Small Business Saturday in Worcester

• October 5th, 2016 by Worcester BID
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Did you know Worcester has more than 300 independent retailers?

With around 60% of Worcester city centre businesses being independents offering unique experiences to shop, eat and play, Worcester BID and Worcester City Council are keen to embrace Small Business Saturday and promote the plethora of quality independents.

How can you support & participate in the campaign?

I’m a Small Business

• Register and advertise your business on the Small Business Finder for free!
• Download the Small Business Saturday logos to use on your website or social media!
• Send off for, or download (and print at home) the free Small Business Saturday marketing pack
• If you’ve got any plans for the day, be sure to tell the Worcester BID team and Small Business Saturday team about it, so we can give you a shout out via Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Use #Worcester and #SmallBizSatUK or tag @WorcesterBID.
• More resources can be found on https://smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com/

Need some inspiration for activities, promotions and offers? Take a look at the Totally Locally website: http://totallylocally.org/

Are there any special activities planned for businesses in Worcester? 

On Saturday 3rd December 2016 local Worcester businesses can take advantage of having a stall at the Upmarket event in High Street and Angel Place to showcase their businesses. Stalls are offered at a special reduced rate of £10 for local businesses. The Upmarket is operated by local market operator LSD Promotions. Please download the booking form and terms and conditions here:
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Useful contacts to discuss your ideas:

Nadja von Dahlen (Marketing & Events Manager, Worcester BID) – 01905 731612, nadja.vondahlen@worcesterbid.com
Helen Mole (Local Centres Office, Worcester City Council) – 01905 722309, helen.mole@worcester.gov.uk
Janet Yates (Worcester City Council) – 01905 722106, janet.yates@worcester.gov.uk
Dermot McGillicuddy (Director, LSD Promotions / Worcester City Markets) – 01384 877336, dermot@lsdpromotions.com

 

I’m a Customer

• Take a look at the Worcester BID business directory to start exploring what’s on your doorstep in Worcester city centre or use the Small Business Finder to find small businesses near you
• Tweet, post and Instagram photos of yourself supporting your local businesses with #Worcester and #SmallBizSatUK or tag @WorcesterBID
• Pledge your support for your local small businesses on the Small Business Saturday website: https://smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com

Small Business Saturday Special Events in Worcester

Crafted For You – Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum (Foregate Street)
5th November 2016 – 7th January 2017
*** Special Event*** Saturday 3rd December – festive drink and mince pie  11am – 1pm and get 10% off purchases all day in the Crafted for You exhibition and Art Gallery & Museum Shop.
www.worcestershire.gov.uk/museums/site/scripts/events_info.php?location=City+Art+Gallery+and+Museum

 

 

 

Book signing – Worcester Tourist Information Centre (High Street), 12pm – 2pm
Bob Blanford will be coming in to meet people and sign his new book Spike.The book is about Worcester City Police the good coppers and the bad pennies,The lives of the heroes and the crimes they encountered.
www.visitworcestershire.org

 

 

 

Embrace (Reindeer Court)
Festive Fitting Day – with free fizz and mince pies offered to customers being fitted plus free gift wrapping on all Xmas gifts purchased.
www.embraceluxurylingerie.co.uk

 

 

 

Wise Owl Toys are participating in @AmexUK Shop Small scheme from 3^rd to 18^th December
“There’s nothing quite like the feeling of finding a hidden gem in a small shop; not only do you experience the joy of buying something unique, there’s also the satisfaction that you’re supporting a local business. What’s more, as an American Express Cardmember you will be rewarded for supporting your local high street. When you spend £10 or more in a single transaction at a participating small business during the campaign period (3 to 18 December 2016) you will receive a £5 statement credit, a great way to make your money go further in the run up to Christmas.”
www.wiseowltoys.co.uk/

 

 

Local business stalls at Worcester Market at Angel Place, 9am – 4pm and Worcester Upmarket at High Street 10am – 4pm
www.worcestercitymarkets.co.uk

 

 

 

 

 

Explore festive events, exhibitions and activities taking place in Worcester on Saturday 3rd December and take a look at the What’s on listings on the Christmas in Worcester website

• Face Painting at CrownGate Chapel Walk, 12.00 – 5.30pm, free
• Festival of Christmas Trees at Worcester Cathedral, 9.00am – 6.30pm, free
• Story Time with Father Christmas at CrownGate Friary Walk, 12.00 – 5.30pm, free
• Nutcracker Trail at CrownGate Chapel & Friary Walk, all day, free
• Crafted for You at Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum (Foregate Street, Worcester, WR1 1DT), 10.30 – 4.30pm, free admission
• Lantern making workshop at The Hive (Sawmill Walk, The Butts, Worcester, WR1 3PD).
  Kids can get creative at The Hive with lantern making workshops. Ready for this year’s enchanting lantern parade that is taking to the City on Thursday 8 December at 6pm. Sessions are 11am – 12pm & 1.30 – 2.30pm. £3.50 – willow lantern making for 7+ years. £2.00 – mini lantern making.
• Christmas Rat-A-Tat Tales at the Hive (Sawmill Walk, The Butts, Worcester, WR1 3PD).
  Listen out for the rat-a-tat in the children’s library. Storytime is about to begin… No booking necessary, just turn up and join in for free. Every Saturday and Sunday in December from 3 December, 11am & 3pm.
• Historic Ghost Walk incl. glass of mulled wine, meet at Elgar Statue at 7.30pm, £8.50 (01905 611427)
• Worcester Walks, leaving from The Guildhall, £5, on request (07890 222117)
• ‘The Worcester Story’ Walk, leaving from The Guildhall, £5, 6pm or at request (07949 222137)
• Various exhibitions at the Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum, The Hive & the Cathedral
• ‘Worcester – Just Gift Wrap’ at CrownGate Friary Walk will be turning the stress of wrapping gifts this Christmas on its head, with the opening of their gift wrapping shop; a new service to raise money over the Christmas period for the rehabilitation centre’s run by the Salvation Army. Prices start from £2 per item. 9am – 5.30pm.