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It’s time to switch your perfume to reflect the season. Come and try the wonderful Dagien by Ruth Mastenbroek or Ombre Bleue by Jean Charles Brosseau, it’s wonderfully ozonic and Mediterranean fresh – and there’s dozens more to try. Prices from £30.
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Proper comfort means leisure wear that will take you from home, to the garden to the plane – but in style! The CHALK range of leisure wear does all of that in elegant neutral shades. Prices from £28.
The Skincare:
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The Reading Room:
Whether relaxing in the garden with a book, spending days exploring the best of Britain or hopping on a plane, we’re turning our thoughts to summer and how to best enjoy her long days and (fingers crossed) sunshine.
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The Garden Room:
Pottering in the garden is a must at this time of year. The hard work is done, and it’s time to enjoy it. Our garden room has some quirky pieces to add finishing touches. From finials to pots, wasp scarers to wrought iron stakes, lanterns to outdoor lights –and beautiful throws to snuggle under.
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We’ve rediscovered the joy of reading these last two years. Kindles have their place, but you can’t beat turning the pages of an unputdownable book! Browse beautiful cloth bound classics such as Watership Down, Tender is the Night or Daphne Du Maurier’s Rebecca, or modern masterpieces such as C J Sansom’s Shardlake Series. There are specialist sections for history, gardening or cooking. And a wonderful choice for children –you’re never too young to read! We also run a FREE book exchange in reception. Prices from £6.
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Working in association with our sister company ‘A&C Auctions of Pendle’ we can offer a more bespoke service than most house clearance companies, from complete house clearances to individual items (all items disposed of legally).
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After three years business, it is with a heavy heart we are leaving our Waddington Road Premises to move to new premises with easy access and ample parking.
Opening 1st September at 26 Mitton Business Park!
Take a trip down memory lane! The Old Coach House Antiques boasts a fabulous selection of antique, architectural, salvage and garden furniture from across the ages.
Browse the vintage section from art-deco, mid-century to sixties style items.
You can transform any room in the house with that special piece! We have a wide variety of ornaments and artwork at affordable prices. The outdoor space has become a more important area following the pandemic, and we will be striving to provide a range of bygone and rural items to enhance the outdoor living space.
Our latest addition to our range is some stunning textiles, with bespoke cushions handmade by our Ukrainian friend, who is super talented. If we don’t have the item you are striving to find, we are very happy to source from our wide range of contacts in the trade. We caught up with owner, Michael Hargreaves, to find out a bit more about the move.
“It has been a pleasure to build the business over the last three years, and it has been quite a journey right through the Covid pandemic. But we made it and we are delighted to have secured the new premises. “ Michael said, “Parking around the Waddington Road premises was a major factor in making the move, and we hope that we have resolved that at Mitton.
We would like to thank our loyal customers for their continued support and hope to welcome everyone to Mitton.
The Mitton Business Park has many established businesses so we hope footfall will increase and people will support the park.”
Our stock changes on a weekly basis with new arrivals daily. Here at the Old Coach House, we are able to run a comprehensive house clearance service.
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We are thrilled to have storytelling with music and singing for the little ones The lovely Mrs Stanley will be here on 25th July and the 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th August in the Chapel at 10am Telling the most delightful tales, here’s a few The Three Billy Goats Gruff, The Scarecrow's Hat and The King with Dirty Feet
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Exciting new trail event coming to Blackburn town centre this summer!
Blackburn Business Improvement District (BID) is known for delivering innovative, fun trail events every summer in Blackburn town centre, which people flock from miles around to.
Well, this year is no different!
If you’re a fan of puzzles, brain-teasers, and generally having fun with your family and friends, then this event is for you! Blackburn BID and the multi-award winning Lucardo Rawtenstall Escapes proudly presents ‘The Escapade: Professor Lucardo’s Magical Adventure’.
Professor Lucardo needs to gather his magical items ready for the new term at The University of Magic, and he needs your help to find everything he needs around Blackburn town centre!
Find and solve the puzzles to collect all the items, and you’ll be in with a chance of winning £150 high street vouchers to spend! Taking place Mondays to Saturdays, 10am to 4pm between 4 August and 2 Sept 2023, this is a free event that everyone can play!
Pick up a trail map from any of the venues taking part in the event including the Visitors Centre at Blackburn Market and Blackburn Central Library, then look out for Professor Lucardo in shops and businesses to find the puzzles!
For more information visit blackburnbid.co.uk and follow Blackburn BID on social media. Good luck!
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