N OT E F RO M T H E E D I TO R So, What’s it all about? What’s the world coming to? For many, ‘The World’ is not much bigger than their family circle, and for those in business, often not much bigger than the footprint of their office or shop, or the spare room/new ‘Office from Home.’ Here at ‘Shop Local’ HQ, we have decided to see if we could give a platform to local business, the lifeblood of any town, the backbone of the local economy. Between this and the @shoplocalkilkenny Instagram page and our new YouTube Channel,we hope the rising tide will indeed
lift all boats This magazine, along with the associated Instagram page is that stage. Non Political, non religious, non controversial and not for local, national or even international causes. The idea is to create in the minds of those who read, like or comment on the brands that they can find within the area they live. The idea is Simple. What do you need and who locally can look after that for you, EVEN IN LOCKDOWN? So have a look, support those who are working so hard to provide you with quality goods and services and #staysafe
As you go through this magazine, click the social media links (Facbook links will take you straight to Direct Messaging for the Business) and Click on the videos. All advertising in this magazine has been done without charge as a way to show our support for Local Business. If you would like to donate towards our work and support us as we support others then you’re welcome to click the link below. From the second issue we may have to charge a small amount but we would really like to keep it small. So any contribution you make as a loyal Shop Local customer is supporting us as we support others.
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#SHOPLOCAL Close your eyes and imagine that you are walking up the main street of your local town. Take in all of the windows and shopfronts of the local independent stores and businesses that call our main streets home. Look at all the comings and goings around you as people move in and out of the shops, cafes and offices. Now imagine that same street but without any of these businesses, pretty grim isn’t it? The heart and soul of our towns would be stripped away, and our
beautiful town centres would degrade and decay. These businesses don’t just provide our towns with goods and services, they help create a unique sense of community. No waiting for forty minutes on a customer care line with local businesses, they provide the personal touch and customer service that you just don’t get from other companies. The ability to give someone completely accurate directions using just business
names is a uniquely Irish thing and these businesses act as waypoints and meeting places for locals and visitors alike. Aside from the obvious economic benefits such as creating local jobs and pumping money into the local area, these businesses provide huge value to our local towns and villages, if we lose them we lose so much more than a shop or a restaurant, we lose a whole community. Sarah W Contributer
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# C O F F E E P E R S O NA What Does your favourite coffee say about you? It’s possible Your coffee order can say whether you are an introvert, extrovert, perfectionist, warm towards others, sensitive and even someone who knows what they want in life never mind in a takeaway cup. Heres what a bit of a search on the InterWeb told us!
Do any of these identify to you? Americano
You prefer to keep things simple. You are old school, patient, occasionally quiet, but efficient and set in your ways. You want a coffee that’s fast and hits the spot ASAP. But be careful, don’t become overwhelmed and need to take a step back every once in a while.
Decaffeinated Coffee
Why do you bother. JUST KIDDING WE LOVE YOU AS WELL! Control is your thing. Possibly leaning toward a perfectionist and your health both physical and mental is important to you. Occasionally overly sensitive and sometimes a bit of a worrier.
Espresso
Simply a natural born leader that knows how and get things done. No messing, deadlines met and the same expected from others . You need 8 Days in a week to fill your Calander.
Latte
Creature Comforts are your thing. Just like your latte, you like to break down the bitterness of life. You are pretty laid back, can be depended on, realistic, but decision making is not among the
first things in your daily routine. You enjoy the simple things of life. Cappuccino Espresso, milk and foam, you want everything. Elegant, sophistication and style. You’re a social animal and your local coffee shop is your second home.
Mocha
Sophistication with a hint of bold. You are warm, sensitive and liked by everyone.
DIRECT QUOTE FROM INTERWEB…
Instant Coffee You pride yourself on being traditional in some ways. Procrastination is a big part of life and you don’t get lost in the details. Who has time to brew a whole pot of coffee right?
