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Schools out for the Summer! Bring on the summer holidays.

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Congrats to Balderstone St Leonards Primary School on gaining the School Games Platinum Mark Award for 2022/ 2022 /23

tbc health&beauty The Perfumery: 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.

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The Clothes: 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: The experts at MEDIK8, NOURISH, and Dr Hauschka have created the perfect travel size pots of skincare essentials. We even have a multi-tasking VIT C, moisturiser and SPF 30 in one FAB pot – and unlike

HERE COMES SUMMER… As thoughts turn to long lazy days in the garden or having fun on the beach, here are a few ways to help you wind down and enjoy the summer

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hether 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.

Melt have some suggestions to make the above even more enjoyable.

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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The Reading Room: 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.

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some SPFs, the texture is wonderfully light and a dream to use. Prices from £5.

The Chandlery: We have a trick that we like to pull in the summer. Pop a couple of our More (rose), Lavender or Wisteria candles in the garden and your friends will think you have the BEST smelling garden ever! Prices from £10.

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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.

We arrange valuation and clear all items in a professional and timely manner, leaving the property empty and ready for the market!

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SUMMERTIME AT SAMLESBURY HALL

Heritage Café Open from Tuesday to Sunday, we serve a delicious, home-cooked, breakfast from 8.30am - 11am and an array of lighter brunch options from 11am -12pm. Our lunches are served from 12-3pm, alongside some of the best afternoon teas in Lancashire from 2-3pm. On Sundays we serve a delicious Roast, complete with veggies, roasties and yorkies!

What's On? 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.

Don’t forget our beautiful historic house is free to enter, please make a donation if you enjoyed your visit. Also, we offer free guided tours on a Sunday at 11am & 2pm with Spooky Simon, John Barnes or Jason Karl - they are not to miss!

Dottie's Wafflery Decadent desserts from mouth-watering milkshakes to brilliant banoffee waffles await your taste buds at Dottie’s Wafflery. Our waffle iron will be sizzling, making only the freshest waffles in the country. Fun filled sweet treats for children and families alike - sit and savour a scrumptious delight, whether it's raining or shining in Dottie's Wafflery at Samlesbury Hall.

The Hamlet Just as luxurious but with a rural edge, The Hamlet is home to a collection of beautiful shepherd's huts in Lancashire, hand crafted to keep you cool this summer.

Complete with two double beds in European oak, our glamping pods boast all those little extras - memory foam mattresses, low-wattage electricity to keep your phone charged, as well as a cosy en-suite. The bathroom includes a spacious shower, hot water and soft towels, along with luxury toiletries.

To find out more about our upcoming events, to book a table at the Heritage Café or to get in touch regarding our summer staycation offers - please get in touch!

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Trade Carpets Clitheroe Ltd Trade Carpets are a third generation family run business supplying quality carpets for the past 60 years.

We are members of Britain’s foremost buying group with purchasing power in excess of £80 million per year. This guarantees that every customer will be quoted the most competitive price for any floor covering automatically.

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This buying power has ensured that many high profile businesses and homes in the Ribble Valley are guaranteed both quality and price whenever a floor covering is installed.

Exciting new trail event coming to Blackburn town centre this summer!

From our showroom in Clitheroe, we offer the widest range of classic and contemporary floor coverings in the Ribble Valley. Find inspiration in our comprehensive selection of the best flooring brands on the market.

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!

Whatever your personal preference, you'll find traditional classics and designer contemporary carpets, coir, sisal, natural flooring, solid wood flooring, laminates, vinyl and more - all in a wide and impressive range of colours, textures and finishes.

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’.

So whether your search is for beautiful parquet flooring, handwoven, ethically produced natural rugs for your hall, luxurious, rich-toned, traditional wool carpet for your lounge, a durable, hardwearing, heavy-duty solution for your business premises, or something in between, Trade Carpets can help.

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!

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