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As Southwark gears up for the festive season, the council is shining a light on local businesses to showcase what the borough has to offer this Christmas, including festive events, markets, seasonal shopping and support.

Shop local

With Christmas approaching, don’t forget to make the most of your local high streets - they have so much to offer.

By shopping local, especially if you walk, cycle or use public transport, you’re supporting local traders and the community, while at the same time helping improve the air in Southwark by keeping traffic low.

Small Business Saturday

Kick off Christmas with the Small Business Saturday Shopping and Networking Event on Saturday 2 December from 11am – 4pm. The event features a pop-up market and opportunities to network and meet small businesses and entrepreneurs.

The event is at Peckham Levels, Level 5, 95A, Rye Lane, London, SE15 4ST. 

Reasons to shop local:

• by spending money in your local shop, restaurant, café or pub, you’re supporting the local economy and helping create local jobs
• local businesses help shape the identity of the area; high streets filled with unique, vibrant and colourful shops are popular and more pleasant places to visit than places filled with chain stores
• you’re supporting your local community - high streets are so much more than just places to shop, they are also social spaces
• local shops often have more choice and are run by people who know the area well. They can offer you a product that is suitable for you, your house and even your area