help them financially but also give them hope.


What follows now is just a selection of creatives that have personal resonance, and the majority not all, I have purchased from.

Please take your time to explore here AND the main list.


1) I am absolutely baffled, for over a month now delightful prints from original silkscreens from the 1960's by artist Gillian Burrows, have been on display at The Hill Station Community Cafe, Kitto Rd SE14 5TW.

Yet to date not ONE print has been sold, OK three sales now, just had to be the Peacock, TIM the Tiger and Hippo and Friends - these are prints for the size and quality are great value, so please top up your basket right now with some Gillian Burrows creations.

www.artistgb.com (be patient when loading website, go make a cuppa) Facebook Gillian Burrows Instagram burrow_gillian


2) 5 unique Christmas cards good value at ?6.50

Bella Towse, Hello! I make professionally printed cards and art prints. I?m on Etsy under BellaTowseStudio

www.etsy.com/uk/listing/877829266/family-christmas-collection-5-card-multi


3) Choice of six unique scents conceived and created in Nunhead by professional musician Steve Hamilton, so far I LOVE Lemoncello, five more to try!

Katy-Anne Hamilton, Check out www.burningsoullondon.co.uk - my husband created a high-end, sustainable, vegan candle company during the last lockdown- repurposing wine and beer bottles from the Waverley Arms! We launched a week ago and would love your support! Burning Soul

Our Story

Burning Soul was founded by Steve Hamilton, a musician by trade, he started making candles during lockdown as a way to nourish his body and mind whilst the music industry shuddered to a halt. His profession means he has a penchant for skill, craftmanship and creativity. This has been channelled away from playing the saxophone and into creating high quality contemporary candles.

Community, sustainability and quality have always been important to Steve and it is upon these core foundations that he created Burning Soul.

?I decided to launch Burning Soul as a homage to my newfound obsession and my old-time love of classic Soul music?.


4) This wonderful collective is right on our doorstep, you can actually have a 'shop window' view at The Hill Station Community Cafe, Kitto Rd SE14 5TW.

Last Christmas my sister's tree in Angelsey North Wales was adorned entirely with handmade unique decorations from the shop, there really are gifts here to suit all AND currently there is a vast array of Christmas cards.

www.facebook.com/The-Hill-Trader-472510119777943

'Lets support our local traders and small businesses this Christmas! Our shop is still closed due to lockdown but you can still support them by shopping online! I have attached all our traders (hope I haven't missed anyone out) take a look through their feeds and if you see anything you like just send them a DM or check the link in their bio:

If you don?t see anything you like a follow or a like on their posts would make their day!'


5) These delights I can vouch will cause you to have a nuclear taste bud meltdown. DELICIOUS.

Moira Tait, We make locally foraged jams, jellies and chutneys www.facebook.com/Wild-Brockley-259360464085480

https://supportmylocal.org/store/wild-brockley


6) This facebook group is an Aladdin's Cave of local artists and other creatives.

Debbie Myrie, Also be sure to join the group below where you can find lots of handmade goodies from local people.

www.facebook.com/groups/se4xmasmarket


7) Outstanding unique creations, so far have these prints for display at home.

To find my recommends go to the website and copy these via 'search' A) Rabbit Foiled Gold A3 Art Print B) Limited Edition Burnt Sky in Suffolk A3 Print C) Sky A3 Art Print

Lianne Westwood, My fave local stores who are also online are Alkemi, Gently Home/Gently Elephant and Rigby & Mac. I also have an online homeware store: www.albertandmoo.com


8) You can get yourself very carried away, retail therapy addicts be warned, the range is impressive.

Stephanie Emily Keeble Is a local creator check out: www.numonday.com/shop/awesome-sand-creations

nuMONDAY is a Glasgow-based online marketplace, where you can shop from thousands of UK artists, makers and creatives.

SHOP FROM UK ARTISTS, MAKERS & CREATIVES

Welcome to nuMONDAY, a Glasgow-based online marketplace, where you can shop from thousands of UK artists, makers and creatives.

Since 2016, artists, makers and creatives from across the UK, have used our platform to sell their work, making it simple for you to shop from all of them in one place.

All products on nuMONDAY have been handmade, designed or created by the seller via a creative design process.

Thanks for this I?m making up hampers to send to my sister and friends out of town

I will check the websites out.


Let?s hope the lockdown ends soon I sell vintage ceramics and quirky items at markets all over

currently nowhere to sell.

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