Just been out to a friend's #CoffeeShop for a get together.... she, like many, many others, are very worried with their #indy #businesses as the #Electric & #GasBills exceed the #RentalCost. I know it's bandied about with #ShoppingLocal to the point of it becoming a cliche & I know everyone is being hit hard with these bills too yet please, please do try to support your local #independent shops where you're able too. Seriously sod the #HighStreetChains. I know some of the #IndyShops are more expensive, yet they are up against the big #conglomerates. If we don't support these people they are going to lose their #livelihoods. This is not a rehearsal, it is happening right now.