be inspired
Spring 2021
FREE for be inspired members £1 for non-members
Your Privilege Card Magazine
Enjoy your all-day garden EASTER TREATS
Fun and games and tasty treats for the holidays
MOTHER’S DAY
Inspiring gift ideas for her special day
NEW RANGES
Fantastic new products in store and online
Welcome
Hello again and welcome to one of our favourite seasons of the year! The days are getting longer and Spring is just around the corner. And whilst there are still challenges to be faced, we’re hoping we can help to make the coming season a little bit easier for our community. With this, the first edition of our be inspired magazine for 2021, I would like to take the opportunity to say a very big thank you on behalf of the Bent family. Thank you to all our customers who have continued to support our family business throughout. And thank you to our colleagues who have worked so hard to provide a friendly face and a welcoming environment, whilst always putting safety at the forefront. We continue to follow Government guidelines very closely and hope we can continue to provide a little bit of brightness until normality can return. We are looking forward to the time when we can re-open all our attractions and dining destinations, but until then we will continue to focus on the essentials and how we can help deliver these in the best possible and safest way.
WELCOME To make the most of your visit please follow our store guidelines.
Use the hand sanitiser provided
Wear a face covering
Keep your distance
Follow the one-way system
Numbers in store are limited
Pay by contactless where possible
These guidelines have been put in place for the safety of you and our colleagues.
Matthew Bent Managing Director
02 | be inspired
If you think you have any symptoms of Covid-19 please DO NOT enter the store.
SAFETY IN STORE
Our approach for your safety We are very grateful that as a garden centre we have been able to remain open, providing essential goods and services, which - in addition to food and household items - include products for the garden, helping our customers to benefit from the mental and physical well-being it brings. We have worked hard to ensure all our products are accessible and easy to shop, designed to make your trip as quick and convenient as possible, and helping you to get back home to enjoy them at your leisure. Throughout this period, we will not compromise
on any of the stringent safety measures we already have in place and will continue to operate throughout the Centre. These measures include: • The carefully controlled number of customers in store • Restrictions to entry with only two of our entrances open and monitored by our colleagues • Strict social distancing and one-way systems • Stringent cleaning schedules and stations throughout the store. Thank you for all the kind words of support we have received and we always welcome any ideas and thoughts as to how we might be able to improve things further.
Shop your way
Don’t forget you can choose how to shop with us. Safely in our store or online where you can collect in person or opt for home delivery.
In Store
Click & Collect
Home Delivery
be inspired | 03
SHOPPING
Shop fresh, shop local At Bents we have many passions and food is most definitely one of them; one which has become even more important over recent months. We continue to work hard to keep the aisles of our Food Hall fully stocked with fresh produce and everyday essentials. A safe, convenient and friendly place where you can tick off all those important items from your weekly shopping list.
Charlotte recommends
planet doughnuts charlotte - our food hall expert
04 | be inspired
In addition to our extensive food offering, which includes locally sourced fresh produce, Honeywell’s Butchers, a delicatessen, bakery and Reserve Wines, our aisles are also stocked with a wide range of household essentials for cleaning and maintaining the home. Everything from tins of beans and a pint of milk to tempting treats and toilet tissue can be found on our shelves, making a trip to our Food Hall a perfect alternative to the larger supermarkets.
New in!
BRAND NEW Planet Doughnuts at Bents! Exclusive to our Patisserie counter at the weekends, we have a selection of delicious Planet Doughnuts available for you to purchase - great for a weekend indulgence!
DINING AT HOME
Dining at Home
Homemade by us, loved by you
Our chef brigade have been working extremely hard to bring to you, a new Bents Dining at Home experience. With two Bents Tapas at Home boxes to choose from - a mixed meat and fish box and a vegetarian box, our delicious meat or vegetarian Roast Dinners and of course our famous Afternoon Tea, there’s something for everyone to indulge in. Enjoy delicious restaurant quality food at home with minimal effort, visit bents.co.uk/food to order and for more information.
