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As a small family business, we want to let you know we are taking the necessary measures to protect our staff & customers. We continue to adapt to any changes that the World Health Organisation advise, whilst we will endeavour to keep you informed...

On the 22nd March, the UK will celebrate all things to do with our mums. It's a time to show our love for the person who brought us into this world and has cared for us every day since.

Pancake Day, or formally known as Shrove Tuesday, is the day before the start of Lent; Ash Wednesday. Shrove Tuesday, aka Pancake Day always falls 47 days before Easter Sunday, so the date varies from year to year. 

On February 14th sweethearts around the world, of all ages, will exchange cards, flowers, chocolates and gifts in the name of St Valentine.

Valentine’s Day originated to celebrate the decapitation of a third-century Christian martyr! So how did we get from beheading to betrothing on Valentine’s Day?...

It’s always great to start the new year with high expectations. To tell yourself that 2020 is not only a new year but also a new decade and it’s going to be the greatest in your life! But let’s face it I know you understand that actually nothing changes when the calendar switches from 2019 to 2020.

Slippers are the epitome of comfortable footwear. There truly is nothing better than coming home from work and sliding on your most comfortable pair of slips to wear around the house. As the weather turns a little colder, having a quality pair of slippers on hand is even more important as you find ways to keep as warm as possible without always relying on that central heating.

Wool Week is celebrated as an industry phenomenon to support the small number of British manufacturers of wool products. Supported by HRH The Prince of Wales this community of hard-working companies and solo individuals continue to inspire future generations to make sure the British wool industry has a prosperous future. 

One of the oldest methods of making a protective foot cover is that of a moccasin. The moccasin is believed to have originated in North America where hunters needed to protect their feet from cold and rugged surfaces.

Just 9 years ago I was fortunate enough to meet John Morland the 'last' of the Morland Sheepskin family. Although into his 80’s his passion for sheepskin was still very much alive. We entered into a discussion about sheepskin for the Summer and some of the detail that John spoke about will stay with me forever.

The Summer is here and recently we've had some pretty hot weather in the U.K. Temperatures have soared to 38 degrees Celsius in some places. That's why once again we've teamed up with a couple of our best-selling slipper brands who have launched their sandal collections for this Summer.