by Andrew Williams |
May 23, 2018
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We've just had a delivery of these amazing throws in time for the Hay Festival which starts tomorrow (Thursday 24th 2018). They are hugely popular all year round but particularly in those "in-between" times of year when you've just switched the heating off, or haven't turned it on yet!
They come in a variety of colours, and sizes between five and six foot long - perfect for the end of a bed, or a sofa that's seen better days :)
You can see the full range online now!
by Andrew Williams |
May 17, 2018
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We love Hay on Wye - you've probably realised that by now :) So we were delighted to be featured in a new guide to the town called Destination Hay. It's a great little book that covers all the angles of your visit to our amazing town - bookshops (of course), independent boutiques (like us!), great pubs and bars (I'm off to the tapas bar in a bit) and all of the weird and wonderful elements that make up Hay.
You can buy Destination Hay in the shop or online. A perfect memento of your trip to the town, or a great gift for someone who's planning to visit!
by Andrew Williams |
May 10, 2018
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As we gear up to another Hay Festival, we're delighted to have received another amazing delivery of colourful flip flop animals from Ocean Sole in Kenya. These incredible creations are made from flip flops which wash up on beaches and congest urban waterways around Nairobi.
The flip flops are separated into colours (no dyes or paints are used), then cleaned and sanded to create a smooth surface. They are bonded together to create a multi-coloured block, then carved by hand. Bigger animals are made from groups of the blocks built up into larger shapes.
The attention to detail is amazing, and the environmental benefits are obvious. But Ocean Sole now employ over 70 people in the project, making this a great social success story too!
Check out the new arrivals online and in the shop.
by Andrew Williams |
April 19, 2018
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We love these! We had our first delivery from Dee and her team in Botswana last year and they were a huge hit. Now we have more amazing designs in stock.
All the designs are £12 per pair - check them out here!
by Andrew Williams |
April 12, 2018
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We've had a fantastic couple of weeks in Hay as we celebrated the anniversary of the famous day in 1977 when Richard Booth proclaimed Hay to be an independent kingdom. There were all sorts of activities including talks and readings, loads for kids, and even a cameo from Eighteen Rabbit when we interviewed local hero Chris Hunter.
You can now get your own little slice of Hay history with our all-new Independent Hay tote bags - our treat yourself to a sought-after 40th anniversary bag! Show your loyalty to the Independent Kingdom of Hay on Wye :)
