Meet the Maker Supplier Directory

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Arts
Crafts
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Anderson Artworks, run by artist Barbara Anderson, produces a unique collection of handcrafted giftware. The
range includes bespoke art work which combines vintage map prints and iconic personalities from music, stage and
screen. Personalised gifts for special occasions such as weddings, birthdays or anniversaries can be made to order
with a specific map location and an iconic personality. Ready framed wall art featuring stars like Audrey Hepburn
and Marilyn Monroe on vintage maps add some “old school glamour” She also produces unique 3D pictures with
vintage maps and silhouette cut-outs.
Contact Name: Barbara Anderson
Website: www.andersonartworks.co.uk
Email: b.anderson06@tiscali.co.uk
Facebook: facebook.com/ barbaraandersonartworks
Tel: 07905439685
Address: 49 Tracey Avenue, West Boldon, Tyne and Wear,
NE360HT
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Angela Wilkie is a local artist living and working in Morpeth. Her work is inspired by the many heritage gardens
found in this country, local landscapes and the stunning north east coastal sea views. Her work includes vibrant florals in both acrylic and watercolour as well as seascapes.
Angela has exhibited throughout the North East and will be attending this year’s Alnmouth Arts Festival for the first
time.
Requests for commissions are accepted and a project can be discussed in full before proceeding with any work. A
recent commission for National Trust Delaval Hall has seen Angela involved in a project to promote the beautiful
Kitchen Garden there and she is featured in the local Northumbrian magazine this month.
Original artwork, Limited Edition prints & greetings cards of Angela’s work are available for supply to gallery & retail
outlets as well as business premises.
Angela is looking for new suppliers and welcomes you to her stand where you can see a selection of her products
and meet the artist herself.
Contact Name: Angela Wilkie
Tel: 07814 032177
Email: adwilkie@sky.com
Twitter: @angiedawnwilkie
Website: www.artbyangela.co.uk
Address: 9 Windmill Way, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61
1XQ
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Best Kept Secrets believe that the secret to a great candle, soap or fragranced gift is the quality and consistency
of the scent. That is why we make the claim of Seriously Scented of every product. Using only premium locally
sourced supplies and using traditional production and hand finishing, every Best Kept Secrets product received
the same care and attention.
Best Kept Secrets business was built on its candle ranges, and now offer an extensive range of products from
highly affordable small gifts and high quality candle tins and glass candles to outstanding hampers and luxury
seven wick Centrepiece candles for special occasions.
Contact Name: Denise Edwards, Alan Edwards
Twitter: @BKSCandles
Email: sales@bestkeptsecrets.co.uk
Facebook: /BKSCandles
Tel: +44 1670 512222
Address: 3G Coopies Field, Morpeth, Northumberland,
Website: www.bestkeptsecrets.co.uk
NE61 6JT
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Blinkin’ Imp is otherwise known as Lizzie Carins. In 2011 her small screen printing adventure began in Vancouver,
Canada. She hand makes and screen prints limited edition artworks, stationary, home ware and one of a kind
accessories.
Lizzie is based in Morpeth, Northumberland, where she has built a collection of products inspired by the local area.
Contact Name: Lizzie Carins
Twitter: @BlinkinImp
Email: lizziecarins@blinkin-imp.com
Facebook: /Blinkin-Imp
Website: www.blinkin-imp.com
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Bright Seed Textiles
Bright Seed Textiles are Northumbrian husband and wife team Keith and Jane Jackson, who produce distinctive, high
quality greetings cards and art prints taken from Jane’s bright and colourful Harris Tweed “paintings.” Their range
includes over 90 images of many of the well-loved landscapes and animals that make Northumberland, Scotland and
Cumbria such special places. Jane shows her original paintings in galleries in Northern England and Scotland and
welcomes commissions.
Contact Name: Keith Jackson
Tel: 01665 579422
Email: brightseedtextiles@gmail.com
Facebook: /brightseedtextiles
Website: www.brightseedtextiles.com
Address: 5 Rock Village, Alnwick, NE66 3SD
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By the Shed offers an eclectic mix of jewellery and accessories inspired by the Great British garden and thoughts
of living the ‘Good Life’ . Each individually design item is carefully crafted by hand and offers a contemporary
twist on gift ideas.
