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Bev: Posted on Thursday, March 01, 2012 3:40 PM
Happy Saint David's Day to all my Welsh readers. Spring is here! Daffodils are blooming, days are getting longer - so time to get out and about...offers to tempt you and places to visit, Mothers to pamper and a few jobs to do.... plus Customer of the Month celebrations.. So let March blow away your cobwebs! For the Love of Mothers With Mothering Sunday on the 18th March, it's time to pamper her - breakfast in bed, lunch out, afternoon tea treat, weekend away... or make it a girly trip out. March's Offer Have you got the urge yet to start your Spring Cleaning? Well as a special treat to my readers I am offering FREE SHIPPING within the UK during March on my Spring Cleaning Aprons They make your chores easier, giving you more time to enjoy yourself! So get ahead, get organised and look forward to a sparkly house and some much deserved ME-time. If you don't have time to visit my website, click on the "Buy Now" button below to purchase the above apron. First come first served as they are all unique! Shop on the go at mrs madden makes! No need to stay in! Isn't technology wonderful? You can now visit my web shop on the move on your mobile phone. It is only a mini version of the full website but it makes it easier for you if you have the urge to splurge! Coffee and Crafts What a fab concept? If you like to craft and are a lover of home-made cakes then Rivers Meet is a destination Craft Cafe for you. Situated just outside Leeds in the village of Methley, Jo, the proprietor, teaches sewing classes and also makes the cakes for the cafe. The day we visited was very icy but we were greeted by a roaring fire. We spent a lovely morning there - I was quite good, having the fat free fruit cake - browsing the shop and enjoying a couple of cups of coffee. We shall be back - either to visit one of the many craft fairs, join in a craft class or just for lunch. Customer of the Month a male Customer of the Month!!! This month's voucher to goes to Caroline & Johnny..."..sending you some pics of the man in action wearing his apron. He loved it. Thanks once again...Caroline xx" Congratulations to Johnny - hard at work jamming!! Please do keep sending your photos in...I like to see the aprons being put to good use and you could win a voucher too! Remember it doesn't have to be an apron - it can be anything that you have bought from Please, can you help spread the word? I have been busy getting some new postcards made to promote my mrs madden makes newsletter and website. If any you would like some of them to hand out to your friends, family, neighbours and work colleagues or know of somewhere, where you can put one up as a poster, then I will be only too happy to pop some in the post to you and will really appreciate your help. Just email me with your address and I will give you 10% off your next purchase. Thank you. xx A Taste of Summer......in March! Love to try different ciders? A friend of mine has just had an article published in Specialty Food Magazine - a first for her! Read her fabulous article on Cider here on page 32 I feel a glass of cider is in order..........cheers! Discount Voucher Just for you If you fancy a trip out to Wakefield, please do come along and say hello and bring this voucher with you....you never know you may just find something you like. With Mother's Day and Easter coming along shortly, I will have some new products being launched... Well, here's wishing you a marvellous March! ©mrs madden makes 2012 |
Aprons and Pinnies, Food, Slimming World,slimming, Christmas, Cafes in West Yorkshire, Newsletter Archive, Cupcakes, Fairs, Press release and news, Customer photos, Lavender hearts, lavender pillows, dried lavender gifts, farm Shops, daffodils, Customer of the month, Calendar Girls, Pink products, Spring cleaning, Mother's day Gifts
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Bev: Posted on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 9:26 AM
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 |
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Bev: Posted on Monday, October 31, 2011 8:02 PM
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
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Bev: Posted on Saturday, October 22, 2011 4:06 PM
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!!!
