Shop Local This Christmas
Editor’s Picks: Winter Retreats
30th October 2023
What's On: Royal William Yard
31st October 2023
We have collaborated with local businesses to bring you the ultimate shopping guide for your Christmas list.
Bulletproof Brewing
Located on Mutley Plain, our bustling Taproom is a welcoming haven for craft beer enthusiasts. Explore an array of expertly crafted brews, perfect for both aficionados and those seeking new flavours.
Amongst the lively ambience, enjoy live music, trivia nights, and special events. Looking for some food to wash down the beer? You’ll find a range of hearty Hearth Pizza’s on offer. Whether you’re after a casual night out with friends or a post-work unwind, the Mutley Plain taproom is the ultimate destination. Stop by and discover why they’re the most popular place on the street.
Cave Delight Diner
Cave’s Delight Dining, a fresh addition to Plymouth’s culinary scene, is an enticing Romanian restaurant that tantalizes taste buds with its commitment to quality.
The menu boasts an array of traditional dishes, all prepared with fresh ingredients sourced from Plymouth Market, Devon, and Cornwall suppliers. Frozen food is strictly off the menu, ensuring every meal is fresh and full of flavorful. What’s truly remarkable is their affordability; offering fantastic value for money, and allowing diners to savour authentic Romanian cuisine without emptying their pockets. Moreover, the unique decor transports guests to a rustic, cave-like setting, enhancing the dining experience with a distinctive ambience.
Excaliber Associated LTD
Do finances leave you confused and stop you making a decision?
Maybe it’s time to have a complete review of your finances. Excaliber Associates Ltd are local independent financial advisers who are fully regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and offer impartial, whole of market advice.
We pride ourselves on jargon-free financial advice and making it all clear and understandable.
We offer a wide range of services including:
Demystifying your pensions and helping you get the best retirement.
Reviewing that life cover you arranged years ago for your family or your mortgage to ensure it is still meeting your needs.
Independent impartial advice on purchasing or remortgaging a property. At Excaliber, we have vast experience in all types of mortgages.
We offer a completely free no obligation meeting to see if we can save you money.
For Sound Advice Simply Presented
Please visit our website www.excaliber-ifa.co.uk or call us on 01752 340183 to find out about all the services we offer.
Kaya Gallery
Grab yourself a unique Christmas gift this year from the wonderful Kaya Gallery.
This family-run art gallery on Southside Street, The Barbican, features artwork by local legends Robert Lenkiewicz and Brian Pollard, surrealist photography by Terry Coxon, and exquisite glasswork by M&D Glass. Recently honoured as #thepeoplesgallery, they cater to a diverse audience. For a special holiday treat, explore their extensive collection of pin badge sets, spanning famous bands, films, actors, TV shows, hobbies, and football teams, with approximately 150 unique designs. These badges, including family-themed options, make thoughtful and meaningful gifts when personalized to the recipient’s interests.
Borrow Don't Buy
We are Borrow Don’t Buy, Plymouth’s Library of Things. We believe you can have access to the things you need, without it costing the Earth.
We are just like a regular library but with things instead of books. From pressure washers to carpet cleaners, projectors to gazebos, we have a huge range of over 600 items that you can borrow at low prices. Every week we help our members save money, make space in their homes, and reduce their environmental impact.
Give yourself and your loved ones the gift of borrowing, and #BECOMEABORROWER today!
Marie Hewitt Interiors
Located above Plympton’s bustling Ridgeway, our highly skilled team have been designing and creating made to measure, curtains, blinds, and soft furnishings for over 20 years.
We will guide you through the process of planning and selecting styles and fabrics to complement your type of windows and interior. From the initial consultation to provide ideas and inspiration, to a full survey, delivery and installation. “Marie delivers knowledgeable advice in a friendly manner, from choosing fabrics through measuring up to delivery and installation of my blinds and cushions, it has been a pleasant experience and needless to say I am delighted with the finished product. All round excellent service from Marie and her team.” Sam, Private Client.
M & K Locksmiths
M & K Locksmiths, a family-operated local locksmith company, is committed to assisting those requiring their services. The dynamic duo behind this enterprise, Michael and Katie, bring a military background to their locksmithing expertise.
Following Michael’s recent retirement from active service, they have dedicated themselves to providing essential locksmith services in Yelverton. Their primary objective is granting access to critical locations, whether it’s in emergencies or for routine needs, while simultaneously enhancing security for residences and businesses in the West Devon region. M&K Locksmiths exemplify a dedicated and dependable locksmith service with a strong focus on their local community.