Contact Name: Charlotte Dowson
Twitter: @bytheshed
Email: hello@bytheshed.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bytheshed
Tel: 07732868801
Address: 251 Surbiton Rd, Stockton on Tees,
TS19 7SF
Website: www.bytheshed.co.uk
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CJW Fine Art Images
Chris is a landscape and seascape photographer specialising in images of what he believes to be one of the most
beautiful areas in Britain, the North East of England.
To Chris, the two key ingredients of photography are light and time. Light can transform the mundane into the
exotic and is the trickiest part of photography, as it is down to nature you have no control over it, patience is the
only tool that can be used. Time on the other hand is a variable controlled by the photographer. An exposure can
be anything from a fraction of a second to several minutes. Freeze framing a scene, to Chris, seems unnatural
because he sees the world as constantly changing, nature isn’t still so why should a photograph. In his work, he
strives to find the most perfect light and a timing that enhances the scene.
Contact Name: Chris Webb
Tel: 07479472465
Email: webb614@btinternet.com
Facebook: CJW Fine Art Images
Website: www.cjw-fine-art-images.co.uk
Address: 8 Queens Drive,, Sedgefield,
Stockton on Tees, TS21 2JJ
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Handcrafted aluminium bracelets with contemporary patterns, florals and wildlife.
Contact Name: Debbie Cummins
Twitter: @decumidesigns
Email: decumidesigns@yahoo.co.uk
Facebook: /decumidesigns
Tel: 01665 575457
Address: 31 Percy Road, Shilbottle, Alnwick,
Northumberland NE66 2HF
Website: www.decumi.co.uk
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Carrie Dennison is a printmaker and illustrator who works from her home studio in Consett.
Carrie takes her inspiration from the beautiful countryside in Derwentside and North East England. Whenever
she goes out on walks, she always has her sketchbook and camera at the ready, on the lookout for a new subject
either to carve and then print from lino or to hand draw.
Carrie also runs lino printing workshops and demonstrations.
Contact Name: Carrie Dennison
Twitter: @dendryad
Email: dendryad@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/dendryad
Tel: 0191 645 9500
Address: 131 Benfieldside Road, Consett, DH8 0RR
Website: www.dendryad.co.uk
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J E W E L L E R Y
Dilemma Jewellery is handmade in Newcastle by style & fashion consultant Emma Howey. It has been developed to fill a
gap in the market for quality statement jewellery for the discerning purchaser in a range of themes and colour choices to
accessorise outfits creatively. A new launch is the stylish Dilemma Dark Skies collection to celebrate the Northumberland
International Dark Sky Park. This will suit a wide variety of retailers.
Pieces are unique to each and every Dilemma colour collection ensuring no two collections are the same, so the buyer is
guaranteed to be stocking one-off wearable pieces of art. Predominantly glass, with other select materials, the range is
robust, striking and provides optimum visual display impact. Options for bespoke and special collections for customers,
including bridal and child ranges in addition.
With retail prices from £26 to £200. Dilemma 'Collection H' pieces sit amid the main range at higher price points. Suited
to art galleries, quirky and stylish boutiques and gift shops. Branded display requirements for the range. Quality point of
sale packaging included.
Contact Name: Emma Howey
Mobile: 07733 245318
Email: dilemmajewellery@live.co.uk
Landline: 0191 284 7865
Website: www.dilemmajewellery.co.uk
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Eiderco is a small local business providing quality branded giftware to the tourism market on the Northern
coasts. The unique design features the North’s own duck, the eider, locally known as the ‘Cuddy’ duck and
Britain’s largest sea going duck.
Contact Name: Nicky Layton
Website: www.eiderco.co.uk
Email: mailus@eiderco.co.uk
Facebook: /eiderco
Tel: 07922280853
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Elaine Hats began when Elaine purchased a used Over-Locking Sewing Machine and started making Rambler
style Fleece hats for family and friends; progressing to making Winter Faux Fur Cossack variety of Hats, and
has gone from strength to strength from there.
Elaine’s hats offer a stylish yet practical way to keep you warm on a crisp winter’s day, and keep the cold wind
from whistling through your ears. There are a great range of Faux Fur Hats and Fleece Ramblers available in a
wide range of colours and materials, to suit all.
