It’s Small Business Saturday and I would like to reveal the winners of my local competition in Reading East.

I would like to congratulate the winners and to thank all our local small businesses for the contribution that they make to our town.

My competition received hundreds of nominations, which shows just how well loved our local businesses are. Small enterprises are at the centre of our communities and need our support – so, if you can, please keep supporting them today, throughout the festive period and beyond

Thank you once again to everyone who voted and have helped me celebrate so many of the fantastic small businesses in Reading.

The 2023 ‘Small Business Saturday – Reading East’ Winners are:

Forget me nots florist – Winners in ‘Goods & Services’

Mama’s Way – Winners in ‘Restaurants & Eateries’

Eclectic Games – Winners in ‘Hobbies & Pastimes’

Yoga with Tessa – Winners in ‘Wellbeing & Activities’

Madoo – Italian Deli Cafe – Winners in ‘Cafes and Coffee Shops’

SH Music – Winners in ‘Arts, Crafts & Entertainment’

The Greyfriar, Reading – Winners in ‘Pubs & Bars’

NYLON Hair Artists – Winners in ‘Beauty & Self-Care’