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Green is the new black
Green is the new black. Kindness is the new cool. We as retailers love fashion but we love our planet too. On the subject of sustainable fashion we begin by talking about what’s in store little more.
Tribe and Fable A fair trade product, these delightful colourful tassel necklaces are made by Balinese women who carefully thread and securely knot each bead. The necklaces are then channelled with good energy. The beads are made from lovely natural materials such as semi-precious stones, water pearls, volcanic rock and wood. No plastic!
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Chillys These uber-cool drinking bottles come in every colour imaginable as well as some really captivating and colourful surface pattern design. The chrome edition is the shiny metallic colours. They keep your cold drinks chilly for 24hrs and keep up the heat of your tea/coffee or preferred hot drink for 12 yrs. Ditch the plastic!
A Postcard From Brighton brand On a few different levels, this brand delivers on an ecological matter. The first reason being the clothing items are original and of an individual concept. These clothing pieces are timeless. They are not faddy fashion articles. We have customers expressing they have had items from APCFB for years and years.
For those of you lucky enough to meet Lainey Poulson the designer at an in-store event you may recall her saying “reuse as pyjama wear or pool side garments if you can once your items start to look a bit jaded and when they do!” Another point is that the brand hasn’t left a huge carbon foot print due to UK manufacture and production. Sustainable fabrics are also being utilized within the brand. Mama B This Continental label again is original in it’s understated minimalist handwriting hence the garments have a long life span. The fabric quality gives real longevity to your purchases. These fabrics are milled locally, the business is ran by the family and made with love from Italy.
Wired Angel An exciting new label on the scene that again offers quality and beauty. The collection is manufactured and produced in the UK. Then it is delivered from a very local source, so local it’s on the Leicestershire/ Warwickshire border. On our door step so the logistical carbon emissions are low indeed.
Global fashion Where we do stock from other countries such as Denmark and the Netherlands they have implemented strategies where they have researched and are executing the use of new fibres and new production techniques. Some of the neo textiles are being made from recycled plastic bottles, polyester is recyclable as are many other fibres. Also our American jeans brand Liverpool are constructed of such good denim it goes on and on. They are the kind of jeans that could go on five years or probably more with regular wear too. Not just a one season wonder! So on balance the eco-conscious consumer can feel a little more relieved.
I hope that explained a few things on such an important issue. Look out for more green in up and coming issues. Anna xx
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Hot cross bread & lemon pudding
Serves 4 Ingredients knob of butter, for the dish 4 stale hot cross buns 200g lemon curd 2 large eggs 200ml double cream 200ml milk ½ tsp vanilla extract 4 tbsp caster sugar little lemon zest cream or vanilla ice cream, to serve (optional)
Method Butter a 1-litre baking dish that will quite snugly fit the buns. Cut each bun into 3 slices, and sandwich back together with a generous spreading of curd. Arrange buns in the dish.
Whisk egg, cream, milk and remaining curd, then sieve into a jug with the vanilla and 3 tbsp of the sugar. Pour over the buns and stand at room temperature for 30 mins for the custard to soak in.
Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/ gas 3. Scatter the remaining sugar and lemon zest over the pudding. Bake for 30-40 mins until the top is golden and the custard gently set. Stand for 5 mins, then serve with cream or vanilla ice cream, if you like.
Barby Sporting Restaurant
Open to the public for delicious lunches and evening meals (except Mondays). Lunches 12-2pm, Evenings 6.30-9pm Sunday Lunch 12-4pm Why not try our extensive A la Carte menu, ranging from steaks to freshly prepared homemade dishes, our extremely popular Sunday Roasts or our delicious value lunchtime meals starting from £7.95
For enquiries, menus or bookings Tel 01788 891873 email: craig@barbysporting.com Barby Lane, Barby Nr Rugby CV23 8UX
Independent Wine Merchant in the heart of Rugby Town, bringing wines to you which are diverse and unique from all around the world.
Wine - Champagne - Port - Gin - Whisky - Fine Cigars
Wine Bar - Wine Tasting - Bottomless Prosecco Lunch
GALLACHERS WINE MERCHANTS 37 REGENT STREET, RUGBY, CV21 2PE Tel: 01788 568 543 E: sales@gallacherswinerugby.co.uk Find us on Facebook @gallachersofrugby Instagram #gallacherswine www.gallacherswinerugby.co.uk
New at Napton Village Stores! Our on line click and collect service. Details on our website. 5 cm
Napton Village Stores www.naptonvillagestores.co.uk
New Street, Napton CV47 8LR 01926 812488 info@naptonvillagestores.co.uk www.naptonvillagestores.co.uk 3.8 cm
Everything a local store should offer and more!
Napton Kitchen
Outside Catering
Napton Kitchen eat in or takeaway. Enjoy fresh in store baked croissants, a cooked breakfast, fresh filled rolls, homemade soup, a ploughman’s lunch and homemade cake!
Available during all trading hours. Hot food ordering is available Mon-Fri 7am-3.30pm, Sat 8am-3.30pm, Sun & Bank Hols 8am-11.30am.
Why not let us cater for your parties or lunches, at work or home! All of our food is prepared fresh to order in store. From grazing tables, platters and cheese boards to variety of hot selections!
Available for collection or local delivery between 9am & 3pm 7 days a week!
Gifting & Cards
We stock over 300 styles of occasion cards and an extensive range of gifts, everything from locally made tea cosies and soya wax candles, country living themed China, photo frames and cushions.
We also have little treats to suit every budget and lots of pocket money toys for the kids – starting at just £1!
Now available for the season
Fruit Trees & Bushes
Colourful Primroses
Seed Potatoes
Bird Food
Gifts and Cards
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