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UK Skunkworks

UK Skunkworks – 52 Avenue Road, Bexleyheath, Kent DA7 4EG t) 0208 304 0444

UK Skunkworks – 79 London Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 4JF (t) 01273 601140

UK Skunkworks – 184 Victoria Road, Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 1JZ (t) 01252 447752

Email: info@ukskunkworks.co.uk

UK Skunkworks is the company to watch. This is an experienced and knowledgeable group of individuals whose joint efforts have created a strong brand identity.

The company has been trading for over 5 years and is aiming to be at the forefront of the Head shop industry! They are expanding quickly and their success can be attributed to their clean corporate approach, reasonable pricing, product selection and helpful service, rapidly establishing them as one of the market’s leading experts. They

Daves Hydroland, Warwickshire

Daves Hydroland 74/76 bulkington Rd. Bedworth, Warwickshire CV12 9FDR

Telephone: 02477 678634

Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday 10.00am – 5.00pm

Daves Hydroland have over 10 years experience providing quality products with a service to match.

They aim to satisfy our customers needs and advise on all aspects of hydroponic equipment both to the hobby grower or commercially. We buy large quantities of top quality brand leading products at the best prices and sell them directly to you at the best possible price

If they do not carry a product that you want, tell us and we’ll do our best to get it for you.

Large items/orders can be made in person where a possible discount could be arranged. All our nutrients & solutions, lighting & horticultural equipment are sourced from recognised worldwide brands which come with quality assurance and in the case of horticultural equipment comes with a manufacturer guarantees on said products.

have a strong team behind the company that will bring continued success.

UK Skunkworks has created a unique stamp on the head shop industry, from their diverse astro turf flooring to the funky graffiti covered walls dripping with artistic talent. Their stores provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and offer a fun and memorable shopping experience. The shops have clean display cabinets showcasing a vast array of quality smoking paraphernalia which range from Grinders, tins, Legal Highs, Bongs, Pipes, Books, Clothing, Music and so much more.

They also stock a huge range of the best quality souvenir seeds from the most acclaimed seed banks around, these include:

Greenhouse/ Sensi Seeds/ Barneys Farm/ Big Buddha/ Dutch Passion: these are just some of what’s available!

Visit them online: www.ukskunkworks.co.uk or drop in to one of their stores.

The shop is one of the midlands leading stockests of dutch pro canna and advanced nutrients and are based on the bulkington rd bedworth.

They are a midland based Hydroponics Grow Shop offering a huge selection of indoor plant lighting, hydroponic grow systems, hydro and organic horticultural supplies, grow light, growbox, other grow-room equipment, plant growing, indoor growing gardening accessories.

Hydroponics and aeroponics has come a long way in the last few years.

It is no longer a mystery or secret technique.

It is a simple, reliable way of growing plants easier and more consistent by far than growing in soil!

Visit our online shop at www.daveshydroland.com for all your hydroponics needs or call in to our shop for friendly and helpful advice.

MESSE-S Headshop, Rushden

Messe’s Headshop can be found in Rushden, East Northants and the shop will cater for all your music to smoking related requirements. The shop owner Francesco is an experienced DJ, his passion for Music, piercings and the ‘smokers’ lifestyle is clear to see when you enter his shop.

Vinyl available to purchase ranges from Drum&Base to Funky House, there is a good choice of piercing products available as Messe-s caters for the customers of the local piercing studio, various t-shirts and hats are on show to buy as well as smoking accessories and gadgets. On his own omission, the seeds and smoking gadgets are his best sellers, and I can see why!? The seed choice is comprehensive to say the least, but what impressed me the most was his knowledge on the various ranges available and the good advice on offer! Smoking accessories available: blunts, rolling papers, grinders, scales, pipes, bongs, legal highs and many more...

All these products complement each other so it is proving to be a winning formula at Messe-s! Ask in store for any discounts..

So if you are looking for a good deal and great product selection, drop in!!

Messe-s Headshop 13 Church Street, Rushden, Northants, NN10 9YU

(t) 01933 418353 www.messeshop.co.uk

Open Mon to Saturday 10am – 6pm

Crystals Coffee Shop

Located in the heart of England Crystals Coffee Shop is not your average coffee shop at all. Especially in the UK. Crystals Coffee Shop incorporates large and various departments that some are open up to the general public and others that are a more informal private setting. The media has described it as a cannabis theme park

Crystals Coffee Shop is always looking for new members. In the informal private setting, you can find like-minded and easy going people who are there to enjoy a coffee and the ambience that surrounds them. Not to mention the other benefits that are available,

When you are a member of the shop you can receive discounts in the hydro and grow departments. One of the best parts is that since Crystals Coffee Shop is a private club, there are private member functions which include a recording complex studio with full stage and DJ’s for everyone to enjoy.

The founders JT and Sheriff who started this little piece of Amsterdam 8 years ago have had an uphill struggle with all the legal ramifications that go with it. Mr. Lyness the manager has been taken to court and fined for allowing his premises to be used for the smoking of cannabis. There have been many attempts to shut the business down; however these attempts have all failed. This is because it is only a theme park that the LCA (Legalize Cannabis Alliance) has recognized the benefits. And have used Crystals Coffee Shop facility as a focal point for the organization.

If you happen to be anywhere close to the British Midlands this is a definitely a shop that is worth your time and travel.

Crystals Coffee Shop 33 The Horsefair Kiddermister, Worcestershire DY10 2EN Tel: 0044 (0) 7929 882026

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