Saturday 2nd December is Small Business Saturday, a day to celebrate small businesses and encourage local customers to shop local, and in advance of Small Business Saturday Hexham MP Guy Opperman has been visiting small businesses across the constituency that received nominations in his Small Business Awards, including Richard Skeet Electrics in Haltwhistle. Small businesses are a vital part of the community and economy, providing personalised service to their customers and products that are often unique and locally produced. Support your local businesses on 2nd December and all year round. Use them or Lose them.