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Morning Twitter. I've put together a thread of 50 Welsh / eco / independent retailers that I think will serve you well if you're looking for inspiration for Christmas gifts this year. Mainly Cardiff, but some further.
Not exhaustive, @Cymruwrthgalon has an ACE list of over 200
Not exhaustive, @Cymruwrthgalon has an ACE list of over 200
Nor is it very collaborative, @ena_lloyd's #GiftLocal is where to go it you want to contribute. #shoplocal #shopcardiff #shopwales
What it IS, is a mega-thread. Everything together here on Twitter. It might be useful to others. Soz if your favourite didn't make it! 2
What it IS, is a mega-thread. Everything together here on Twitter. It might be useful to others. Soz if your favourite didn't make it! 2
First up, mainly because I've just had some, for excellent coffee in great packaging there's @HardLinesCoffee
https://hard-lines.co.uk/
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https://hard-lines.co.uk/
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For fancy tea, there is the utterly delicious @waterlooteahttps://waterlootea.com/
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. @crwst, who make incredible doughnuts in Cardigan, have launched a range of spreads - OMG! https://crwst.cymru/product-category/jars/
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Blaenavon Cheddar Company has some ace cheeses, including this, Black Gold, COAL CHEESE!
https://chunkofcheese.co.uk/product/black-gold/
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https://chunkofcheese.co.uk/product/black-gold/
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. @cawscenarth are a traditional, artisan cheese maker, based on the edge of Carmarthenshire. They are the makers of the famous Perl Las and Perl Wen cheeses. https://www.cawscenarth.co.uk/
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Cakes in the post from @Alana_Spencer_ will sweeten even the sourest of peoplehttps://www.ridiculouslyrichbyalana.co.uk/
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Whiskey lover? It's got to be @PenderynWhiskyhttps://penderyn.wales/
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. @barryislandgin make hand-crafted gin in beautiul bottles right on the Island!
https://www.wearecraftrepublic.co.uk/barry-island-gin
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https://www.wearecraftrepublic.co.uk/barry-island-gin
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. @GowerGinCompany are an award-winning micro-distillery based in the Gower. https://the-gower-gin-company.myshopify.com/
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An independent chocolate-maker right here in Cardiff. @Heistchocolate offer amazing quality micro-batch bars, in some intriguing flavours. Also great packaging!
https://www.heistchocolate.com/chocolate
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https://www.heistchocolate.com/chocolate
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Set in Rhondda Heritage Park, this independent choclatier handmakes luxury giftshttps://www.chocolate-house.co.uk/
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If fudge is more your thing, @sbuntonchocs offers Great Taste Award winning fudge in dreamy flavours https://sarahbunton.co.uk/product-category/fudge/
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For the traditionalist, there's always Wally's. You cannot do Christmas without @wallysdeli.
https://www.wallysdeli.co.uk/
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https://www.wallysdeli.co.uk/
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. @TheGoodwashCo are a brilliant CIC who are 'changing the world, one wash at a time'. Great packaging and ethos. A special mention for their dog wash which is lovely!
https://goodwash.co.uk/
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https://goodwash.co.uk/
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D'ya know about the Physicians of Myddfai? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physicians_of_Myddfai @myddfai builds on this heritage, making lovely home and beauty products using Myddfai herbs. Also a #socialenterprise that work with vulnerable adults.
https://www.myddfai.com/
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https://www.myddfai.com/
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Contemporary Welsh goods galore are available @NiaBodlon. There's something for everyone!
https://www.bodlon.com/
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https://www.bodlon.com/
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Buying for a dysgwr? The @AngharadAdra shop is full of tasteful Welsh gifts
https://adrahome.com/
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https://adrahome.com/
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. @GwenynGruffydd is a Great Taste Award winning, artisan, single-origin, unpasteurised Welsh honey supplier. Some lovely beeswax goods also available
https://www.gwenyngruffydd.co.uk/#
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https://www.gwenyngruffydd.co.uk/#
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. @sussed in Porthcawl is a community Co-op packed FULL of lovely ethical and local goods. Worth a trip, especially if you catch @margaretminhin4 in the shophttp://www.sussedwales.com/
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