Bents Roast Dinner for Two
Includes re-heating instructions
Two Courses £27.50 Three Courses £35.00 Three Courses with Wine £45.00
Bents Tapas for Two Meat/ Fish Box £25.00 Vegetarian Box £24.00
Includes re-heating instructions
Bents Afternoon Tea for Two Standard or Vegetarian £25.00
Shop in store or online at bents.co.uk be inspired | 05
SPRING GARDENING
Time to spring clean the garden
As the weather warms up its worth thinking about what needs to be done in the garden and have a bit of a spring clean in preparation for the growing season. It’s time to roll up the sleeves and get back outdoors…
Review & Renew
The shed (or maybe it’s your garage) is always a good place to start. Have a look at what you’ve got and throw out any fertilizers or feeds that are out of date. Review what you’re left with and stock up on anything that you think might be useful for the coming season.
Look after the lawn
Spring is also the perfect time to pamper your lawn and prepare it for summer. You might have noticed that moss and general debris has accumulated over the winter months so have a quick tidy up and get the rake out. You can help improve drainage and aeration by spiking your lawn with a fork, which will help give it a healthy start for the new season.
Restore & Repair
Next have a look at your tools. Making sure tools are clean will help keep your garden healthy as you work with them during the coming seasons. Also check for signs of rust and oil any tools that have moving parts. Mend broken fence panels and clear any fallen branches and debris, but if the soil is still wet try to avoid walking on it and compacting it too much.
06 | be inspired
GROW YOUR OWN
King of the crops The potato. One of the most versatile of vegetables offering an abundance of ways to be cooked, eaten and enjoyed. It can be baked or boiled, mashed or made into chips, making it a versatile vegetable winner. Another thing that makes the potato a firm favourite is the fact that they are one of the easiest Grow Your Own vegetables; always providing a full and satisfying crop. Now is the ideal time to be planting seed potatoes and we’ve got a great variety available in our Garden Care Department as well as all the advice you’ll need if you’re a Grow Your Own beginner. And the size of garden doesn’t matter... potatoes can also be grown in containers so make a perfect crop for even the smallest of back yards.
the perfect way to start growing your own
Vegetable and Seed Growing Kit
£9.99
New to growing your own vegetables? We can get you off to a great start with this Grow Your Own Vegetable and Seed Starter Kit. Each kit comes with:
simon - our plant area expert
Planting instructions Labels 5 x Early Potatoes 5 x Main Crop Potatoes 20 x Red Onion Sets
20 x Yellow Onion Sets 2 x Garlic Bulbs Lettuce ‘Salad Bowl’ Seeds Courgette Ambassador Seeds Tomato Maskotka Seeds
Shop in store or online at bents.co.uk be inspired | 07
HEALTHY GARDENING
Boost your mood
Whether just enjoying green space or tending to plants, research shows that spending 20 minutes outside each day can help reduce stress and improve mood. We believe everyone can benefit whether you have a tiny courtyard or a garden the size of a playing field. There are so many ways to enjoy the beauty of plants and flowers from full blown flower beds to individual pots and containers, which can be crammed into the smallest of spaces. And gardening not only helps our mind, but it also helps physical well-being by providing a great form of all-round exercise, utilizing all major muscle groups. Digging, raking and cleaning are all jobs that need to be done, but at the same time they are helping the heart. Gardening is a great hobby, not only does it brighten up your environment and provide visual pleasure but it is good for your health! Divert the mind with these great ideas for gardening exercise … • Raking • Weeding • Trimming trees and shrubs • Digging compost • Sweeping • Painting fences • Cleaning tools
Shop in store or online at bents.co.uk 08 | be inspired
GARDEN TOOLS
Get gardening ready Spring is definitely in the air, and whilst it might not always be the case (we’ve definitely had our fair share of wet and wild conditions) on the whole it means warmer temperatures, and warmer temperatures mean being able to get outdoors again. Now is the time to arm yourself with the latest kit to make those essential gardening tasks easier than ever.
