This Small Business Saturday, we're celebrating something special – the heartbeat of our community, powered by independent shops, cafés, and creative spaces that make our neighbourhood uniquely ours. The Local Difference When you shop at a small business, you're not just making a purchase – you're investing in your community. That money circulates locally, supporting other small businesses, creating jobs for your neighbours, and helping to maintain the vibrant, distinctive character of our...

Good morning lovely people! The silly season has well and truly arrived, and what a wonderful start it's been! It was absolutely magical to be at the turning on of the Christmas lights – well done to New Malden Rotary Club for putting on such a fantastic event, and of course at Jubilee Square too. There's nothing quite like sharing these special moments with our lovely community. Now, even though the weather outside might be a bit gloomy, don't forget about us here at B&Bs! We're your cosy...

Running a small hospitality business has always been a labour of love, but I won't pretend it hasn't become increasingly challenging. The recent budget changes have added another layer of difficulty to an already demanding landscape. There are days when the weight of it all feels heavy, when the spreadsheets don't balance the way we'd hoped, and when we wonder what the future holds. But then I walk through the doors of our two little spaces, and I'm reminded of why we do this. These aren't...