Shop Local, Make a Big Impact: Celebrating Small Business Saturday!

Small Business Saturday UK is a grassroots campaign dedicated to celebrating small business success and inspiring consumers to "shop local" and support businesses in their communities.

While the event takes place annually on the first Saturday in December, its mission is to create a lasting positive impact on small businesses year-round.

On this day, shoppers across the UK show their support for small businesses, whether in store or online. The next Small Business Saturday will be held on December 7th, 2024. We will be celebrating by highlighting members of our community that make October Books thrive. Look out across socials and in the shop for our 'Small business, big impact' story. 

We want to highlight other local small businesses you can be supporting on this day and in the future: 

• Bitterne Park Stores for fresh fruit and veg, cheese (mmmmm) and some great wines and beers as well as a comprehensive refillery

• Gaia Health Store in Bedford Place @gaiahealthstore Look out for them at the Carlton Place Market on the 7th December @carltonplacemarket

• The Southampton Sewing Hub in Rose Road offering sewing skills development, confidence, and creativity with professional tools and support.