Herald - Issue 465

OPEN SUNDAYS & BANK HOLIDAYS • RINGWOOD ROAD, TOTTON • PLAZA PARADE, ROMSEY • THE PRECINCT, CHANDLERS FORD ALL DAY COD & CHIPS £1 OFF On presentation of this advertisement MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY ONLY Not valid with any other offer. Valid until 13th November 2024 24th October 2024 • The HERALD • Page 51 v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v FOOD FOR THOUGHT Thai Bluebird Street Food and English Cuisine Telephone: 07598 442718 www.thaibluebirdstreetfood.com ALL MAJOR CARDS ACCEPTED Opening Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday - 1pm - 9.30pm Monday/Sunday - Closed New Road, Blackfield, Southampton SO45 1WA Serving the True Taste of Thailand We also cater for Special Events LOCAL DESSERTS COMPANY RECOGNISED AS ONE OF UK’s MOST EXCITING FIRMS Sensational Cakes and Desserts based in Totton has been named as one of the nation’s 100 most impressive small rms by the Small Business Saturday UK campaign, as it kicks o a wider call to encourage public support for small businesses. Sensational Cakes and Desserts specialises in meticulously cra ed, bespoke cakes made to order. With nearly a decade of experience, they excel in creating stunning and delicious cakes for weddings, birthdays, baby showers, corporate events, and other special occasions. eir commitment to exceptional customer service, unwavering quality, and using locally sourced ingredients ensures that each cake is a unique masterpiece, both visually and in taste. Sensational Cakes and Desserts was founded by Sope Oludimu, an accountant turned baker in 2016. Following a nationwide search, the Totton-based rm has been selected as part of this year’s SmallBiz100 line-up, which showcases 100 of the most impressive independent businesses from across the nation as part of the count-down to Small Business Saturday on 7th December. Running in the UK for over a decade, Small Business Saturday is the UK’s most successful small business campaign, which takes place each year on the rst weekend in December, celebrating small businesses and encouraging consumers to ‘shop local’ and to support businesses in their communities. In response to the award, Sope, Owner & Head Baker said “Sensational Cakes and Desserts is incredibly honoured to be recognised as one of the top 100 small businesses in the UK. This recognition is especially meaningful as it highlights the importance of supporting young, female, and ethnic minority owned million small businesses, Small Business Saturday is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign. It was originally founded by American Express in the U.S. in 2010, and the brand remains the principal supporter of the campaign in the UK. On Small Business Saturday, customers across the UK go out and support all types of small businesses, from independent shops and restaurants to small service and b2b businesses like accountants and plumbers. Many small businesses take an active role in promoting the day by hosting events and o ering promotions. To get involved in Small Business Saturday UK visit: smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com businesses like ours. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and this recognition will inspire us to continue our journey to keep serving our delightful cakes with passion and perseverance.” Sensational Cakes and Desserts was pro led by the campaign on 6th October as part of the 100-day countdown to Small Business Saturday UK. “It’s great to celebrate Sensational Cakes and Desserts as part of this year’s campaign,” said Michelle Ovens CBE, Director of Small Business Saturday UK. “This year’s SmallBiz100 list shows the huge contribution small businesses make to their communities and the wider UK economy. Despite the economy turning a corner, the nation’s small businesses continue to feel the fallout of a challenging few years and still need significant support to get back on their feet. Small Business Saturday is all about getting the nation to come out in force and show its love for our local businesses.” With a mission to support and celebrate the UK’s 5.5 Sope, Owner & Head Baker at Sensational Cakes and Desserts New Forest Eats ‘n’ Treats Go along to Brockenhurst College on Sunday 17th November, 11am–4pm, for their Eats ‘n’ Treats event, held in association with Go New Forest and New Forest Marque. is event is your chance to sample some of the nest locally produced food and drink while gaining a head start on your Christmas shopping. ere will also be a pop-up bar and food court, as well as live music performances, how-to demonstrations, and plenty of activities to occupy children. Entry costs £2 for adults, Brockenhurst College students and children under 16 can enter FREE. Please note that Brockenhurst College is a smoke-free, vape-free, dog-free campus. For Wine Lovers e Brockenhurst Wine Club (BWC) meets monthly in Brockenhurst Village Hall, usually on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm. Open to all, members explore a wide range of wines that people may not have come across, in a range of budgets and to learn something about how and where they are made, as well as getting to know other likeminded people. On Wednesday 27th November for ‘Food and Wines of Contemporary Bordeaux’ presented by Nina Cerullo and Maggie Harold (a food and wine tasting). Vi s i t : www. brockenhurstwineclub. co.uk or to attend a session telephone John Harris on 07714 261251 or email: jharris. lydith@btinternet.com

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