5 Businesses in Brighton You MUST Support Post COVID-19
Now that life is beginning to get back to normal and restaurants, bars, and shops are slowly re-opening their doors, it’s now more important than ever to support the local businesses that supported us. Being based in Brighton means we are surrounded by amazing businesses who look after the community, so we wanted to show you a few that we’re proud to support.
1. Lucy and Yak
Lucy and Yak are an independent feminist fashion brand with a local store in Brighton. During lockdown, they took a break from fashion and started making scrubs for NHS Nurses, helping combat the PPE shortage.
To say thank you, give them a follow, or have a look at their online store to brighten up your day. If you’re passing by their store once we’ve returned to normal, make sure to stop in and say thank you!
Visit their website here, or find them on Instagram here.
2. Curry Leaf Cafe
You might know the Curry Leaf Cafe for their wonderful South Indian street food - but did you know you can have it delivered straight to your door as a ready meal?
There’s no minimum order, and free delivery to help those sheltering! Just make sure you check the delivery slots, as they deliver to the same area all at once to keep their service low on Carbon emissions.
Visit their website here.
3. Lindsay’s Animal School
Keeping the kids entertained isn’t easy, and that’s without lockdown. Lindsay usually runs an After School Club for children where they can interact and learn about the animals she keeps, as well as visiting Care Homes and offering Animal Experience days in schools.
Since lockdown, she’s started running Animal Art Classes online, so you can keep the kids entertained and educated in a unique way! Be sure to stop by and say thank you once she’s able to reopen, and book an online session for the family.
Visit her website here.
4. Painting Pottery Cafe
Painting Pottery Cafe normally runs fun, in person pottery classes that range from Kids Parties to Hen Parties to Team Building exercises. Since lockdown, they’ve started providing At Home Pottery Kits!
If you’re looking for a sheltering hobby to do with your partner or family, Painting Pottery Cafe might have just what you’re looking for.
Visit their website here.
5. Brighton and Hove Food Partnership
Brighton and Hove Food Partnership have been running a Crowdfunding campaign to get food parcels and pre-prepared meals to those who are vulnerable or self-isolating, ensuring our community is that much safer.
Help protect those who need it most by supporting their Crowdfunding campaign, or go to their website to see what other projects they’re running right now.
You can find their Crowdfunding here, or go straight to their website here.
We hope this has helped you think of a few different places to support once we’re back to normal, or while you’re stuck at home. Brighton is full of amazing independent businesses and we love supporting them wherever we can, especially when they do so much to support our community! Do you know any other local businesses that deserve a shout out? Let us know, tell your friends - let’s support our local economy together!