A special small business “taster” market took place in Commercial Road and Playland Creative Hub, as part of the national Small Business Saturday campaign, offering visitors the perfect opportunity to shop local, discover unique gifts, and support local makers and businesses.
Visitors were able to find a variety of offerings, including handcrafted cakes, premium artificial floral arrangements, organic Korean Beauty products, fresh preservative free artisan breads, hand drawn cards, award winning soaps and independent travel agency offering personalised holiday planning.
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5. Small Business Saturday
Eleanor Mitchell of Horror Couture Designs. Small Business Taster Christmas Market. Entrepreneurs showed off their products at a Portsmouth City Council and Portsmouth Creates initiative in Commercial Road, PortsmouthPicture: Chris Moorhouse (301125-11) | Chris Moorhouse
6. Small Business Saturday
Lottie Davenport, left, and Luna Bradford. Small Business Taster Christmas Market. Entrepreneurs showed off their products at a Portsmouth City Council and Portsmouth Creates initiative in Commercial Road, Portsmouth Picture: Chris Moorhouse (301125-15) | Chris Moorhouse
7. Small Business Saturday
Apothecary Rachel Gilbert of Auntie Ducks' Apothecary. Small Business Taster Christmas Market. Entrepreneurs showed off their products at a Portsmouth City Council and Portsmouth Creates initiative in Commercial Road, Portsmouth Picture: Chris Moorhouse (301125-12) | Chris Moorhouse
8. Small Business Saturday
Sarah Billmore of Hiccup Designs. Small Business Taster Christmas Market. Entrepreneurs showed off their products at a Portsmouth City Council and Portsmouth Creates initiative in Commercial Road, Portsmouth Picture: Chris Moorhouse (301125-08) | Chris Moorhouse