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New Craft Cafe for fab coffee & homemade cakes

Are you looking for somewhere new to go for coffee or lunch? Then look no further...I have just spent a lovely morning drinking coffee, chatting with my friend and having a little fat free indulgent cake a Rivers Meet Craft Cafe, Methley Fantastic concept...lots of lovely ladies attending the knit and natter group..Take a look at their website for craft courses coming up or pay a visit to their Vintage Fair this Sunday. http://www.riversmeetcraftcafe.co.uk/cafe.htm
 
 

Christmas posting dates

 
Last minute posting dates for Christmas
If you order now and are willing to pay a surcharge for Christmas delivery then I will be able to despatch up to Thursday 22nd Decenber via Special Delivery. Please ask for a quote

Lovely Feedback for the mrs madden makes shopping event

Thanks to everyone for your lovely comments on the mrs madden makes Christmas Shopping Event last Saturday..glad you all enjoyed it...pictures coming soon
 
Thanks for having us!! You certainly had lots there, what a nice way to spend a day x
Jenny
Little Leon has taken Mummy to shop at Mrs Maddens house, he thinks she's lovely and he's looking forward to his hand made Christmas stocking to hang up for Santa!!!
Helen
Hi Bev, Just to say a great big thanks for our invitation to your Saturday "do".   Joanne and I thoroughly enjoyed it and I must say how much I admire your talent and also energy - you must have felt shattered when at last you had your lovely home to yourselves.  I am going to put a hook in my kitchen on which to hang my peg apron but the weather now means it will just be decorative for a while.
Marjorie

The Sunday Mail promotes UK Handmade

If you didn't get chance to read this article on Sunday you can follow this link.
There are a lot of us out there with some very great talents...a nice way to shop for Christmas presents.....

Do something different this Christmas

I love this poster...it takes me back to my childhood when Mum got us to make all our presents for friends and aunties and Grans ....it's amazing what you can do with a small amount of money and actually produce something that is unique!
 
I also love the bit where it says "Buy from independent shops"...I have started my christmas shopping at the fairs that I attend..there are going to be some lucky people out there this Christmas who are going to get some lovely presents that you can't find on the high street and that are well designed and expertly made!
 
So go on......Show the banks who's boss!!!
 
 
 
 

mrs madden makes Annual Christmas Shopping Event 2011

Mrs madden makes October Newsletter 2011

 
Well, my wish from last month's newsletter for an Indian Summer has come true!  I just can't belieeeeve it! It's October and here I am sitting in my garden, surrounded by blooming fuschias and dazzling cosmos and listening to the very busy bees buzzing in and out of the flowers and yes I hope wherever you are that thesun is shining too! They have just announced on the radio that this is the hottest1st of October ever on record with temperatures reaching the dizzy heights of 29.9 degrees!! 
How wonderful is this?? Summer at last. Make the most of it.
 Well we have lots of exciting news to share and shows to tell you about in the run up to - dare I say it - Christmas.
Now what shall I wish for this month???
 
New Products
 
My new range of Christmas cards are now available to buy on line , so please take a look - it's never too early to get your cards written and out of the way...another job done! This one was inspired by my friendly robin in our garden.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Customer of the Month
 
I do like a nice wedding and this one sounded wonderful with tea and scones on the beach in Cornwall!  The Best Man is pictured here with the happy couple's mrs  madden makes wedding ring cushion, complete with their wedding rings tied on safely!
 
Congratulations to Denise,sister of the groom, who commissioned the cushion and very kindly entered the photo into this month's draw.  She wins this month's voucher towards any future purchases. Handy for Christmas!
 
In every monthly newsletter, I will be featuring a customer of the month. This allows you to see how other customers are using our products. In addition, it will help you feel confident that you are going to get the service and attention you need.
If you have a photo that you want featured and want to be entered into next month's draw, please email it in before the end of October.
 
It's here again.. the date for your diary
 
I am getting quite excited as the Christmas Fairs start to take place but also trying to cram 90 hours into each day as I get busy creating the new products for them! What fun!!
This year here at mrs madden makes we are opening the doors at our annual event from noon, so please make room in your busy schedule to pop along and catch up with everyone.
There will be the gorgeous cakes from Sarah's Bakery again this year, so what better excuse could you have to indulge yourself with tea and cakes while doing a bit of Christmas Shopping in a really relaxed atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle?
So please feel free to bring your friends and make a girly afternoon of it.
 
And for my North Yorkshire customers or anyone who fancies a nice day out, my other major event this October is at:
20th October
10.30am - 8pm
Ye Old Mill House, Romanby, Northallerton, DL7 0PE
Take a look at their website for directions
It will be great if you can make it as they are supporting Herriott Hospice Homecare and it will be a lovely day out in a fantastic part of Yorkshire.
 
For a list of all the other fairs that you can find me at this Autumn,please follow this link
It will lovely to see you all
 
The Great British Bake Off
 
Are you sad that the Great British Bake Off finishes this week? I have really loved it and I know a few of my readers have been following it too. But don't despair, the final 3 contestants have their own web sites and blogs where you can follow their recipes:
Joanne Wheatley - Jo's Blue Aga
Mary-Anne Boermans - Time to Cook on line
Who do you want to win?
 
Countdown to Christmas
At this time of the year, I usually do a Countdown to Christmas in my newsletters, but this year as we are all still feeling the effects of the recession, I thought I would put in this link instead to
 Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert  website for some wonderful Christmas hints and tips on how to save money but still have a great time......
 
Help a hedgehog -here's a handy number for your mobile!
 
While out the other day, I came across a man collecting for the Yorkshire Wildlife Rescue . If you ever come across a poorly hedgehog, then this is the number to phone 01535674672 and they will come to the rescue. So pop it into your mobile ..you never know when you may be able to help a hedgehog. They are really good for your garden as they eat all the slugs, so we need to keep them going...they are so cute too!
 Help a hedgehog and save your lettuce!!
 
Share the News
Don't forget, it's easy if you want to share this newsletter on your facebook page, just click on the button below
 
Have a wonderful warm October and keep those photos and emails coming as I love to hear from you.
Hope you can make it to my annual event
Best wishes,
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mrs madden makes Christmas Gift Fairs

You can see me at the following Fairs:
 
Macmillan Coffee Morning
30 September 10am to 1pm
Shelley Village Hall
 
Ladies Shopping Event
1 October noon to 5pm
The Grove Hotel, Pontefract WF9 3QF
 
Umpie's Autumn Bazaar
20th October 10.30am - 8pm
Ye Old Mill House, Romanby, Northallerton, DL7 0PE
 
mrs madden makes Christmas Shopping Event
29 October noon to 4pm
Church View Cottage, 3 Vicar Lane, Ossett, WF5 0BE
 
Magic of Christmas Fair
12 November 10am to 4pm
East Bridgford Hill House, East Bridgford, Notts, NG13 8PE
 
Children in Need Christmas Fair
19 November 10am to 4pm
Holmfirth Civic Hall, HD9 3AS
 
Christmas Fair
20 November 10am to 5pm
The Main Furniture Company, Green Hammerton, YO26 8BQ
 
Christmas Fair
4 December
10.30am to 4.30pm
The Ridings Shopping Centre, Wakefield
 
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Christmas Card launch

Be the first in the queue and visit my shop  for the launch of my mrs madden makes Christmas cards. Get ahead for Christmas and get your cards written ready for posting and saving precious time for yourself later....