I just wanted to do a quick roll call of all the local small businesses who donated a raffle prize and helped to raise over £2,000 for the Red Cross and Disasters Emergency Committee Ukraine appeals.
They said yes without hesitation. If you're looking to support small businesses, have a look at their websites.
Peace, Love Joy: blending organic bath salts, essential oils and healing crystals
Made, Found and More: Upcycled jewellery made from vintage finds
Jack&theBean: Cards, stationery, nursery prints, wall art
Harper Prints: Bespoke prints, greetings cards and illustrations
Live and Breathe Pilates: Live, breathe, stretch, strengthen
Boxmoor Village Barbers: Great quality cuts in a friendly atmosphere!
Fitness 4 you: 2 x 30 minute sessions
Khana Cookery: Authentic Punjabi Catering service
Peony and Magnolia: HR consultancy donating a limited edition scented candle
Beauty by Ali: Beauty and Holistic Therapist
Sign with Anna: British Sign Language story books
Belle Butterfly: Gifts, clothing and jewellery
Lizzie Martell Illustration: Sunflower print
Apple Tree Osteopaths: Mummy MOT or C Section MOT
Post Office Arms, 46 Puller Road, HP1 1QN: Case of Pinot Grigio (six bottles!)
Daisy Chain Jewellers: £50 voucher
The Florist, Boxmoor: Two houseplants
Little LOUD Designs: Macrame wall hanging
Castaway Cottage: Gift box of goodies! Handmade unique, beautiful cruelty free soaps, bath bombs and wax melts
Dream Lights: Gin Feather Light bottle
Moonflower Holistics: Two prizes! pure incense and crystals for wellbeing, and Crystal Balance Chakra treatment
Hot Haveli: printed cotton kimono worth £55!
Creative H: Giclee Hearts print
Coffee and Wine Boxmoor: Hamper of coffee, wine and chocolate worth approx. £40
Poppet Explorers: Choose one item from their website!
Anna's Funky Art: Resin chopping board
Wicked Tubs: One weekend Hot Tub hire!
Rachel Isobel Weber: 1:1 coaching or healing session
Capikooa: Two Prizes! 2 x £50 vouchers towards a balance board!
Delcia McNeil: Artist. Print or painting worth up to £100 - choose from her website!
Cascade Camps: £50 voucher to be used at a Hemel Hempstead camp
Vicky Hardwick Design: interior design consultation and mood boards worth £300
Berkhamsted Yoga: 3 months' access to Berkhamsted Yoga's Members' Area with over 500 on demand yoga class recordings!
And me, BOXMOOR YOGA: I donated a copy of Once Upon a Time, You... and a set of matching story stones!