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Claire Hembrough has transformed the downstairs of Strawberry Blue into a new shop called Collectable
Renowned clinical psychologist Linda Blair joins the pastoral care team at KES
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LIGHTBULB MOMENT Bradford on Avon has a brand-new lighting and sustainable lifestyle store. laire embrough, owner of oA home and gift shop Strawberry Blue was inspired to start ollectable when doing up her partner’s home during the lockdowns. She explains, “Whereas my shop Strawberry Blue is very elegant and aimed at people looking for pretty gifts and accessories, I realised there is also a gap in the local market for people, who like my partner, are looking for a more neutral, natural and contemporary look, which is hard to achieve from the current selection
Jon Brown, founder of Bullfrog Bottles in his new shop on Kingsmead Square
of shops. Plus there aren’t any outlets in the town with a dedicated contemporary lighting department that can supply the fitting, offer styling advice and even the bulb (all LED) to complete the look.” Downstairs from Strawberry Blue, ollectable has a totally different look from its big sister upstairs – think industrial with stylish dark grey paintwork and shelving trimmed with metal piping. laire offers design input, and encourages customers to bring in pictures of their space so she can help them find the ideal lighting solution. For more: www.strawberrybluehome.co.uk
In response to the mental health impacts of the pandemic, King Edward’s School is expanding their pastoral team with the addition of nationally renowned clinical psychologist, Linda Blair. “The last 18 months has been incredibly stressful for all of us, each in different ways. owever, I think school children – particularly adolescents – have struggled most,” says Linda. “I’ve always considered KES to be exceptionally well-attuned to their pupils’ psychological wellbeing, and I am delighted to add what I can. uman resilience is remarkable, and it will be my pleasure to help any KES pupil and/or their family emerge from this period psychologically stronger and more confident than they were before.” Linda is a chartered clinical psychologist with over years’ experience in the and private practice, a chartered scientist and associate fellow of the British Psychological Society, registered member of the ealth and are rofessions ouncil, author of five self-help books, etmums psychology expert and Telegraph columnist. She’ll work alongside the school nurses in the ealth and ellbeing entre. For more: www.kesbath.com
LEAP FROG Popular Bath-based sustainable leisure brand, Bullfrog now has a shop on Kingsmead Square. Following the popularity of their online shop, which launched in January of this year, you can now shop the brand’s vibrant stainless steel water bottles, reusable coffee cups, yoga accessories and recycled apparel IRL. “I am thrilled to be joining Bath’s incredible independent retail scene by opening our new Bullfrog store in Kingsmead Square,” says owner Jon Brown. “We’re passionate about creating high quality products that encourage people to ditch the plastic and live a more sustainable life. “We’re also excited to be bringing QR code payments to Bath; a quick and convenient new shopping experience which is set to become a staple across our country’s high streets.” For more: www.bullfrogbottles.com
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