It's with a heavy heart to say that 2020 has not been an easy ride for small businesses.

With Covid-19 restrictions closing many independent retailers on the high street businesses owners have battled to keep afloat.

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But as we approach Christmas, now would be the time to think and support local small businesses in Bracknell Forest.

Many independent retailers stock personalised gifts and items you cannot get in mainstream stores.

And these shops are really the gift that keeps on giving.

We have listed a number of small businesses in Bracknell where you can buy your loved ones Christmas presents this year.

Click on the links on the names to be directed to their business page.

  • Fabulous Drinks Company, Bracknell -Treat your gin lover to a locally made gin. The company features its signature Royal Berkshire Gin made in the borough - you couldn't get more local than that!
  • Little Byrd's Fudge -For £11 you can pre-order handmade fudge with a variety of delicious flavours. Festive flavours include Baileys, Chocolate Orange, Gingerbread and more.
  • Jam Bath Bombs - Treat your loved one with one of these cute festive bath bombs, perfect to enjoy a relaxing bath with.
  • Butterfly Bliss - If you love to light a candle and fill the fragrance in your room then these handmade wax melts from Butterfly Bliss.
  • Mumma Made - This company in Warfield offers personalised gifts from bottles, stockings, baubles and more.
  • Tinkers - Buy your loved one a personalised Lego character minifigure frame.
  • Flowers By Kate - Why not purchase a personalised bouquet of flowers would be perfect for someone this Christmas.
  • Ruth Weather - This local lady creates bespoke coloured pencil portraits from photo references.
  • Masters Sweet Treats - This company sells handmade sweet bags and boxes and they'd make the perfect stocking filler this Christmas.
  • Friends Boutique - From jewellery, purses, clothing and scarves, there's a fantastic selection of gorgeous gifts to choose from.
  • Lilith Loves Henry - For the new parents, why not purchase a beautifully designed teething toy or dummy from this local company.
  • Unknown Apparel - Treat your loved one t-shirt, hoody or personalised Santa sack.
  • Tony Hackett - Treat someone to a family photoshoot. For £50 they get the shoot, digital images and a framed print.
  • Apothenie - Binfield based business selling EcoSoya vegetable-based wax candles and natural room mists 
  • Mini Love Designs - Gift someone a pair of personalised festive pyjamas.

If you're a local business and want to be added to the list email: isabella.perrin@newsquest.co.uk