Bee Triple Pack Gloves medium £5.99
Miracle-Gro All Purpose - 40L 3 for £15.00 or £6.99 each
Bee Wellingtons Sizes 4-8 £29.99
Wrendale Garden Kneeler £19.99 AFK Cottage Arbour Heritage Sage & Cream £429.00
Burgon & Ball British Bloom Collection Pruner & Holder £19.99 Wrendale Fork & Trowel Gift Box £19.99
be inspired | 09
MOTHER’S DAY - SUNDAY 14th MARCH
Mum’s the Word
NEW
Fabulous fragrance
Behind every great person is an even better mum, and the day is approaching when we can celebrate this very special lady in our lives. Whether you’re lucky to have your mum in your bubble or you’re sending love from afar, we have a beautiful collection of gifts to choose from that are guaranteed to bring a smile to her face. Wax Lyrical Spring Florals Daffodil Scented Candle £11.99 Wax Lyrical Spring Florals Daffodil Reed Diffuser £5.99 or 2 for £10 Electric Wax Melt Burner – I love you to the moon and back £19.99 Allumi Soy Wax Candle – Energize £36.00
NEW
Sweet treats NEW
Skincare ranges Bon Bons Gourmet Exquisite Handcrafted Rocky Road Chocolate Slab £5.99 Lindt Mini Pralines £7.99 Bon Bons Gourmet Luxury Chocolate Selection £8.99 ‘Best Mum’ Box of Roses £4.99
Neal’s Yard Remedies Bee Lovely Nourishing Collection £25.00
Set contains: Bee Lovely Hand Cream, Bee Lovely Bath & Shower Gel, Bee Lovely Body Lotion, Bee Lovely All Over Balm
Neal’s Yard Remedies Smoothing Aromatic Collection £20.00
Set contains: Aromatic Foaming Bath, Aromatic Body Butter
10 | be inspired
MOTHER’S DAY - SUNDAY 14th MARCH
NEW
Wellness range
New range Now in it’s 10th year, BeautyPro is a multi-award-winning British brand! They create innovative beauty products with natural formulas that are highly effective ingredients.
Natural Bath Soak - Lemongrass & Ginger £3.99 Natural Body Wash - Lemongrass & Ginger £3.99 Natural Hand Cream - Lemongrass & Ginger £2.99
Beauty Pro Women’s Face Masks Ultimate Collagen Set £18.00 Restore and Renew Set £16.00 Hand and Foot Renewal Set £16.00 Spa at Home £9.95 Yankee Candle WOW Gift Set £29.99*
Non-Member Price £39.99 RRP £50.90** Set contains: Medium Jar - Sunny Daydream, Small Jar - Clean Cotton, Votives - Vanilla Lime, Camellia Blossom, A Calm & Quiet Place, Pink Sands, Seaside Woods, Lemon Lavender, Coconut Splash Tealights - Fresh Cut Roses *be inspired member price **RRP if products sold individually
Shop in store or online at
bents.co.uk be inspired | 11
WHAT’S NEW IN STORE
New Ranges
Our fashion buyers top picks for Spring.
One bag… a multitude of possibilities. From shopping around town, through to a night out, these bags are fully customisable with patterned straps to suit your look. Hand finished and made from premium grained genuine leather by artisans in Italy, these bags feature subtle gold fittings and our own matching leather tassel.
Available in store from March
eve in paradise as a brand stands for timeless fashion and fashionable styles. This contemporary label is feminine and sporty. Designed with love, to emphasize the individual beauty of its wearers with self-confidence and joie de vivre. Combining fashion and sustainability, they use only the finest natural materials, which ensure an incomparable skin feel, perfect fit and long-lasting favourite pieces. Discover the new eve in paradise range in-store today.
