Epanoui

The Twelve Days of Bedford Indies…

This month, we've taken our love of Bedford's independent shops and businesses to its logical conclusion and rewritten The 12 Days of Christmas as an ode to them...

Happy 10th birthday, épanoui!

This month, épanoui is celebrating 10 years on Mill Street, and we caught up with owner and jewellery designer, Hannah, to find out what’s changed, what the challenges are and...

Bedford indies Christmas shopping guide 2023

Halloween's over, the nights are drawing in and Mariah is warming up her vocal chords which can onlyl mean one thing. Yes, it's time to start planning Christmas. With its wealth of independent shops...

Bedford indies’ Christmas shopping guide 2022

It's a little-known fact that Bedford has more independent shops than Cambridge, making it the perfect place to find that unique gift for even the hardest-to-buy-for person...

Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards – Independent Retailer of the Year nominees

Bedford has more independent shops than Cambridge, so it was about time we celebrated the brilliant and unique businesses at the heart of our town...

Bedford artists represented at MK pop up

A group of Bedford artists and makers are showcasing their work at a brand new pop-up shop in Milton Keynes.The Indie Collective opens...

Independent shops: saviours of the high street…

The number of independent businesses in Bedford town centre is well above the national average (57% versus 35.9%), we have more indies that Cambridge...

Off the beaten track, discover the best of St Cuthbert’s Street

Have you been to St Cuthbert’s Street recently? If not, you don’t know what you’re missing. Just off the beaten track, over the last few years the area has been attracting more and...

Eight Bedford finalists seek your votes in the Muddy Stilettos’ awards

The finalists of the Muddy Stilettos’ awards have now been announced, and the cream of Bedford’s independent businesses have been shortlisted.

Bedford’s independent businesses nominated for Muddy Stilettos Awards

Bedford’s independent businesses including Pavilion in the Park, épanoui, Made in Bedford, Vanilla Tree and Bears and Tales are celebrating being nominated in this year’s...

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