Contact Name: Jack Gale
Website: www.elainehats.co.uk
Email: jackgale23@googlemail.com
Address: 77A Front Street Newbiggin Northumberland
NE646AD
Tel: 07882345468
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English Rose Artwork showcases the art of Naomi Blayney. Naomi is a landscape artist from the North East
working in pen and ink. Many of her drawings are reproduced as fine art open and limited edition prints as
well as on coasters, placemats, cards and mugs. Naomi undertakes commissions for a number of projects
which have included schools, castles, houses and churches along with matching products such as prints, cards,
postcards, letterheads. She also teaches one-day drawing workshops for beginners.
Contact Name: Naomi Blayney
Website: www.englishroseartwork.co.uk
Email: info@englishroseartwork.co.uk
Twitter: @NaomiArtist
Tel: 07814129339
Facebook: /NaomiBlayneyArtist
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Making lovely things for lovely people…jewellery & accessories with a vintage twist
Contact Name: Sarah Davy
Twitter: @FlipKnitStitch
Email: sarahdavy2@googlemail.com
Facebook: Flip Knit Stitch
Tel: 07790773655
Address: 55 Bamborough Terrace, North
Shields, NE30 2BT
Website: https://folksy.com/shops/FlipKnitStitch
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Gillian Arnold is an artist and surface pattern designer. Her work is composed from plant life found growing wild
around the UK, using a unique monoprint process she’s been developing over the past 20 years. These compositions
adorn her range of artwork, jewellery, and homewares.
Made in Britain, her works celebrate the best of British design.
All of Gillian's products are manufactured in-house in her own premises in County Durham, by her,
Tim, her husband, and her small team of workers - Michelle, Leah and Lisa.
Contact Name: Gillian Scott
Twitter: @gillian_arnold
Email: mail@gillianarnold.com
Facebook: /GillianArnoldArtist
Tel: 08006250625
Address: 42 Market Place, Bishop Auckland,
Co. Durham. DL14
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Gladys Gladrags is a boutique brand creating original designs using recycled materials. All of their items are
handmade and completely bespoke, they also have a very strong ethos on being a sustainable company.
Gladys Gladrags creations range from accessories and clothing through to home-ware.
Contact Name: Helen Frazer
Twitter: @gladys_gladrags
Email: gladrags_gladys@hotmail.co.uk
Facebook: /gladysgladrags
Tel: 07833246906
Address: 96 Bede Burn road, Jarrow, NE325AT
Website: www.gladysgladrags.wordpress.com
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Harrison Designs make Hand decorated Glass using their own designed and made decals. Their designs are based
on nature and the Northumberland coast. They take individual commissions and currently stock three shops.
Harrison Designs were inspired by the texture of sea glass picked up on the beach as the milky finish on their
products are similar.
Contact Name: Joanne Harrison
Facebook: Michael Harrison-Designs
Email: michaelharrison47@btinternet.com
Address: 5, Whitefield Gdns, Greenside, Tyne &
Wear, NE40 4LB
Tel: 0191 413 1041
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Hazel Millington is a freelance artist and creates unique paintings and contemporary textiles using a variety of media. She sells framed and unframed originals and produces printed reproductions and cards from
the original work.
Hazel has always found great joy in music, literature and especially in hills, mountains and the accompanying fauna and flora. This shows through in her work. Mountain crags, lake shores and fields of wild
flowers are her weekend hideaways and have truly served as her garden retreat. Each piece shows Hazel’s
great respect and excitement for the natural world as she set out to capture the beauty, drama and Inspiring emotions that she experiences each time she escape to the country.
Hazelcurrently exhibits her work in the Hallgate gallery, Hexham. She has exhibited in galleries in Scotland
and the North East of England and annually exhibit at the Edinburgh Festival.
Hazel accepts private and corporate commissions and have completed many for clients throughout the
UK including, Northumberland Tourist Board, Durham Land Registry, Fylde Coast Hospital (Blackpool).
Contact Name: Hazel Millington
Facebook : Hazel Millington Artist
Email: hazeljmillington@hotmail.com
Address: Lyall House, Station Road, Seghill,
Tel: 07723442564
Northumberland NE23 7SE
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Jenny Bell Ceramic print a range of gifts from Jenny’s water colour paintings, including mugs, bookmarks,
magnets and pocket mirrors. The designs are inspired by the British Countryside.
