5 ways you can support Chesterfield’s independents on Small Business Saturday

17th November 2023

We’re full to the brim with fantastic small businesses in Chesterfield. But how can we keep it that way?

For Small Business Saturday, we’re highlighting some of the ways you can show your support. Whether that’s shopping at our unique retailers, enjoying local food and drink or visiting independent leisure destinations.

There are so many ways you can do your bit – you could get into the festive spirit and buy your Christmas gifts and treats for the big day. Or you could simply give some of your favourites a follow on social media!

Every time you make a Chesterfield independent smile, you help our beautiful high street to thrive. That means more jobs in the local area, and more more money in the pockets of families across Chesterfield.

You’ll also be getting the best quality products and experiences. Can you find better customer service than right here in Chesterfield?

Here are our five simple ways which you can get involved:

1. Enjoy a Christmas to remember thanks to small businesses in Chesterfield

Get everything you need for Christmas in Chesterfield!

Our dedicated web page features a range of guides to ensure your family enjoys the best local products for the festive season.

The page also includes the extended opening times and details of specialist market days.

If you’re looking for some ideas on what gifts to buy for your loved ones, check out our extensive local gift guide here.

For more details on the great activities taking place across Chesterfield this Christmas, go to: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/christmas/

2. Follow your favourite retailers on social media

Do you want to find out about the best products and services from small businesses in Chesterfield? Simply give them a follow.

We have selected 50 businesses and shared either their Facebook, Instagram and Twitter details.

A like, a share or a comment can help spread the word and showcase the vibrancy of our small businesses in Chesterfield.

Find out more: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/2022/11/50-independent-retailers-in-chesterfield/

3. Find inspiration for your night out by giving these local food & drink outlets a follow

We are spoilt for choice when it comes to food and drink businesses in Chesterfield, all you have to do is look on social media to see the wide range of choice available.

Take a look at this blog featuring 50 Facebook, Instagram and Twitter business accounts you should follow on social media.

See some of the fabulous food and drink businesses in Chesterfield below, we are confident you will find a new business to fall in love with!

Find out more: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/2022/10/50-food-and-drink-businesses-to-try-in-chesterfield/

4. Need a specific product or service? Check out our online business directory of Chesterfield Champions

There are over 200 Chesterfield Champions, and they are all proud to support the local economy and work together to showcase Chesterfield and North Derbyshire as a destination to live, work, visit and invest.

Whether you need to find details of a local shop, bar, leisure business, professional service, creative organisation and much more – our directory can help you find the service you need, right on your doorstep!

Find out more: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/destination-chesterfield/champions/

5. Spread the word about Chesterfield’s small businesses

If you’ve received a great product or service from one of Chesterfield’s independent businesses, why not share this with your family or friends?

A simple post can go a long way towards promoting small businesses in Chesterfield… After all, they do say word of mouth is the best form of publicity!

Additionally, remember to use the hashtag #LoveChesterfield on your posts so we can help share your positive messages with others.

To stay up to date with everything happening in the town, be sure to follow Chesterfield UK on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter

New store for motorcycle and truck accessories opens at The Glass Yard

26th August 2022

A store selling goods for motorcyclists and truckers has opened in one of Chesterfield’s newest retail developments, The Glass Yard.

The Glass Yard SpeedShop has been opened by local company Securit GB Ltd; which was created by husband and wife team, Phil and Caroline Churm. The company has previously been based in Staveley and on Foxwood Road in Chesterfield.

The business has had to adapt several times since being founded in 2004, as a result of factors such as the 2008 recession and Brexit.

However, the company saw a sharp rise in online sales for its MotoWear brand during the Covid-19 pandemic. MotoWear provides unique motorcycle and trucker merchandise, with 75% of the product lines designed and printed in-house. The rest of the lines are manufactured in the UK.

During the pandemic, Securit GB Ltd also took the opportunity of grant and loan support for the business, enabling the couple to invest in new print machines and time to design & create new exciting lines. This enabled the firm to return to events with an exciting new range.

Caroline explained how the company wanted to take the next step by having a physical retail presence at The Glass Yard:

“We want to open a destination for people to visit in person. It’s a unique open-plan shop, with the motorcycle, truck accessories, and merchandise, with additional space available for the design and print side of the business. We are also able to create one-off merchandise for presents and companies.”

The shop will be offering a ‘click and collect service for its online products too, and will be hosting events for bikers, starting on 2nd October 2022.

Caroline added: “The Glass Yard is an amazingly fresh & modern place to work and trade. As soon as we visited the place we knew we wanted to open a shop.

“We have always been located in Chesterfield, we love the people and Phil grew up in the area, the council has always been proactive towards small businesses and we have a lot of support in the area from family and friends.

“We hope that The Glass Yard SpeedShop will increase our sales and give the customer a different experience other than online. People want to stay local and shop locally. Since we have been open people are happy to visit and use a local company.”

Find out more about Chesterfield’s great range of independent retailers at: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/visiting/shopping/

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More than 200 local businesses now included in Chesterfield’s Unhampered map

12th July 2022

People across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire are being encouraged to get their hands on the first release of the Unhampered map of Independent Businesses.

Unhampered is a new online directory of Chesterfield’s independent businesses, set up by Chesterfield’s independent businesses, supported by Chesterfield’s independent businesses – and driven by a passion for Chesterfield to thrive.

It features over 200 shops, restaurants, pubs, food suppliers, local service providers, events, blog pages and so much more, all in one place www.unhampered-chesterfield.co.uk, putting Chesterfield independents, literally on the map.

The project comprises of a community of independents working together for Chesterfield, and the first physical deliverable is a paper map showing the locations of 80 independent businesses in the town centre and along Chatsworth Road.

The maps are slightly smaller than A3 and fold down to fit nicely in a handbag or pocket. They’ve been distributed to several local businesses, the tourist information centre, plus hotels and accommodation venues so visitors can find some of our best businesses, with a little help from Unhampered.

Phase 1 (the website) was developed by local businesses; Defeye Creative, S40 Local and S41 Local magazines and Phase 2 (the map) is now available thanks to funding from Unhampered Founder Members; Adorn, Bottle & Thyme, Ginspired, Ingmans, Libby’s, Odyssey Restaurant, Pizza Pi, Tallbird Records, The Café at Libby’s, Vanishing Point Records and Vintage Tea Rooms.

Any businesses in Chesterfield who want to get involved with Unhampered can do so by contacting Paul Chapman at S40 Local magazine – paul@s40local.co.uk

Andy Ingman from Ingman’s Cobblers, Footwear & Clothing of Burlington Street is a Founder Member. He commented: “we were really impressed by what the Unhampered team delivered over lockdown to support Chesterfield’s independent businesses for free, and we’re now happy to help them take the next steps to build the site and promote our town”.

“We’re excited to have the latest phase of Unhampered off the ground,” says Paul Chapman from Unhampered and S40 Local magazine. “We have so much to offer and have a real passion for supporting small independent businesses, it’s these guys that are keeping the town centre alive. We are totally independent from any external funding and are massively thankful to the founder members who have come on board to date.”

Unhampered is offering a limited number of Founder Members packs at £396 for two years membership, which includes extra benefits for those taking up the offer and helping provide set-up funding.

The Unhampered socials have seen increased followers on Facebook and Instagram pages, with the team committed to keeping followers up to date with what is happening across Chesterfield’s business community.

Defeye Creative and S40 Local support the marketing and economic growth of the town through Chesterfield Champions, a network of over 200 organisations across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire.

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