It has been a tough trading year and the build up to Christmas is a crucial time of the year for them.
Here are 20 Alnwick independents offering a click and collect service and a few more doing their bit...
5. Simply Flowers
Simply Flowers is open for deliveries, orders and collection. Phone 01665 602747, email [email protected] or visit www.simply-flowers.co.uk or its Facebook page. Photo: Ian Smith
6. A Taste of Northumbria
A Taste of Northumbria is open during the second lockdown but also has a telephone (01665 602490) and Facebook click and collect service. It is also offering free home delivery for any orders of £35 or over for Alnwick and surrounding villages. Photo: Ian Smith
7. Alnwick V&A
Vintage & Antique is offering a click and collect service and socially distanced delivery for larger items. Visit Alnwick Vintage and Antique on Facebook, call 07838719484 or email [email protected] Photo: Ian Smith
8. Alnwick Gallery
Alnwick Gallery has been working hard on its website and has a wide selection of Christmas gifts, including branching out into flowers and wreaths, which are available via click and collect. Squelch Wellies, based there, has also launched 3 in 1 adult socks - a ski, welly and hiking sock - which is also available locally from Ruby Tuesday. Photo: Ian Smith