Contact Name: Jennifer Bell
Tel: 01388665757
Email: jennybellceramics@gmail.com
Address: 29 High Escomb, Escomb, Bishop
Auckland, Co.Durham, DW4 7ST
Website: www.jennybell.co.uk
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John Williamson, a professional landscape and fine art photographer from Northumberland, produces original and
creative images from his native North East and around the world. Open and limited edition images in quality
mounts and frames are available in a range of sizes, along with a collection of hand crafted cards.
Contact Name: John Williamson
Tel: 01661881882
Email: info@johnwilliamson.co.uk
Address: Highbury, Whalton Park, Morpeth,
Northumberland, NE61 3TU
Website: www.johnwilliamson.co.uk
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Joia Glass Art is a wife and husband team designing, making and selling kiln-fused glass art. They
recently moved to their new studio in beautiful Northumbria, whose nature, coast and countryside
inspire their designs. Take a visit to see their work or talk to them about special commissions.
Contact Name: Joy or Peter Cole
Facebook: /joiaglass
Email: info@joiaglass.co.uk
Tel: 07968089240 or 07974746757
Website: www.joiaglass.co.uk
Address: 6 the Stone Barn, Kirkharle Courtyard,
Northumberland, NE19 2PE
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Jolly’s Bubbles specialise in handmade Bath Bombs, Bath Fizzes, Goat's Milk Hand Soap, Body Butters, Hand
Salves, Bath Melts, Lip Balms and Soy Candles. All products are made with natural ingredients, are SLS free, free
from parabans, are gentle for sensitive skin and are all made at their North East production facility. Jolly’s Bubbles
also offer bespoke and wholesale services, please email sales@jollysbubbles.co.uk for more details.
Contact Name: Holly Ridley
Twitter: @jolly_bubbles
Email: sales@jollysbubbles.co.uk
Facebook: Jolly’s Bubbles
Tel: 07858047512
Address: Unit 33 Bellingham Drive, North
Tyne Industrial Estate, Newcastle upon Tyne.
NE12 9SZ
Website: www.jollysbubbles.co.uk
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Based in the Tyne Valley, Northumberland Karuna Naturals specialises in high quality natural skincare products. Products range from traditional cold process soaps, some of which are locally themed as well as bath truffles, fizzes, oils
and massage bars. Ingredients are chosen for their therapeutic value as well as creating exciting aromatics.
All products are free from parabens, SLS and artificial fragrance compounds. Instead a luxurious blend of natural
herbs, spices, clays, plant extracts and essential oils are used to naturally fragrance and colour the products. Karuna
Naturals endeavour to produce gentler more environmentally friendly products responding to a growing public
awareness around natural skincare.
Contact Name: Vicky Stewart
Facebook: Karuna Naturals
Email: karunanaturals@gmail.com
Address: Brewery Cottage, Old Brewery Square,
Ovington, Northumberland.
Tel: 07562772068
Website: www.karunanatuals.co.uk
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Kate Gorman Design
Kate Gorman Design produces innovative, bold, mixed media jewellery for people who want to
stand out from the crowd. This ranges from smaller pieces that can be worn everyday to large
statement pieces which are more suitable for black tie or formal events.
Contact Name: Kate Gorman
Website: www.kategormandesign.co.uk
Email: kategorman78@gmail.com
Facebook: /KateGormanDesign
Tel: 07769 687680
Twitter: @kategormanjewel
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Kate Jakubovics is a jewellery designer, specialising in knit and crochet wire, in combination with more traditional beading techniques. She produces unique, intricate pieces for everyday and occasional wear for sale
through outlets such as museum shops or galleries. She also welcomes commissions, and together with Lena
Archbold (Textile Artist) offers a consultation service ('Dress the dress') for those looking for bespoke accessory
designs for special occasions, such as weddings.
Contact Name: Kate Jakubovics
Facebook: KateJ Designs
Email: katej.nickj@gmail.com
Address: 21 The Glebe, Stannington,
Northumberland, NE61 6HW.
Tel: 0788 449 8417
Website: katejdesigns.co.uk
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Lena Archbold is a textile artist who creates bespoke, one-off ‘wearable art’ garments. She specialises in the design and
creation of scarves, shawls, brooches and other accessories using different felting techniques. Nuno Felting is one of her
favourite techniques, this uses pure silk or cotton combined with finest merino wool and other fibres, which creates a
bright gossamer of colours and texture that is a delight to wear.
