Support Women Owned Businesses at Sunny Bank Mills for International Women's Day
Sunny Bank Mills in Farsley, Leeds is the perfect place to support women-owned businesses, so heres a round-up of the best retail and food based indies for International Women's Day:
Cahm - founded by Amy
A luxury home fragrance and well-being brand sharing a positive mental-health message through beautiful design-led gift. Started on her kitchen table in 2020 Amy has been making candles ever since. Proudly independent, female-founded and stays true to their ethics of being hand-made, sustainably sourced, vegan friendly and cruelty free.
https://thecahmcollective.com/
Metz Cheesemonger - created by Emmanuelle
An award winning cheesemonger hailing from France, Emmanuelle brings expert knowledge to Farsley and incredibly tasting cheese for a really reasonable price. Find your dream cheese with a quick chat!
https://metzcheesemonger.tillex.co.uk/
Scrap - owned by Louise
Scrap is a huge emporium of materials for art and play including fabrics, paper and craft items often saved from landfill. Brought to you by Louise who worked in the education and community sector for many years.
https://scrapstuff.co.uk/
The Gallery - run by Arts Director Anna
In charge of the gallery and artist studios at Sunny Bank Mills, Anna is passionate about improving access to the arts and loves seeing it pop-up in unconventional spaces. The gallery supports and sells the work of artists from Yorkshire and beyond.
https://www.sunnybankmills.co.uk/arts/gallery/
Emma White and The Jewellery Makers - founded by Emma
Working in the jewellery trade for over 20 years, Emma featured on the BBC programme All That Glitters, making it to the final of the competitions. The Jewellery makers run classes and have a retail showroom at the mill.
https://thejewellerymakers.co.uk/
Grumpy's & Saint Judes - owned by sisters Cassie and Alex
A wood fired pizza restaurant and beer garden run by sisters Cassie and Alex. If that's not enough for you, pop across to Saint Judes for amazing bagels and burgers too.
https://www.grumpysleeds.co.uk/
Beckett and Beckett - founded by Deb
Family owned interior design studio and shop, founded by Deb. If you're looking for female-founded high end design for your home or commercial business, Beckett and Beckett are your people!
https://beckettsinteriors.com/
US! Silly Loaf - fumbled together by me, Sophie
Recently launched at Sunny Bank Mills, Silly Loaf encourages you to find your joy in our shop full of silliness and colour. Featuring the work of 20+ independent artists and makers plus the full range of Silly Loaf jewellery and accessories. Manned by me, pop in for a chat about joy, creativity or just life!
https://shop.sillyloaf.com/
Not in Leeds? Here's a whole bunch of incredible women offering 10% off their online shops for International Women's Day:
Lumiere Photographic: https://lumierephotographic.com/
Little Lovers: https://www.littleloversceramics.etsy.com
The Silicone Straw Company: https://www.thesiliconestrawcompany.co.uk/
Meg Hawkins Art: https://www.meghawkins.com/
Fig & Rose Home: www.figandrosehome.co.uk
Bean and Bemble: https://www.beanandbemble.com/
LSW London: https://lswmindcards.com/
Devaiya Oils: https://devaiyaoils.com/
Little Roglets: https://littleroglets.com/
