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Browse the latest editions of Carrot Club Magazine, discover independent business stories, and explore ideas, insights and local inspiration from across the community.
Issue No. 05
July 2026
Issue 5 explores the journey behind Spiky Carrot's evolution into a Growth Network for independent businesses. Alongside Chris's personal story, discover inspiring guest articles, local venue updates and ideas to help your business become more visible across the patch.
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Issue No. 04
April 2026
This issue introduces our new Carrot Club meetups, alongside guest articles from The Business Guardian Angel, Nantwich Gin and Cheshire Botanicals, Supporting Women Through Life’s Transitions, and From Truck Engineer to The Love Engineer.
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Issue No. 03
February 2026
Celebrate Spiky Carrot turning two in Carrot Club Magazine Issue 3, featuring local business stories and social media insights from Core Social, Share Your Story, and Wray & Co.
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Issue No. 02
November 2025
Welcome to the second edition of The Carrot Club digital magazine. This issue features guest articles from Mel Ratcliffe of Bare Health and Dave Christie of Cheshire Business Coaching, plus highlights of our top advertising locations and upcoming venue events. We also explore the future of search and visibility in our feature article, Feeding the AI.
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Issue No. 01
September 2025
Welcome to the first edition of The Carrot Club digital magazine, featuring guest articles from Helen Goad of Your Calm Mind Academy and Jonathan Bunn of Action COACH South Cheshire, plus highlights of key advertising locations, venue events, and our feature on why phone numbers beat QR codes for local advertising.
Read the magazineWhat is carrot club magazine?
Carrot Club Magazine is the digital magazine from Spiky Carrot.
Each issue shines a light on independent businesses, trusted venues and the people helping their local patches thrive.
Inside you'll find business stories, expert insights, local discoveries and practical ideas from people doing interesting things in the real world.
It's a place to celebrate the businesses behind the logos and share knowledge that helps others grow.
Why We Created Carrot Club Magazine
Every independent business has a story.
Not just what they sell, but how they started, what they've learned and what keeps them going.
Carrot Club Magazine was created to give those stories a home.
Alongside practical advice and local insights, each issue helps people discover the businesses, venues and People that make each patch unique.
Want to Get Involved?
Share your expertise, tell your story or put your business in front of the Carrot Club audience.
Write for the Magazine
Share your knowledge, experience or story with other independent businesses across the patch.
Become a MemberPromote Your Business
Put your business in front of the Carrot Club audience through magazine advertising and wider visibility.
Explore Visibility CampaignsMeet the Businesses
Get to know some of the independent businesses sharing their experiences, expertise and stories through Carrot Club Magazine.
6 GREAT REASONS TO READ CARROT CLUB MAGAZINE
01 REAL BUSINESS STORIES
Read how independent businesses got started, what they have learned, and what keeps them going.
02 EXPERT INSIGHT
Explore helpful articles from people sharing their knowledge, experience and advice.
03 DISCOVER LOCAL BRANDS
Get introduced to businesses, ideas and people you may not have come across before.
04 Meet The People Behind The Business
Keep up with the story of Spiky Carrot and how the community continues to grow.
05 Get Featured
See how businesses can get in front of the Carrot Club audience in another valuable space.
06 Discover The Patch
Enjoy content that feels connected, local and part of something bigger than just advertising.
FAQs
Have a question about Carrot Club Magazine? Here are a few common things people ask.
- What is Carrot Club Magazine?
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Carrot Club Magazine is the digital magazine from Spiky Carrot, sharing business stories, local insights, expert knowledge and updates from across the patch.
- Who is the magazine for?
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The magazine is for independent business owners, local supporters and anyone who enjoys discovering real business stories, practical advice and the people behind local businesses.
- What kind of content is included?
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Each issue includes business stories, founder journeys, expert articles, trusted venue features, local discoveries, Spiky Carrot updates and insights from businesses across the patch.
- How can my business be featured in the magazine?
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Businesses featured in Carrot Club Magazine must have an active Spiky Carrot membership. Membership helps us showcase businesses that are actively part of the patch and contributing to the growing network.
- Do I need a membership to appear in the magazine?
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Yes. A Spiky Carrot membership is required to be considered for magazine features, business spotlights and article opportunities. Premium Members may also receive additional visibility opportunities throughout the year.
- Is Carrot Club free to join?
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Yes. Anyone can join Carrot Club through our mailing list to receive updates, new magazine releases, meet-up announcements and opportunities from across the patch.
- Is the magazine part of Carrot Club?
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Yes. Carrot Club Magazine sits alongside our meet-ups and wider patch network, helping businesses share their stories and connect with more people.
- How often is a new issue released?
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New editions are released throughout the year as new stories, contributors and opportunities emerge across the patch.