Lena also runs various craft workshops and works in her spare time with people affected by cancer showing benefits of
craft, especially knitting during their cancer treatment and recovery based on her personal experience.
Contact Name: Lena Archbold
Email: lena.archbold@gmail.com
Tel: 07459393150
Website: www.lenaarchbold.co.uk
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Ben Holland is an artist and illustrator based in Heaton (originally known as High Town), Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Ben’s drawings reflect his view of Newcastle and the North East. Beyond the great landmarks, these are the places we live our everyday lives; from pubs and cinemas to barber shops and newsagents.
Ben likes to think of these places being alive with hope, possibility, romance and, in the most atmospheric spots
– a certain edginess – something he hopes to capture within his work.
Ben was nominated as a finalist for The Biscuit Factory’s UK Young Artist of the Year Award.
Contact Name: Ben Holland
Twitter: @LMOHT
Email: benjamin_holland@hotmail.co.uk
Facebook: /lowmoonoverhightown
Website: www.lowmoonoverhightown.com
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mary ann rogers
Award winning artist and gallery owner, mary ann rogers, creates original watercolour paintings featuring
wildlife, birds and landscapes, which are exhibited in galleries in the UK, South Africa, Ireland and USA. Her
work is collected worldwide and hangs in many private and public collections.
Limited edition prints, greetings cards and beautiful gifts including hip flasks, stationery, bone china mugs and
messenger bags are all available to retail outlets.
Mary ann rogers are very flexible with first time orders and are happy to mix and match designs and
products, and have a low minimum first order of just £50.
Contact Name: mary ann rogers
Twitter: @MARogersArt
Email: info@marogers.com
Facebook: /MaryAnnRogersGallery
Tel: 01434 270216
Address: Leam Studio, West Woodburn,
Hexham, NE48 2SE
Website: www.marogers.com
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My World is a quirky, sophisticated, design-led stationery company specialising in regional and bespoke
cards and products. Northern and proud, their unique edge and signature combination of bold colour
with sophisticated, contemporary design has already made their cards bestsellers in independents and
multiples around the North. They have got exactly the card you’re looking for – and if not, they can
create it for you.
Contact Name: Andrea Murphy
Twitter: @MyWorldCards
Email: andrea.murphy@myworld.co.uk
Address: Chase House, 4 Mandarin Road,
Rainton Bridge, Houghton le Spring,
Tyne and Wear DH4 5RA
Tel: 0191 3055165
Website: www.myworld.co.uk
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Alan Pearce primarily works with museums, visitor attractions, tourist information centres and shops, creating
bespoke products from their own collections, resources and photographic archives.
He currently works with several national organisations including the National Football Museum in Manchester who
have recently supplied some of my products to the Harvey Nichols store in Dubai as well as to the official World Cup
retailers in Brazil.
Mr Museum can supply wholesale or in smaller numbers which allows museums for example, to create new income
streams from their reserve collections.
The main advantages Mr Museums have over their larger competitors, are that their low prices include, design
origination and photography; a quick turnaround of orders and the ability to produce items in small numbers for
example, mugs in 12’s and fridge magnets & key rings in 36’s.
Contact: Alan Pearce
Email: alan@mrmuseum.co.uk
Tel: 07772 685020
Website: www.mrmuseum.co.uk
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Architectural and landscape photographic artwork of the North East. For sale as greetings cards, mounted and
framed prints and canvas prints.
Contact Name: Steve Mayes
Website: www.northeastexposure.co.uk
Email: steve@northeastexposure.co.uk
Twitter: @NEexposure
Tel: 07989 349467
Address: 44 Cleveland Road, North
Shields, NE29 0NW
Website: www.northeastexposure.co.uk
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A Small Natural Soap company based in Gibside Estate (NT) specialising in 100% handmade, natural soaps,
bath products, oils and more using organically grown botanicals, hand harvested and dried, luxurious plant
oils, clays and spices and pure essential oils. All the products are vegetarian, most of them also vegan, never
tested on animals and free from preservatives, sulphates & palm oil.
Contact Name: Ceri Aitman
Twitter: @OakwoodSoaperie
Email: info@oakwoodsoaperie.co.uk
Facebook: /Oakwood Soaperie
Tel: 07757161659
Address: Rm 3 – Stables Studios, Gibside Estate,
Rowlands Gill, Burnopfield,NE16 6BG
Website: www.oakwoodsoaperie.co.uk
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Local craftsman producing high quality, hand-made wooden products. Homeware such as coat racks and shelving,
wooden gift products, kitchenware such as chopping and serving boards. Commissions undertaken.
