LOCKDOWN life is taking its toll and we recognise how incredibly difficult it must be for small, independent producers at what should be their busiest time of the year.

In a bid to do our bit to help, we have this week launched our Warrington Guardian virtual Christmas market.

Each day we will introduce some Warrington traders and tell you how you can get in touch with them to buy products. We will also publish a comprehensive festive gift guide nearer to Christmas.

Any small businesses that have not yet got in touch can still do so using the contact form below to be considered for upcoming spotlights.

Native 21

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Orford artist and designer Nicole Beswick sells pop culture greetings cards and gifts – the weird and wonderful designs feature everything from Home Alone themed car air fresheners to Friday Night Dinner Christmas gift wrap.

All hand illustrated and designed by Nicole in a shed at the bottom of her garden.

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Items can be ordered for online delivery or local drop off in the Warrington area (dependant upon product type)

Visit native21.com

Sweet Little Crafts

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Warrington-born Maria Donoghue crafts bespoke Christmas and home decor items.

The bestsellers at the moment are the handmade festive wreaths, organza covered Christmas baubles embellished with ivory flowers, ribbons and a bow and hand-painted candlesticks finished with flowers.

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Delivery is free in Warrington. Email mbesidnut222@hotmail.co.uk

Fluffi

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Old Hall resident Tom Gibson launched Fluffi last year.

He said: "We sell the softest throw blankets and cushions imaginable. Perfect for this time of year. Products will be dropped off free of charge to any Warrington resident."

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Visit myfluffi.com

Amore Garlands

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Grappenhall resident Kath Hearn sells padded heart hangers, heart garlands, stars, door stops and cushion covers – mostly in Laura Ashley and Sophie Allport fabrics.

She said: "At Christmas I have plenty of hearts, stars and garlands in lovely Christmassy fabrics. You are welcome to collect from me, or I can deliver or post, depending on where you live.

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"If there is something you would like making that I don't have in my shop, please ask and I will always try to help you out."

Visit ebay.co.uk/str/amoregarlands and facebook.com/amoregarlands

All Things Nice

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Jade Rowlinson, who lives off Wilderspool Causeway, creates personalised kids' wear – with elf pyjamas being a particular favourite at the moment.

Free delivery in Warrington. Visit facebook.com/allthingsnicejc

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