To celebrate Small Business Saturday on the 3rd December, Damian visited three recently opened businesses in Alton.
First up was Station Barbers which Sarah Marsden opened on 28th October. It is conveniently located by Waitrose and the station, and offers commuter-friendly late opening on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Bob and Mandy WIlson are familiar faces in Alton and their new venture - Baguette Me Not - offers simple and tasty food to shoppers, businesses and students in the town.
Lastly, ChoLily's on Lenten Street is a cafe and corporate catering business run by Paul Partridge and his partner Karen. They have ambitious plans to expand and next year hope to provide meeting space to local charities and community groups during the day.
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