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Bev: Posted on Friday, October 21, 2011 5:55 PM
I'm so happy...the lovely Lou from Cake-y-Licious has given me such a fantastic review...have a read below and please do check out her facebook page Hi all - I just wanted to let you know about a lady called Bev who makes fantastic Unique Aprons, Retro Pinnies and homewares
I saw her amazing range first hand at a summer fair and lost her card!! - it has taken me ages to track her down as I am desperate to own one of her aprons as the quality is fantastic and there are some really quirky slogans on some of the range ;o)
Below is the link ...to her Facebook page and her website is www.mrsmaddenmakes.co.uk I am especially loving the 'do my buns look big in this' apron ;o) Lou xx
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Bev: Posted on Sunday, October 16, 2011 3:45 PM
Aprons and Pinnies, Cupcakes, Fairs, hearts, Lavender hearts, lavender pillows, dried lavender gifts, tea cosies, tea cosy, shopping bags, Calendar Girls, Christmas cards, Christmas
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Bev: Posted on Monday, October 03, 2011 6:50 PM
 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 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. 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: 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 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, ©Copyright 2011 |
Aprons and Pinnies, Food, Slimming World,slimming, Christmas, Newsletter Archive, TV cooking programmes, Recipes, Fairs, Press release and news, Christmas posting dates, Customer photos, Customer of the month, Christmas cards
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Bev: Posted on Thursday, September 29, 2011 11:27 AM
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 Shop on line at:www.mrsmaddenmakes.co.uk |
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Bev: Posted on Tuesday, September 06, 2011 3:45 PM
Welcome to September's newsletter. I hope that you all have had a wonderful summer and been to some exciting places, but dare I say it, we are now on the count down to Christmas! However, I'm hoping for an Indian Summer and putting off the Christmas To-Do list until next month We have lots of exciting news to share from new products, to recipes to Customer of the Month, even some handy hints and tips and where you can see me this month, so I hope you enjoy reading it. New Products Following the successful launch of my greeting cards at the Driffield Show, you are now able to buy them on line for the first time. You can buy them individually or save when you buy 6....take a look Taken from my original watercolours and left blank for your own messages, I'm sure you will find some that you like. The NEW "Andy" Bag, so called as it's very Handy Andy, comprises of cotton and cord and because of the length of it's re-inforced hessian webbing straps, can either be worn over the shoulder or carried in your hand. With the contrast cord or twill lining it becomes reversible for a change too! Very serviceable as it has a dark coloured lining and the body has also been strengthened for durability. Size:43cms x 28cms Ideal for taking on holiday, shopping at your local farm shop or just nice & fun to have handy at any time to brighten your day! New Stock arrives at AGA To celebrate the launch of the new AGA Total Control oven, Country Warmth in Norton near Malton commissioned some new aprons including some old favourites.....why not pop down and take a look. As these are bespoke for AGA you won't find them anywhere else! How to harvest your lavender Lavender can help the body and mind to relax and when used correctly it is a valuable little oil to have with you at all times, as it is antiseptic, antibiotic and antiviral. So if you have lavender in your garden, get picking! It's best to harvest it when it is in full flower as it holds it's scent the best and longest. Arm yourself with an apron with pockets - I use my favourite garden apron as it has lots - a ball of string, a pair of scissors or secateurs and a few paper carrier bags...read on Glut of tomatoes? Gosh, it doesn't seem five minutes since I last had to deal with a glut of tomatoes...so if you're like me and are looking for something really quick & easy to do with your little red darlings then you may find this recipejust the job..... for an added piz-zaz I've included a chopped red chilli this year...watch this space! Customer of the Month Isn't he a cutie?! I just couldn't resist this photo, so a big thank you to Rohan's Mum, Liz for sending it in. He's pictured here with his mrs madden makes celebration baby cushion. He looks so laid back and happy. Congratulations to Liz & Rohan, from West Yorkshire, who win this month's voucher towards any future purchases. In every monthly newsletter, I will be featuring a customer of the month. This will allow 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 will 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 September. Tip of the Month Want to save on seeds for 2012? Then this is the time of year to start collecting seed heads from your flowers that are finishing. These wonderful marigolds have been blooming all summer in my veg garden and they were from only a handful of seeds from last year's blooms. Pick them and place them in a brown paper bag. Tie the top loosely with string and put in a warm, ventilated dark room such as a linen cupboard. Within weeks you should have lots of seeds ready for next spring's sowing. Once dried you can store them in paper envelopes....don't forget to mark them with the name of your flower. You can also do it with the sunny happy cosmos... Meet me in September Friday 30th September Shelley Village Hall near Huddersfield 11am to 2pm in aid of MacMillan Have a wonderful September and keep those photos and emails coming as I love to hear from you Best wishes, ©Copyright 2011 |
Aprons and Pinnies, Newsletter Archive, Cupcakes, Recipes, Fairs, Press release and news, Customer photos, Lavender hearts, lavender pillows, dried lavender gifts, How to make, Customer of the month, shopping bags
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Bev: Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2011 10:00 AM
August's Newsletter is short and sweet as I am sure that most of you will have lots to do and either be away on holiday, entertaining the children or even making the most of the small amount of sunshine that we are getting! A First for mrs madden makes!! What an exciting month July was! We went to Driffield Show and came away with our first award!!! Winning 2nd prize for the Best Stand at Show A big thank you too, for all of my lovely customers who came along and said hello. For those of you who I hadn't physically met before, it was nice to put a face to a name. New Products Time for Tea at Ainsty Farm Shop We have just extended the range of mrs madden makes products that they stock. There are now some really fabulous tea cosies......see more Forward to a Friend Remember, if you think that a friend of yours would be interested in reading this newsletter, then please feel free to forward it on to them or even get them to sign-up for their own copy. If they mention that you recommended them, then you will receive a voucher to spend at mrs madden makes Customer of the Month If you remember, July's newsletter saw the launch of Customer of the Month Photo Competition, allowing you to see how other customers are using our products. Well, Congratulations to Anna, from Shelley, West Yorkshire, who sent in the picture above. She had purchased one of my "Vacant/Engaged" linen door signs and has put it to good use on her cloakroom door. Doesn't it look pretty with the wooden Loo sign? No more embarassing moments! Anna wins a voucher towards her future purchases. 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 August. Best wishes for now and enjoy... Bev at mrs madden makes |
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