Tell us your favourite small business in West Berkshire

Newbury Weekly News backs Small Business Saturday on December 5

The Newbury Weekly News is getting behind Small Business Saturday on December 5 and we want you to help us recognise the independent retailers and traders that add so much to our community.

Tell us your favourite small business in West Berkshire and we will then compile a shortlist so that people can vote for their number one.

You can nominate your favourite by leaving a comment below or via the Newburytoday Facebook page. You can also email your nomination to editor@newburynews.co.uk.

Let us know the shop, restaurant, family firm, manufacturer, wholesaler, online trader or small business that makes your life special or goes above and beyond in terms of customer service.

We will present a certificate to the winning business and give it valuable editorial coverage.

So nominate your favourite small business now!

Last year, Small Business Saturday was a runaway success.

• 16.5 million people shopped in a small independent business on the day, representing a

20 per cent increase in footfall on 2013 or – 2.7m more shoppers.

• 64 per cent of UK consumers were aware of the day, a 33 per cent increase on 2013.

• Small Business Saturday had more than 3.5 million Facebook views and #SmallBizSatUK trended at number one all day

on Twitter on December 6, 2014.