Celebrate Local This Christmas: Support Wonderful Independent Businesses & Charities

Christmas is the time for giving, and we want to celebrate some of our amazing clients and show you how they can help you over the festive period.

As a local agency based in the Malvern Hills Science Park, we are proud to support a diverse range of businesses and charities across Worcestershire and Herefordshire. This festive season, skip the stress of online shopping and support your local community for dining, gifts, family fun, and essential giving.

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Festive Dining & Cosy Local Retreats

The Inn at Welland: Award-Winning Festive Dining

Located overlooking the magnificent Malvern Hills, The Inn at Welland is the perfect setting for a celebratory meal. Recognised with a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand and an AA Rosette, this restaurant specialises in delicious British cuisine using the finest local, seasonal ingredients. Whether you’re organizing a group booking for a Christmas party or simply fancy a night off from cooking, book your festive table early to enjoy culinary excellence in scenic surroundings.

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The Old Bush: Your Cosy Country Pub Stopover

If you crave traditional English charm, head to The Old Bush in Callow End, near Worcester. This traditional country pub is a true "hidden gem," known for its homemade British classics, excellent local beers, and a welcoming atmosphere. Beyond the pub, they offer a cafe, farm shop, and even camping pods, making it the perfect spot for a post-stroll respite or a weekend getaway. Support a business with a genuine heart for its community this Christmas.

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Unique Gifts & Festive Family Fun

Miss Milly: Unique Gifts That Sparkle

Searching for that unique gift? Miss Milly offers stunning costume jewellery and colourful fashion accessories. Perfect for adding sparkle to a stocking, Miss Milly focuses on distinctive, unusual designs, including their popular versatile magnetic brooches. You can shop directly for beautiful pieces or visit their trade section if you are a retail buyer looking for quality wholesale accessories.

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Little Olives Play Café: Holiday Fun for the Children

Need a place to escape the cold and let the children burn off some energy? Little Olives Play Café provides a friendly, warm environment for "little people and their big people." Their unique play space features a bespoke woodland-themed soft play area and a fun role-play village. With a focus on development through play and a great cafe serving hot food and drinks, it's the perfect solution for keeping the little ones happily entertained over the long Christmas holiday.

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Local Charities to Support

The festive period is an especially vital time for some of the amazing work from the charities we work with. Whether through direct donations or volunteering, your support ensures these critical services remain available when they are needed most.

ARCOS: Vital Long-Term Therapy Support

Based right here in Malvern, ARCOS is a therapy charity that provides essential, tailored support for children and adults facing communication, eating, drinking, and physical difficulties. They fill a crucial gap by meeting the long-term needs of those with complex neurological conditions. A donation to ARCOS this Christmas directly supports vital therapy that improves lives within our community.

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Mysterious Minds: Hope and Comfort for Families

‍Mysterious Minds is a passionate local charity dedicated to supporting families who have lost a loved one to suicide. They provide crucial grief support, signpost services, and run their vital

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‍Severn Area Rescue Association (SARA): Always On Call

While most of us enjoy the holidays, the volunteers at SARA remain on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. SARA supports emergency services with highly specialised lifeboat, flood, land, and rope rescue teams across the challenging Severn region. Your donation ensures these dedicated volunteers have the equipment they need to save lives, even during the Christmas break.

Design in the Shires is proud to partner with these fantastic local businesses and charities to achieve their digital goals.