SNS Expo

SNS Expo is coming to The Hive on Saturday 28 November, a one-day shopping, lifestyle and community event that brings together unique brands, independent businesses and local entrepreneurs. It's a community fair in the truest sense, with a range of stalls and products that work for all ages, so it's as much a family outing as a solo wander.

The day is built around a call for independent stallholders to showcase their brands to visitors, and the mix covers a fair bit of ground. You'll find fashion, accessories, lifestyle, food and kids' products all under one roof, which means you can pick up something for yourself and a gift for someone else in the same trip. It's the kind of setup where you're buying directly from the people making the things, rather than off a shelf in a chain.

Because it's a community event, it's open to everyone. The range of stalls—from clothes and accessories to food and kids' gear—makes it easy to bring the whole family along, and there's plenty to look at even if you're not planning on spending much. It's a one-day thing, so it's a single window to see what these independent brands have on offer.

It runs from 11:00 to 16:30 at The Hive in Milton Keynes, MK8 1JS, and entry is free. There's also free parking at the venue, so you don't have to worry about the logistics of getting there and back.