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Bev: Posted on 01 March 2012 15:40
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 10 February 2012 15:39
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
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Aprons and Pinnies, Food, Slimming World,slimming, Christmas, Cafes in West Yorkshire, Cupcakes, hearts, Bunting, How to make, Christmas cards
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Bev: Posted on 09 January 2012 14:45
After all the Christmas excess I'm back on the Slimming World diet today...just made some wonderful pea soup and enough to freeze too! What healthy tips do you have for January??? |
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Bev: Posted on 17 October 2011 08:59
 It's here at last! National Baking week 2011.And what better excuse do we have but to get into our kitchens and bake some goodies. To learn more about it take a look at their site.Well if you are going to look the part, then you need a cheerful apron too. This one pictured here - "Do my buns look big in this?" pink apron - is really fun to wear and always gets a few comments and a lot of smiles! Buy this and 5% of the selling price goes to the Calender Girls Charity for Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research. Let me know what you bake and send in some photos too..it's good to share some fab recipes...perhaps you may even have one that has been handed down from your Gran?? Keep Baking!!!
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Aprons and Pinnies, Food, Slimming World,slimming, Christmas, Cupcakes, TV cooking programmes, Recipes, Press release and news, Calendar Girls, Pink products, National Baking week
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Bev: Posted on 11 October 2011 18:35
I'm hooked....now that the Great British Bake Off has finished, I'm into Celebrity Masterchef. But why is it on in the afternoon and not the evening???? If you don't want to miss it, tune in here to see the times of the programmes...only 6 contestants left... |
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Bev: Posted on 04 October 2011 12:05
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? Tune into tonight to find out.... BBC2 20:00–21:00 In the grand final, the contestants bake for The Great British Bake Off's street party. If you want to follow my Blog please fill in the boxes below: |
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Bev: Posted on 03 October 2011 18:50
 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 30 August 2011 15:31
The "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 servicable 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! |
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Bev: Posted on 17 August 2011 10:29
 I'm so excited that the Great British Bake Off is back on television. Last night, the 16th August, saw the first episode. Couldn't believe the standard of the cakes and what they had to do...glad it wasn't me up there. But I did learn something new...did you know that the original cup cakes were actually baked in china cups and that's were the name came from? Sounds obvious really! Well my mouth was watering especially with all the chocolate around..may have to get baking myself.... If you want to watch it, it's on Tuesdays, 8pm on BBC1...happy baking.. |
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Bev: Posted on 09 May 2011 13:47
Spring has sprung and leapt into summer!! I hope that May finds you all well and that with the many recent festivities of Easter, the Royal Wedding..didn't they look lovely....and the many Bank holidays, that you found time to relax and enjoy them all. A big Thank you to all of you who came to the Holmfirth Show last month. It was lovely to catch up with you, sorry we didn't have longer to chat. Well this month, if you feel like venturing further afield, you can catch me at two other events...Newark County Show and Broughton Carnival in North Wales. New Frilly Pinnies For all of you who follow the stories on Wisteria Drive I bet you're pleased that Desperate Housewives is back on Wednesdays on Channel 4 at 10pm.....So like Bree, do you fancy stirring up a frill in your kitchen? Then don one of these fabulous frilly pinnies and look the part .....and if you get carried away cooking up some wonderful creations, then don't forget to set your TV or Sky box to record it. Where you can see me this month Newark & Nottinghamshire County Show May 14th and 15th George Stevenson Hall: Stand 4 Broughton & Bretton Carnival My first event in North Wales! May 21st from 1pm Visit their website for more information.... There will be lots of new apron designs and shapes...yes in between all the festivities and the longing to be outside in the sunshine and garden I have been busy at the sewing machine, so there will be a few new ideas to browse through.... Tip of the month By the way, I have been busy in the greenhouse too...sewing seeds and raising some fab summer plants...but remember we may still have some frost yet. Don't be fooled by this warm weather, keep your tender shoots warm and cosy at night and you will have a summer full of lovely blooms later on. Spend your Voucher Sign up for my newsletter and receive a Voucher for 10% off at the two May shows. ....happy shopping! Do you have a Wish List? This month sees a whole feast of events kicking off and will get us in the mood for summer....Here are a few of the events on my wish list. Hay-on-Wye's annual literary festival runs from 26th May to 5th June. If you have never visited there,I can assure you that you will not be disappointed, especially if you like rummaging through antique book shops and enjoy eating out, then this is the place for you. You never know you may just find a limited edition of Mrs Beeton!! for more details go to www.hayfestival.com The Chelsea Flower Show runs from 24th to 28th May..will I get there this year??? I keep promising myself that I will...wait and see! In preparation for the show take a look at these blooming new aprons!! Ideal for pottering around in your garden and greenhouse! They are being launched at the Newark Show And lastly if like me you are inspired by art and the seaside, then a visit to the Tate at St.Ives is also on my wish list. Their summer exhibition starts on the 14th May but don't worry you have until 25th September to get to Cornwall to see it. Well I hope I have inspired you to visit a few of these places...the weather is warmer..the sun is shining...so nows the time to get out and enjoy ourselves...I may even see you.. Regards, Bev at mrs madden makes |
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