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When classic cars meet classic catering
For regular readers of our small business stories, you will know that we love to share great news. S...Read more »
Gold standard access to your dream holiday
Simply members and truly dedicated owners Felicity and David of Hoe Grange Holidays in the Peak Dist...Read more »
National celebration for family Farm Shop with a difference
We love sharing good news and this is particularly special for one of our members, Denstone Hall Far...Read more »
A Friday night out at the Fox & Crow
Last week we were invited to the opening of a new gallery space and shop called the Fox & Crow G...Read more »
An Allotment Course with a difference!
We have recently welcomed a new member, Anita from The Aromatic Allotment who is not only a world re...Read more »
Creating authentic UK short break experiences
After the gloom of yesterday you may well be thinking about taking a break and filling your 2019 wit...Read more »
New Year, new adventures, more love
We have had a break at Simply HQ over Christmas and New Year to attempt to recharge batteries and se...Read more »
When Charity & Business meet at Christmas
There are so many things that we are totally loving this Christmas build up about how independent bu...Read more »
Independent Event Management with Seventeen43
We are thrilled to be profiling Seventeen43, an indie events management business headed by Gary Will...Read more »
Pretty Handy Bags – Member intro!
We are so pleased to be welcoming Pretty Handy Bags to our membership – run by the super talen...Read more »
Member Interview | Sculpted Steel
Our quest is for you to fall in love with indie business in Great Britain and to help you discover s...Read more »
Energy Ball Recipe Kits up for Prestigious Award
We are thrilled to give you an update about member, Energy Ball Recipe who have been shortlisted for...Read more »
World Mental Health Day & Indie Business
You might think that this is a tenuous link to make in order to write a blog story but in fact, from...Read more »
A Big Move for Lichfield Cathedral Gift Shop
We are very excited to share this story as it is one of success, community and a very big move! It i...Read more »
A Gallery of more than 12
Gallery at 12 is simply a gem – and the home of the Staffordshire artists and makers cooperati...Read more »
Another Platinum Award for a Guardian Angel
Rhythm of Beauty is a multi award winning business run by the inspirational Louise Allen who has cre...Read more »
Family Photography for Parents Workshop
Our last story about indie business was about photography, business and branding. Today we have anot...Read more »
A Lifestyle well shot…with Matthew Owen
Images are so important for us at Simply HQ and we work hard to share inspirational pics. Photograph...Read more »
10 years of Sculpted Steel
We recently received a beautiful invitation from one of our indie business members asking us to help...Read more »
Life after the Summer…time to harvest
You will have noticed that we have taken a little break from telling our stories for a few weeks ove...Read more »
10 School Holiday Activities by Amanda White Photography
Our regular readers will know that we share an eclectic mis of stories and ideas about indie busines...Read more »
A Day of Action for Two Wheels
Today – a story of cycling, family fun & an indie festival experience. One of our members,...Read more »
Fore the love of Willow & Dad
For those of you who read our stories regularly, you will know that we make little distinction betwe...Read more »
How to do Life as an Indie Business Owner
How to do life as an indie business owner has come into focus this week. As life always has a way of...Read more »
A home made with magic by Hestia Home
If you are looking for inspiration for the home this weekend, then this is the story for you. Hestia...Read more »
Hall of Fame for magic places to stay
Today’s story is a just one to swell your heart. It is a tale of two magic indie businesses wh...Read more »
A Story of Tears and Cheers
We have been bursting to share this story with you since we had a rare moment in front of the telly ...Read more »
A Story of Making a History of England at Middleport Pottery
This inspirational story has hit the headlines this week and we are so thrilled for Simply member &a...Read more »
Why do we tell stories?
Simply Great Britain started out as Simply Staffordshire – a handpicked guide to Staffordshire...Read more »
Wellbeing Show Success Story
As stories go, this one has a lovely feeling of wellbeing to it. So it should, it is the story of su...Read more »
Riding into town with the elite!
Telling stories about stand out indie business in Great Britain is what we do (amongst other things!...Read more »
Sally’s Cornish Adventure
Our blog is an eclectic place we have written about everything from a top chocolate cake recipe to s...Read more »
We launched our How To Guides!
At Simply HQ, we spend a lot of time developing the support and celebration we can offer our amazing...Read more »
Making Memories with Weekends Away
Spring is still trying to emerge its pretty head despite more promises of the white stuff this weeke...Read more »
5 Ways to Fill February with Love
The 1st of February seems to mark a real step forward into a new year – a month with more ligh...Read more »
Vegan Weekend Crowd Pleaser
You don’t have to be following a Veganuary regime to want to enjoy some vegan food. Many of us...Read more »
12 Days – Day 12 & Father Christmas is on his way!
So Christmas Eve is finally here…that magical day when Christmas settles into our homes and we...Read more »
12 Days – day 11 Last Minute Indie Shopping
Because this year’s big day lands on a Monday, lots of us have now finished work and need to d...Read more »
12 Days – Day 8 Time for Festive Hygge
We have suffered from that classic of pre Christmas treats – man flu – at Simply HQ over...Read more »
12 Days – Day 7 3 Ways with Sloe Gin
Today is the last day of term for many people, if your kids are didn’t break up at the weekend...Read more »
12 Days – Day 4 An heirloom Christmas Tree
There are many approaches to a Christmas tree and all are held dear by their owners. There are sophi...Read more »
12 Days – Day 3. Hand Made Wreaths
A hand made wreath, packed full of natural, seasonal delights is very hard to beat. Each will bring ...Read more »
Easiest Mince Pie Recipe Ever!
The mince pie recipe of the century. This is a Simply HQ favourite and has replaced all other method...Read more »
Are you a Stand out Indie Business Owner?
Over the last couple of weeks you may have noticed that we have evolved! Our journey started out in ...Read more »
Make a Family Christmas Cake this Weekend
There may well be some of you who have made your Christmas cake already and are feeding it religious...Read more »
Best Bonfire Night Brownies
Bonfire night has been overrun in recent years by Halloween but it is still a special night with a r...Read more »
Halloween Toffee Apples
Autumn brings many gorgeous things but one of the most delicious are apples….crisp, sweet, Bri...Read more »
The Finishing Touch
Guest blog – We work with amazing independent business every day and know that their commitmen...Read more »
5 Ways to Celebrate the Harvest Weekend
I am lucky enough to live in the countryside and once I have got over the mini grief as Summer ends,...Read more »
The Power of Gathering Indie Businesses Together
Yesterday was our first gathering since our Summer break – Coffee Break networking for indepen...Read more »
