Supporting Our Independents

Helmsley is full of brilliant independent shops, cafés, restaurants, and creative businesses.

Indie Helmsley is a new community group set up to bring us all together, showcase what makes our town unique, and give independents a stronger voice.

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What We Will Do Together:

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Promote

  • Promote members on Instagram with business spotlights and campaigns.

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Direct

  • Build a local directory of independents (online, and later as a printed map).

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Network

  • Create a network for businesses to share ideas, collaborate, and support each other.

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organise

  • Run seasonal promotions and events to bring more people into town.

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Do you have an Independent Business here?

  • Nearby Market Towns & Larger Villages

    - Kirkbymoorside (about 6 miles east)

    - Ampleforth (4 miles west)

    - Sproxton (2 miles south)

    - Nawton & Beadlam (3 miles east)

    - Oswaldkirk (3 miles south)

    - Hovingham (7 miles south-east)

    - Sinnington (7 miles east)

  • Villages in the Howardian Hills / Ryedale area

    - Rievaulx (2 miles north)

    - Scawton (4 miles north-west)

    - Cold Kirby (6 miles north-west)

    - Old Byland (5–6 miles north-west)

    - Coxwold (8 miles south-west)

    - Gilling East (4 miles south)

    - Terrington (about 9 miles south-east)

  • Smaller Hamlets & Settlements

    - Pockley (2 miles north east)

    - Harome (2.5 miles east)

    - Carlton / Carlton Husthwaite (about 2 miles south)

    - Stonegrave (5 miles east)

    - New Byland (6 miles north-west)

    - Yearsley (7 miles south)

    - Husthwaite ( 9–10 miles south-west)

    - Welburn (15 miles south-east)