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Knot Your Gran’s Crochet: Reimagining Tradition with a Modern Twist
Crochet has long been associated with heritage, comfort, and tradition, but businesses like Knot Your Gran’s Crochet are proving that this timeless craft can be just as bold, contemporary, and expressive as any modern design movement. As part of the Circular Social community, this brand brings a fresh perspective to handmade textiles, blending nostalgia with creativity and individuality.
Apr 242 min read


Katie’s Nutrition: A Personalised Path to Health, Balance, and Lasting Change
In a world saturated with quick fixes and one-size-fits-all diet plans, Katie’s Nutrition offers something refreshingly different: a deeply personalised, whole-body approach to health. As part of the Circular Social community, this business reflects a growing shift towards mindful, sustainable wellbeing, where food, lifestyle, and individuality all play a role in long-term health.
Apr 242 min read


Katie Moore Studio: Capturing the Quiet Beauty of Nature Through Art
In an increasingly fast-paced and digital world, the work of Katie Moore Studio offers something rare: a moment of stillness. As part of the Circular Social community, Katie Moore Studio represents a growing movement of artists who are not only creating beautiful work, but doing so with intention, sustainability, and a deep connection to the natural world.
Apr 243 min read


Karvworx: Precision Craftsmanship Meets Creative Possibility
In a world increasingly driven by mass production, businesses like Karvworx stand out by putting individuality, craftsmanship, and precision back at the heart of making. As a member of the Circular Social community, Karvworx represents a new wave of makers who blend advanced technology with bespoke design, offering a refreshing alternative to off-the-shelf solutions.
Apr 242 min read


Thoughtful Stationery Made from Stories: The Story of Joy Makes Books
Joy Makes Books is a small maker that creates handmade notebooks and sketchbooks using recycled paper and carefully designed covers. As part of the Circular Social community, it reflects a wider ethos of sustainability, craft, and slow, intentional making.
Apr 242 min read


Nature Meets Imagination: The Story of Jasmine Fern Art
Jasmine Fern Art is a celebration of creativity inspired by both the natural world and the realms of imagination. Based just outside Exeter, Jasmine is an independent artist whose work blends delicate detail with expressive storytelling, resulting in pieces that feel both grounded and otherworldly.
Apr 242 min read


Sustainable Shopping for Little Ones: The Story of Jackanory
Jackanory is a much-loved preloved children’s shop with a long-standing presence in the local community. Built on the idea that quality children’s items should be accessible, affordable, and sustainable, it offers families a thoughtful alternative to fast consumption.
Apr 242 min read


Community, Connection, and Conscious Living: The Story of It Takes a Village
It Takes a Village is a community-driven initiative rooted in connection, sustainability, and the idea that meaningful change happens when people come together. As part of the Circular Social network, it reflects a shared commitment to supporting local communities while encouraging more mindful, circular ways of living.
Apr 242 min read


Print, Play and Make: The Story of Inky Fingers Workshop
Inky Fingers Workshop is a socially driven creative print and making studio based in Exeter, offering hands-on workshops in screen printing, collage, zine-making, and experimental art.
Apr 242 min read


Abstract Expression Through Colour and Creativity: The Story of In This Colour
In This Colour is a contemporary creative practice based in Devon, exploring expressive, colour-led artwork that celebrates emotion, intuition, and visual storytelling. As part of the Circular Social community, it sits within a wider network of independent artists and makers who prioritise creativity, sustainability, and connection over mass production.
Apr 232 min read


Playful Learning Through Sensory Adventure: The Story of Ickle Pickles
Ickle Pickles is a children’s sensory play and soft play experience designed to spark imagination, support early development, and create joyful moments for families. As part of the Circular Social community, it sits within a network of independent Devon-based businesses focused on creativity, wellbeing, and community connection.
Apr 232 min read


Joyful Movement Through Dance and Hoop: The Story of Hula Dancercise
Hula Dancercise is a high-energy fitness and dance practice that blends hula hooping with dance-based movement to create fun, inclusive workout experiences. As part of the Circular Social community, it sits within a wider network of wellbeing-focused businesses that use creativity and movement to support confidence, health, and connection.
Apr 232 min read


Creativity, Community and Craft: The Story of Home of Crafty Mads
Home of Crafty Mads is a vibrant creative maker rooted in handmade craft, upcycled design, and community-driven creativity. As part of the Circular Social network, the business sits within a wider collective of independent makers who focus on sustainability, reuse, and the joy of making by hand.
Apr 232 min read


Holistic Wellbeing Through Movement, Mind and Nutrition: The Story of Holistically Anne Harrison
Holistically Anne Harrison is a Devon-based wellbeing practice offering yoga, nutritional therapy, and coaching designed to support people in building balance across both body and mind. As part of the Circular Social community, it reflects a wider network of independent practitioners focused on sustainable, person-centred approaches to health and wellbeing.
Apr 232 min read


Immersing in Stillness: The Story of Helen Sound Meditation
Helen Sound Meditation offers immersive sound journey experiences designed to guide people into deep relaxation, calm, and mental stillness. Based in South Devon and part of the Circular Social community, the practice sits within a growing movement of wellbeing-focused businesses that use nature, sound, and mindfulness to support emotional balance.
Apr 232 min read


Walking Back to Yourself: The Story of Heartlands & Wild Edges
Heartlands & Wild Edges is a nature-led walking and wellbeing practice based in Devon, offering guided coastal retreats, mindful hiking journeys, and nature connection experiences. As part of the Circular Social community, it sits within a wider movement of independent businesses focused on sustainability, wellbeing, and reconnection with the natural world.
Apr 233 min read


Building Brands That Feel Premium and Personal: The Story of Harper & May
Harper & May is a British jewellery brand creating delicate, timeless pieces designed to be worn every day and treasured for years. Based in Devon, the brand sits within the Circular Social community, where independent businesses are united by craftsmanship, sustainability, and a focus on meaningful design.
Apr 232 min read


Textile Art Rooted in Coast and Story: Hannah Wisdom Textiles
Hannah Wisdom Textiles is a Devon-based creative studio producing distinctive textile artwork inspired by the sea, coastal landscapes, and local heritage. As part of the Circular Social community, the business reflects a strong commitment to sustainability, storytelling, and handmade design rooted in place.
Apr 232 min read


Designing Outdoor Spaces with Meaning: The Story of Hannah Martin Design
Hannah Martin Design is a Devon-based landscape and garden design studio creating outdoor spaces that feel both beautiful and deeply connected to their surroundings. As part of the Circular Social community, the practice reflects a growing movement toward thoughtful, sustainable design that enhances how people live outdoors.
Apr 232 min read


Handmade with Heart: The Story of Handmade Fiesta
In the bustling high street of Honiton, Handmade Fiesta brings a burst of colour, creativity, and personality to the world of handmade retail. As part of the Circular Social community, this vibrant independent shop celebrates the joy of making, curating, and sharing beautiful handcrafted goods.
Apr 232 min read
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