Independents Day is held in the UK on 4th July to celebrate independent businesses. The aim of the day is to draw attention to independent businesses and help raise awareness and footfall.
How can you get involved as a Bristol Independent business?
Display a Bristol Independents poster in your window, on your premises or website, a copy is downloadable here or can be supplied by post.
Run a special event, provide a special offer on the day or provide something different to normal. You Read more [...] Bristol Independents Day 4th July 2014!
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Independents Day is held in the UK on 4th July to celebrate independent businesses. The aim of the day is to draw attention to independent businesses and help raise awareness and footfall.
How can you get involved as a Bristol Independent business?
Display a Bristol Independents poster in your window, on your premises or website, a copy is downloadable here or can be supplied by post.
Run a special event, provide a special offer on the day or provide something different to normal. You Read more [...] 
Neil recommends Cupp Tea Bar in Cabot Circus… Cupp Tea Bar are a new style tea shop offering Asian Bubble tea in Cabot Circus from a converted colourful Container. They also operate a mobile service from the van seen in my picture. Teas are exotic, green and black, with fruit flavours and traditional bubble teas. Amazing to find this authentic trader, who sources everything directly from Taiwan. I'm sure Cupp Tea will be a growing phenomenon in Bristol and beyond.
… Neil also loves the Breadstore 
Our latest campaign was Trading Tales and Shopping Stories: A competition to find Bristol’s favourite local independent businesses. We asked: Does your greengrocer sell seasonal surplus from the allotments down the road? Would your local hardware store order a sewing machine lightbulb, especially for you? Does your corner shop make free home deliveries to older residents? Help us to find Bristol’s hidden gems and unsung heroes among our local independents.
Below you can find all of the lucky 
Saturday 30 November and Sunday 1 December
Ashton Court stables and hayloft, 10.30am – 4.00pm
Come join in the festive fun and shop in beautiful surroundings at this years’ Ashton Court Christmas food and craft fayre. Taking place on Saturday 30 November and Sunday 1 December from 10.30am – 4pm with free entry and ample parking close by, it’s the perfect way to shop unusual and unique gifts from the selection of local craft and food producer stalls.
With hand-made jewellery, handcrafted 
Date: 7th December 11 am to 5 pm
Venue: The Trinity Centre. Trinity Road, Bristol. BS2 0NW
www.3ca.org.uk / 0117 935 1200
Situated in our iconic main hall, only 10 minutes walk from Bristol's
City Centre, Trinity will be playing host once again to all things
creative, providing opportunities for local artists to exhibit and sell
their work to the public.
With a range of festive activities including live acoustic music*,
mulled wine and cider as well as mince pies to get everyone in 
VINTAGE AND HANDMADE CHRISTMAS MARKET
Saturday 23rd November 10-4pm
THE Bristol Pavillion, County Cricket Ground
Off Glos Rd (A38) Bristol BS7 9EJ
Vintage Clothing, jewellery and retro items, Antiques and Collectables, small retro toys, handmade arts, crafts and giftware for Christmas
£1.00 Entry (under 16s free)
Café with light refreshments
Free car parking on site
CHRISTMAS CRAFT AND GIFT FAIR
Saturday 30th November 12-5.00pm
St Peters Church Hall, Henleaze, Bristol 
Ashton Court Halloween producers market returns again this year on Sunday 27 October for spooky fun, foodie treats and even a dog fancy dress competition!
Regular Ashton Court market goers will notice that this date doesn’t fall on the usual Sunday when the market is normally held (the third Sunday of the month) as it is an extra market to celebrate things All Hallows Eve!
Dog treat stall owners Daisy Nose Best and local dog charity Greyhound Rescue West of England (GRWE) will be teaming 
When?
Saturday 5th OCTOBER
5pm-11pm
Where?
Bocoso, Boiling Wells Lane, St Werburghs, BS2 9XY
Who?
www.chompgrill.co.uk
www.wiperandtrue.com
and ASHLEY DOWN BREWERY
What?
Beef specialists CHOMP and local breweries Ashley Down and Wiper & True present an evening of the finest beef and tastiest craft beer in glorious celebration of Bristol Beer Week. Ashley Down and Wiper & True breweries will be running the bar, showcasing a special Bristol Beer Week brew, alongside a selection of traditional 
Back from holiday? Can't wait to see what new delights await in Bristol Independent shops this autumn? Read on...
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Mike recommends Cyclelife in Stokes Croft:
I've been receiving sound advice and service from Cyclelife, a Stokes Croft landmark, since I came to Bristol in 1986. What I particularly like is knowing that I'm getting a good value for money service often with a little bit extra, sometimes with a bit of bike magic too. I also appreciate Tim's friendly and expert advice. 
Read on for enthusiastic recommendations from our Twitter feed and our website.....
Gift Frippery @GiftFrippery
@bristolindies has to be Smith fish on North View Bristol. He even suggests how to cook things!
Wai Yee Hong @waiyeehong
Also, the fabulous @meatandbreaduk should get a mention for #TradingTales. That gent can work witchcraft with meat and bread @bristolindies
Corks of Cotham @CorksofCotham
@waiyeehong We nominate you for #TradingTales on the merit of you twitter feed alone