Thread by @TLTeddington, *COUNTDOWN* One month to Christmas Did you know, Totally Locally [...]

*COUNTDOWN* One month to Christmas

Did you know, Totally Locally Teddington was launched 8 years ago almost to the day in response to hearing too many locals saying they were "popping to Kingston" or elsewhere to do their Christmas shopping.

We wanted to remind locals of what was on their doorstep and encourage them to #ShopLocal first, whenever possible.

In a week's time, many of our traders (deemed non-essential businesses which have been forced to remain closed) will be re-opening their doors. Please do remember them while you're making your list of gifts to buy for your family and friends.

You can find any kind of gift in any price range from homeware, clothes, sports wear, giftware, food, wine, cheeses to vouchers for hair & body treatments as well as vouchers for meals at so many of our lovely local independent restaurants & cafes. All within walking distance.

We are lucky that we still have an interesting mix of independent retailers in Teddington and not the cloned chain centres which do dominate some towns.

In Teddington, you can shop easily and safely whilst avoiding the thronging crowds and queues of the larger centres. Please #shoplocal and support our independent traders whenever you can.

For homeware gifts, think @shop_heirloom @TheLoftHome @Charcoal @thecollecterie

For food and wine, think @TeddngtonCheese @TW11Butcher @thegoodwineshop @havachocolait @FallowDeerCafe @Shamblesbar @No_One_One_Four @katerefill @thecavanbakery @Londonhealthfd

For hair and body products or treatments, think @mphairsalon @elementsted @simplyskinuk @housecatslondon @DAPPERBARBERS @RichardHairUK

For clothing, think @ViaTeddington @Studio148nita

For children's gifts, think @HappyPotterC @shop_heirloom @TheLoftHome

For sports gear, think @TeddSportsLtd @upandrunninguk