How to support Salford businesses – A guide to shopping local this Christmas [Video]

Since the beginning of the pandemic, there has been a call to support local businesses to ensure they don’t permanently close, with nearly half of small businesses in the UK fearing it could take 12 months to recover from their losses.

This Christmas is better than any to start thinking about where to spend your money to buy gifts – as well as whose benefitting from your spending.

From gin to flowers, even something for our fury friends – Salford has it all, here’s our small guide to shopping local this Christmas.

Hidden Gem Drinks

Hidden Gem Drinks, based in Pendlebury, opened back in March 2017 and offers a range of spirits, specifically gin.

The family run distillery were inspired by “the local craft beer and gin scene in Salford and Manchester”. The name comes from the 16th century chapel St Mary’s Church in the city centre, known locally as The Hidden Gem.

Every spirit …