Small Business Saturday returns this Saturday, 7 December, and provides an important opportunity to champion Teddington's independent businesses, visit the local high street and shop local ahead of the holidays.

Taking place on the first Saturday in December each year, Small Business Saturday UK is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign that highlights small business success.

Teddington's small businesses make up the core of our community and help to create a vibrant, unified neighbourhood.

Shopping locally isn't just convenient as our independents offer one-of-a-kind goods and a customer experience you won't find online or in larger chain stores, and much of what you'll pick up is sourced and crafted locally.

It's also a great way to invest in the local economy and jobs market.

This gifting season, save on travel and delivery costs and give some extra support to Teddington's fantastic independent businesses when they need it most.

Independent business in Teddington include:

• The Collecterie
• Happy Potter
• The Loft
• ONE HUNDRED HIGH STREET
• Shambles bar and restaurant
• La Casa Del Habano
• Teddington Cheese
• Park Lane Stables
• The Beach
• The Flying Cloud Cafe