Local Stuff
Chapel Allerton Living Advent Calendar
The Refilling Station Contribution Back in November, Kirsty mentioned that we were taking part in the Chapel Allerton Spaces Living Advent Calendar, where a new advent window is revealed each day of December up until Christmas Day. I love using light and colour to create spaces which welcome people in, so when Kirsty asked if…
Read MoreAll Wrapped Up
An emotional round-off! I feel pretty emotional writing this right now…it really doesn’t take much! I am so proud of how we’ve done over the last year, both mentally and physically in the face of this awful pandemic. We’ve adapted constantly in the face of the uncertain, privileged to be able to trade all the…
Read MoreRad Colab.
Rad Union – A fab way to move that weight! We’re seeing a lot of support for local shopping over the last year and especially since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. I believe that customers have realised how much they value their local high street and its contribution to the community and also to…
Read MoreVegan Celebration Roasts
We’ve partnered with Green Beets Kitchen who create delicious plant-based meat alternatives including these Vegan Celebration Roasts. They pay close attention to every detail when it comes to the smell, taste and texture of their makes. How to get your hands on one… Order online and we will contact you to pay your 50% deposit.…
Read MoreNew Electric Toothbrush Heads
We are now stocking electric toothbrush heads so you can replace your Oral B and Phillips Sonicare heads with something a little more ecofriendly. These new toothbrush heads come with a postage-paid compostable bag so you can return the heads at the end of their use. The heads will be properly recycled rather than ending…
Read MoreSmall but mighty gift ideas
Making a smaller-scale Christmas extra-special We’re all getting used to the idea that Christmas this year will look quite different to any that we’ve experienced – and probably to any Christmas celebrations that have taken place over the last 2020 years! Whilst we plan Christmas dinners that may be a little smaller this year, there’s…
Read MoreSustainable shopping during a global pandemic
“How can we get what we need this christmas?” …It’s the question on everyone’s mind While many of us turn to shopping online we’d love to encourage you to continue to shop small and shop local where you can. Now more than ever, your local high street needs you! All shops are re-opening soon so…
Read MoreChristmas Cracker Craft Kits
From Pumpkins to Crackers If you fancy making your own Christmas Crackers this year look no further! We these craft kits in stock now and they’re supplied to us by another small independent business. They’re £5.99 each and all you need to do is add a gift or an edible treat if you choose to.…
Read MorePumpkins somewhere over the rainbow
The Big Neighbourhood Pumpkin Trail Remember the ‘Rainbow Trail’ that did the rounds in spring and summer? It was a simple way of making children (and adults) feel connected with each other by drawing, painting or making a rainbow and displaying it at their house or in their window for other children to find on…
Read MoreOur bigger Harrogate shop is open for eco-friendly business
Our Harrogate shop has a new home …and we finally have our signs up! We have moved our Harrogate shop to bigger premises. We are now at 47 Cold Bath Road. We started our little Harrogate shop on the other side of Harrogate on Grove Road, HG1. We rented space in an antiques shop/café and…
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