blossom street SOCIAL & Nibble present sip shop SOCIAL Independent Christmas Market

blossom street SOCIAL and Nibble are joining forces to bring you Sip Shop SOCIAL

The Exclusive Christmas Shopping Event Supporting Female-Owned Independent Businesses.

Much-loved Northern Quarter Cafe & caterers, Nibble, and Ancoats favourite neighbourhood bar, blossom street SOCIAL, are co-hosting a festive-filled afternoon celebrating independently, owned businesses as part of an exclusive Christmas shopping event at blossom street SOCIAL, on Sunday 30th November.

Between 12pm-5pm, guests can sip festive cocktails and wines, shop one-of-a-kind gifts and socialise with likeminded guests looking to support local independent businesses this Christmas. On offer will be a range of artisan, sustainable and eco-friendly products such as homeware, fashion accessories, beauty products, art, edible gifts and of course you will be able to stock up on wine and alcohol-free drinks for the festive period with the help of blossom street SOCIAL's on site wine jedi Ben Stephenson.

The diverse range of independent vendors includes Lauren, founder of Nibble, the wizard of all thing's gluten free, lactose free and all other dietary requirements known to man. She’ll be bringing the best brownies in Manchester from her Northern Quarter Cafe for you to sample with the opportunity to pre-order Christmas cake boxes, Christmas morning brunch boxes Christmas puddings and more. The Fruit Moth, brainchild of Nicole Goddard, bringing her one-of-a-kind accessories, formerly based in the Manchester Craft and Design Centre. This Day Studio with her beautifully unique handmade bags. blossom street SOCIAL chief in residence Zoe Vanstone aka Lady Toast with her sustainable ceramics, brightening up one space at a time. Original prints, wrapping paper and cards by Print & Pigment and you’ll have the chance to have a skin consultation with Emily Guerin Beauty. Charlotte Wellings aka Realm of Pixels will be back in blossom street SOCIAL with her camera to take portraits of the furry friends in your life.

Email charlotte.wellings@gmail.com to book a slot in advance, £10 per portrait.

Tickets are now on sale at £18.50 and will include a welcome drink from blossom street SOCIAL and festive canapés from Nibble. This afternoon is a perfect opportunity to discover unique handcrafted gifts, support local, female-owned businesses and celebrate the season, while enjoying good wine, good food, good company and great vibes!