Spiky Carrot

Spiky Carrot Real-world visibility for local and independent businesses through trusted local venues, business stories, meet-ups, and genuine community connection.
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Helping businesses become more recognised, supported, and discovered within their local patch.

Popped down to catch up with Simon at Share Your Story in Altrincham today, and it’s always a pleasure hearing what they...
02/06/2026

Popped down to catch up with Simon at Share Your Story in Altrincham today, and it’s always a pleasure hearing what they’re working on.

Like many independent businesses, there’s often far more happening behind the scenes than people realise. Whether you need short print runs, creative design support, photography, video, or help bringing an idea to life, it’s well worth dropping in and having a chat.

They’re also working on launching a dedicated local magazine focused on businesses and stories from across the Altrincham area. If you’ve got a story worth sharing, definitely keep an eye on what they’re doing.

We also have a Spiky Carrot advertising frame inside the shop. If you’d like to get your business in front of local people through trusted venues and become part of a growing local patch, send me a message and let’s have a chat.

Local businesses supporting local businesses. That’s how stronger communities grow.

No carrots for me, thanks. 🐐🥕Good job I’m not actually a carrot.While visiting a Glebe farm, congleton today, I spotted ...
01/06/2026

No carrots for me, thanks. 🐐🥕

Good job I’m not actually a carrot.

While visiting a Glebe farm, congleton today, I spotted this sign and couldn’t resist taking a photo.

At Spiky Carrot, we’re not about feeding goats.

We’re about helping independent businesses become more visible, more recognised, and more connected across the local patch.

No carrots required.

Just good people, trusted partners, and growing together.

Yesterday I got the news I’ve been hoping to hear for a very long time, while also never being fully sure if I’d ever he...
28/05/2026

Yesterday I got the news I’ve been hoping to hear for a very long time, while also never being fully sure if I’d ever hear it.

After finishing all my cancer monitoring, I’ve officially been given the all clear and told I’m classed as cancer free.

Honestly, hearing the word cancer changes something in you. It’s terrifying. There’s no inspirational quote or polished way of dressing it up. It’s just awful. The fear, the unknown, the waiting, it stays with you.

I wanted to share this because when you first hear those words, your brain immediately goes to the worst place possible. Mine definitely did, especially after losing so many family members who are no longer here today. But people do get through it. People do come out the other side. And somehow, after everything, life keeps moving again. That needs to be highlighted more, especially if you ever find yourself in this world.

I was diagnosed with T3 bowel cancer in my mid 30s and didn’t fit the usual picture people expect. I only found out because I suddenly became really ill and ended up with a perforated bowel. Trust me, I would not recommend that experience to anyone. I also ended up with a stoma for a few years, which ultimately helped keep me alive.

So if something feels wrong, even slightly, please get checked. Don’t put it off. Don’t convince yourself it’s nothing.

Weirdly, as much as cancer took from me mentally and physically, it also completely changed the direction of my life. Without going through it, Spiky Carrot would never have existed. I don’t think I would’ve looked at life, people, work, or what actually matters in the same way again. It changes you.

It’s been a long few years. Some really dark moments in there too. But yesterday felt like one of those moments where you can finally breathe properly again, and honestly, even that feels scary too.

Now I’m just happy to still be here. Can’t lie, it feels strange finally being given the all clear, but now I can start thinking a bit more long term and focus more on continuing a journey I’m genuinely enjoying, while growing something I never expected would exist when I first got the news that started it all.

And lastly, just a reminder to lo

The sun is out, the kids are off, and people are out exploring local businesses again.Less scrolling.More real-world vis...
27/05/2026

The sun is out, the kids are off, and people are out exploring local businesses again.

Less scrolling.
More real-world visibility.

This is where Spiky Carrot helps businesses stay properly seen.

Our framed posters are placed inside trusted partners across Cheshire, helping your business get noticed naturally by real people already out supporting local places.

With creative designs, quality prints, and growing visibility across the patch, your business stands out where it matters.

Want to see your business across the local patch? Drop me a DM.

24/05/2026

Bank holiday plans sorted ☀️

We’ve put together a quick look at some of the brilliant places across the Spiky Carrot patch serving amazing food, great drinks, and proper local atmosphere this weekend.

Featuring:

Ebenezers Nantwich
https://www.spikycarrot.com/profile/ebenezers-nantwich

The Dunham Barn
https://www.spikycarrot.com/profile/the-dunham-barn

Mabel’s Cafe & Tea Room
https://www.spikycarrot.com/profile/mabels-cafe-tea-room

The Mobberley Ice Cream Company
https://www.spikycarrot.com/profile/the-mobberley-ice-cream-company

Kiki’s Table
https://www.spikycarrot.com/profile/kikis-table

The Four Priests Sandbach
https://www.spikycarrot.com/profile/the-four-priests-sandbach

Nantwich Gin
https://www.spikycarrot.com/profile/nantwich-gin

Number Nine
https://www.spikycarrot.com/profile/number-nine

EZ Hampers
https://www.spikycarrot.com/profile/ez-hampers

Honestly, the only thing stopping you visiting them all is how much time you want to spend out in the sun.

Good food, local favourites, and plenty of reasons to get out and explore the patch this bank holiday.

Ever wonder where our framed posters actually end up, and the kind of visibility they really get?This is Spiky Carrot in...
22/05/2026

Ever wonder where our framed posters actually end up, and the kind of visibility they really get?

This is Spiky Carrot in real time.

Not hidden away online. Not lost in an algorithm. Real businesses, in real local spots, being seen by real people every single day.

Even better, sometimes your poster ends up right beside the business owner themselves. There’s something genuinely lovely about seeing your brand printed, visible, and part of a busy local place where conversations naturally happen.

Our framed posters sit inside trusted independent venues where people slow down, grab a coffee, meet friends, and naturally discover local businesses around them.

And that’s only one part of it.

Spiky Carrot helps businesses grow visibility in more ways than one. From framed poster placements and local venues, to business profiles, social content, magazine features, meet-ups, and local connection across the patch.

This week we spotted Calma Healing Space proudly featured inside Mobberley Ice Cream Company, connecting with local people in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

You can check out their business profile through the link in the comments and learn more about the brilliant work they do.

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