12 | be inspired
WHAT’S NEW IN STORE
...and for him
We also have a great selection of men’s new skincare and fashion items. Check out our ranges both online and in store.
Barber Pro Range Rejuvenating Mask Set £9.95 Skin Revival Set £12.00 It’s All Good £14.95
Available in store from March
Bath House - Spanish Fig and Nutmeg Shower Gift Set £31.00 Set contains: Hair & Bodywash, Deodorant, Soap Bar
be inspired | 13
THE PET PLACE
Pet Patrol
The unconditional love from a playful pooch or cuddles from the cat have kept many of us smiling during these challenging times so why not treat them to something special from our Pet Place. And remember… it’s not all about the treats and toys. The Pet Place offers all the basics you need to look after your furry friend on a daily basis. From food and feeders to leads and litter trays we’ve got it covered. Beau is waiting patiently for our Pet Café to re-open. We cannot wait to welcome back all of our lovely regulars, not long to go...
Scruffs Snuggle Blanket The Scruffs Snuggle Blanket is a great gift for any dog owner. The reversible design provides a soft, plush lining for cold snuggle days and a faux suede cover for warmer days. Available in assorted colours £14.99
Shop in store or online at bents.co.uk 14 | be inspired
EASTER 1st APRIL - 4th APRIL
Time to get eggcited!
Discover a whole host of ideas and inspiration which will put a spring in your step this Easter. The Easter Bunny is hopping for joy as her big day approaches and she’s got some eggcellent ideas for things to do on her big day…
Silly scavenger hunt. Instead of eggs, hide a number of Easter themed items. Once they have found all the items on the list, a chocolate prize awaits.
Race against time relay. Time to work as a team. They have to work together, taking turns to find their chocolate treasure in a specified time.
Tricky treasure map. Hide chocolate treasure at various locations around your garden and draw a treasure map to guide them to the tasty treats.
Easter egg rolling. A bit like bowling but made a little tricker when rolling eggs. Watch them wobble and see who can get closest to the pin.
Don’t miss out on these Easter treats
Benjamin Bunny with mini eggs £8.99 Daisy Duck with mini eggs £4.99
Luxury Milk Chocolate Egg with mini eggs £10.99
Giant Assorted Bunny and Egg Hunt Box £14.99
be inspired | 15
Keeping in touch
If you’ve not already joined our social network then why not become a fan on Facebook, check us out on Instagram or follow us on Twitter. Get in touch, share your stories so we can continue to be inspired by you.
Thank you to everyone at Bents for being a lifeline this year. You have worked so hard making a safe place for your customers and staff.
Thank you for being there for your community. Providing food and essential items, and keeping people in work. We are proud of our local business.
Just enjoying the most delicious afternoon tea picked up this morning to celebrate my birthday. Many thanks to the patisserie wizards and all the kitchen staff.
I would just like to say that Bents have had the most clean and safe environment I have visited during this covid episode. The food department is excellent.
Just finished Sunday lunch...omg! So delicious and each course just perfect. Excellent value for money... cheaper than a restaurant and better quality. Thank you team Bents Garden and Home. Looking forward to trying more of your wonderful delivered food.
Already a member, but want to hear more from our be inspired team? Register your email address with us and we’ll make sure you never miss out on our news and offers. Simply email beinspired@bents.co.uk with your member number to add your email address.
Shop in store or online at bents.co.uk Mon - Fri Sat Sun
8.30am - 5.30pm* 8.30am - 5.30pm 10.30am - 4.30pm
* Open until 8pm from Monday 17th May. Bents Garden & Home, Warrington Road, Glazebury, Cheshire WA3 5NT. Check online for seasonal opening times. Images for illustration purposes only. All products subject to availability. Prices correct at time of printing
Extensive free car parking. For the latest events and online shopping visit bents.co.uk 01942 266300