The #UKGiftHour #UKGiftAM hosting team is drawn from all walks of small business in the UK – and as well as being passionate about what they do, all are knowledgeable, friendly and eager to help fellow independents and creatives. Add that to the hundreds of makers who all regularly join in and you can see why the #UKGiftHour #UKGiftAM is the top-trending and fun Twitter/X #supportsmallbusiness showcase it is!
Here's a brief introduction to the team with links to what they offer.
David Knight
Presents of Mind
Former newspaper editor and television publicity officer David runs Presents of Mind, a database that matches gift ideas from UK independent and creative businesses to every day’s feelgood highlights
Creative Cornish maid currently located in Sheffield. Independent skincare and wellness Fairy Spamother, indie/small business advocate and social media emoji-wielder. Noisy.
From his Cambridgeshire garden workshop, Philip makes unique fused glass jewellery, bowls and ornaments. He has a real passion for the medium's endless techniques, effects, colours and beauty.
Sue uses traditional bookbinding skills to handcraft beautiful and practical notebooks and journals. That means measuring, cutting, folding, pressing, punching, glueing, stitching and assembling entirely by hand.
Saz started Spratt’s Designs when she was medically retired from mainstream work. She relearned skills gained as a stage manager, adding gold leafing, graphic design and traditional painting to create an eclectic range of crafts.
Amanda creates items using eco-friendly materials and macrame techniques, as well as offering carefully chosen, often nature-inspired, fashion jewellery.