Man For All Seasons
Revolutionizing your outdoor space experience, Man For All Seasons merge their horticultural expertise and years of experience to enhance your garden’s long-term enjoyment.
As a tight-knit team of dedicated horticulturists, gardeners, and designers, they’ve earned an excellent reputation in Plymouth since 2010. Man for all Seasons has breathed new life into countless gardens in Plymouth, impressing residents with enhanced functionality and appeal through new designs and maintenance.
Plymouth Business Network
Come and network with a wide selection of trusted local businesses in a relaxed atmosphere.
Business and pleasure should not be mutually exclusive and that has always been the motto of Plymouth Business Network (PBN).
Grow your business by attending a breakfast meeting held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday morning of each month with every meeting always featuring a healthy dose of fun and laughter.
PBN members enjoy being part of a group of people they can trust, absolutely, in business and in life, and their aim is to support and help each other to become even more successful.
If you’d like to be part of that, scan the QR code below or call Mike or Jason on 01752 407774.
Spray Vision
Spray Vision has over 15 years of spray-painting experience and knowledge to transform your homes across Devon and Cornwall.
Using specialist, extremely durable paint from Italy, they can match any colour you like, including Farrow & Ball, Little Greene, Dulux, RAL etc. The spraying process produces a superior finish over brushing and rolling and gives a flawless ‘factory finish’. They offer various options, depending on your budget and requirements from a full-package respray, outside of doors, full carcass, side panels and doors only. Spray Vision tackles all types of projects, but their primary focus is Kitchens. Please get in touch, Spray Vision provides quick no-obligation quotes. Visit their Facebook or Instagram page to see more!
Greenscombe Accounting
Greenscombe Accounting is a renowned financial services firm known for its expertise and dedication to clients.
With comprehensive knowledge of accounting and financial management solutions, they cater to a diverse clientele, including businesses and individuals. Their services encompass bookkeeping, payroll management, individual self-assessment tax returns and financial consultations. Greenscombe Accounting’s team of experts takes a personalised approach, ensuring clients receive tailored guidance and support to achieve their financial objectives. With a reputation for reliability and professionalism, Greenscombe Accounting is a trusted partner for your financial needs.
Taylor's Tails
Taylor’s Tails is a premier dog grooming establishment catering to all breeds.
With a passion for pampering our four-legged friends, our skilled groomers offer top-notch services that cater to each dog’s unique needs. From stylish cuts and baths to specialized breed-specific grooming, we ensure that every pup leaves our salon looking and feeling their best. Our friendly and experienced staff prioritize your pet’s comfort and safety, making the grooming experience stress-free. At Taylor’s Tails, we’re not just dog groomers; we’re dog lovers, committed to providing the utmost care and attention to ensure every tail wags with joy.
Diamond Laser Clinic
Get yourself ready and feeling your best for Christmas and to welcome in the New Year.
Diamond Laser Clinic is owned by Kirtsy, a registered nurse, who provides an array of services beyond laser treatments. Offering fat loss injections, vitamin injections, skin rejuvenation procedures, and chemical peels. Kirsty’s expertise and qualifications ensure a comprehensive range of options to address various cosmetic and wellness needs. So whether it’s enhancing your appearance, improving your skin’s health, or aiding in weight management, Diamond Laser Clinic is a great place to deliver safe and effective treatments to help you look and feel your best.
Fruity Roots
FruityRoots advocates mindful consumption, encouraging you to buy only what you need with minimal plastic in sight, reducing food waste and being better for the environment.
Supporting local farmers, their selection includes the utmost quality of the freshest, locally sourced goods with deliveries every day into their shop, with some produce being picked the day before. Explore FruityRoots Christmas hamper ideas, featuring chutneys, marmalades, crackers, olives, biscuits, and more. You’ll also find a variety of South West cheeses and deli goods. Remember, you are what you EAT, be kind to your body and treat it to food that has TASTE.
Nimrif RC
Enter the world of radio-controlled models with Nimrif RC.
Nimrif RC boasts all the excitement of Christmas Day with a huge range of remote-controlled vehicles. After spending his childhood racing RC models, owner of Nimrif RC Jonathan Firmin, has built up the shop of his dreams after 16 years of ownership. Any RC fan would be amazed at what they see when they walk through the door.
From land, sea and air, Nimrif RC has it all!