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NEW GRAZING PLATTER DELIVERY AIMS TO CAPTURE THE ESSENCE OF IRISH FLAVOUR, WITH A MEDITERRANEAN TWIST. The Wild Grazer brings indulgent grazing platters to Kilkenny. Bringing together the best of Irish cheese and charcuterie, The Wild Grazer grazing platters are thoughtfully curated to celebrate the best of local produce. With fresh specialty cheese and charcuterie,
catering and events space. She developed her creative flair and love of bringing people together through food experiences when catering events for clients like Hilary ‘‘Ireland is a rich tapestry Clinton and Warren Buffet while working of colour and taste. We in Chicago and more wanted to capture this recently, Toronto. in our grazing platter experiences.’’ Says The Drawn back to Ireland Wild Grazer founder, Sarah Mc Gree, who during Covid, Sarah has has searched extensively fallen in love with the flavours of home again. to find the best local The Wild Grazer ethos suppliers including is based on bringing out bakery partner, Kilkenny-Polish bakery, the best of what we have. All packaging is fully Aran. compostable and The Wild Grazer promotes a Sarah has enjoyed a colorful career in the zero waste philosophy. platters are peppered with decadent treats like dried mango, apricot and garnished with seasonal produce like figs and passion fruit.
Platters come in two sizes, The Sharer and The Spread, and are available for delivery in Kilkenny and the surrounding area. Perfect for a cosy lockdown
night in, feeding the family over the festive period, or the Christmas gift of dreams. Orders are currently taken through instagram @
thewildgrazer. Order cut off Wednesdays for delivery Friday and Thursdays for delivery Saturday.
# FA S H I O N I S TA Lounging It Up. “All the trees are losing their leaves and not one of them is worried”.. And neither should we be. However, while the trees may be losing their layers, for us it’s time to bundle up.So why not do so stylishly? For me, style is a selfish thing, I dress for myself, not for anyone else. When I feel good in what I’m wearing I feel good in other areas of life too. And that is exactly what we need right now. So I’m talking lockdown lounge wear. It’s tempting to reach for the same old leggings and tatty jumper you’ve had forever, (no judgement here!) but you might be surprised at how changing it up a little can improve your mood.
Comfort and cosiness is key. Think colour! Pattern! Textures! Bright colours are scientifically proven to boost our mood. Be inspired by the colours we see all around us in nature at this beautiful time of year. Burnt orange, ochres, deep greens, mixed with soothing shades of grey.
Mix it up with pieces you already have, like that classic cable knit jumper with your trusty joggers or that soft
cashmere jumper with faux leather leggings for something a little bit unexpected and luxe. Ribbed knitwear is a big trend right now, it’s super flattering on all figures and available at a variety of price points. Treat yourself to a co-ordinated set for an easy look that will feel put together even if you have to pop out for groceries! And can we talk about plaid jackets?! Once relegated solely to wood choppers, they have had a major style overhaul and are now the only thing to be seen in for the fashion set. Personally I’m a big fan of the longer length versions, perfect for the incoming Autumn chill, but there are plenty of options out there. And locally we have a host of boutiques and
fashion stores offering a variety of styles of cosy lounge wear as well as dressier options as the festive season approaches. Now more than ever these businesses need our support so once their doors reopen don’t forget to check them out and show them some love! Shelly xx (Contributer)
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At Mileeven, bees are so important to us and we love them, so their welfare is at the heart of what we do. For all of our honeys, we only work with beekeepers who practice ethical beekeeping and value the health and happiness of their bees, while protecting our planet and environment.
We are a family business, based in the rolling hills of Co. Kilkenny, Ireland. Mileeven comes from ‘Mil’, the Irish for honey, and ‘Aoibhinn’ meaning delightful. Natural, pure and true to our name: taste our dedication and passion.
Eilis &Sarah
#NEWNORMAL From the Young to The ‘Silver Surfer’, Since the COVID-19 pandemic many of us have had to learn new technology in order to keep our Business lives going. What may have been seen as a Big Business tool before is now an everyday event for many.
face and makes it simple to schedule and conduct meetings via video conferencing. Some of the most popular and useful features include the ability to share your screen (desktop screen, web browser, Powerpoint, etc.), and the ability to record meetings/lectures.
Events across the world have gone online. The virtual meeting is the new normal for many. Many of us wish we had put some money into shares of the ‘Zoom’ app! Platforms such as Skype, Zoom and Facebook Videos have become the way forward with Zoom heading the game it would seem.
For you to maintain the best safety and security protocols, always make sure to check for software updates and install the most current updates.
‘Zoom’ The video conference and chat app boasts an easy to use inter-
Available for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android, Zoom has become an essential part of our remote business workflow