Contact Name: Tony Armstrong
Tel: 07702252985
Email: tony@olivers.biz
Website: www.olivers.biz
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Patternation is owned and run by surface designer Heather Bareham. Based in a studio in the small north east
seaside town of Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Heathers practice combines her favoured techniques of hand crafted
cutwork and drawing mixed with digital technology to create exquisitely patterned high end home and gift
products specialising in wallpaper. All Patternation products are designed and printed in the UK.
A New Design Britain Award Winner, winning and award in the Surfaces Category for her Gold Mosaic
print at Interiors 2011, NEC Birmingham.
Contact Name: Heather Bareham
Twitter: @patternation
Email: info@patternation.co.uk
Facebook: /Patternation
Tel: 07801942446
Address: Studio 10, Saltburn Studios & Gallery, 32 Marske Rd,
Saltburn-By-The-Sea, North Yorkshire, TS10 1QG
Website: www.patternation.co.uk
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Places in Pictures is inspired by a passion for the North East's historic features, great architecture,
beautiful landscapes, plus abstract photography.
Their products incorporate a series of high quality photographic images of local landmarks, features or
heritage
buildings, the shape or form of each image creates a letter which when put together spell out
the name of the place they were taken.
Products include mounted prints, greetings cards, mugs, calendars’.
Contact Name: Sue Reed
Website: www.placesinpictures.co.uk
Email: sue@placesinpictures.co.uk
Address: 38 Gainsborough Close, Whitley Bay
Tel: 07895022289
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“I love art, I love product design, and I am passionate about British manufacturing. All of these elements are at the
core of Powder Butterfly.” - Corinne Lewis-Ward, Artist/Designer and founder of Powder Butterfly
Based in Gateshead our mission is to provide our customers with beautifully made products that are high quality,
unique and fun. Our current collection draws inspiration from architectural structures in the North East of the UK.
Powder Butterfly design keepsake and souvenir products with a modern twist. Bespoke commissions are welcome.
Products include: fine bone china, tea towels, jewellery, bags, t-shirts and greetings cards.
Contact: Corinne Lewis-Ward
Tel: 01914782471
Mob: 07940537024
Website: www.powderbutterfly.com
Facebook: /PowderButterfly
Twitter: @PowderButterfly
Email: powderbutterfly@icloud.com
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Purple Platypus Mosaic Design has been active in the Northeast for over 10 years and is now based in the
heart of Northumberland, producing mosaic trinket boxes, picture frames and wall art.
They source their materials from around the world and use only the best quality glass, ceramic and stone
tiles to create attractive, eye catching pieces.
Each mosaic is handmade. Their aim is to combine craftsmanship and individuality with affordability to
bring you unique mosaic pieces which will be a talking point in any home.
Contact Name: Peter Robinson
Email: enquiries@purple-platypus-mosaic-design.co.uk
Website: www.purple-platypus-mosaic-design.co.uk
Address: 1 Richmond Close, Bedlington, NE22 6NG
Tel: 01670 828052
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Redhouse Glass was formed by Designer Maker Norma Sales in 2007 after graduating from Sunderland University with
a BA Hons) Glass, Architectural Glass and Ceramics. Norma works for private and commercial clients designing and
creating glass products to fit their specific business or needs. Norma can create something special for your company
whether it be a small retail item or a large sculptural piece of art. Items can be bespoke with the company theme or
generic and designed by Norma to suit your needs. Small quantity trial orders can be made if required.
Contact Name: Norma Sales
Twitter: @Redhouseglass1
Email: redhouseglass@btinternet.com
Facebook:/Redhouseglass
Tel: 07808 912 063
Address: 47 North Ridge, Redhouse Farm, Whitley Bay,
NE25 9XT
Website: www.redhouseglass.co.uk
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Rosie and Radish was established in 2013 by professional Illustrator and Graphic Designer duo, Helen Turner and
Amy Clarke. Their mutual love of children's illustration and all things vintage and quirky has come together to
create fabulously cute greeting cards for all occasions.
Contact Name: Amy Clarke & Helen Turner
Twitter: @rosieandradish
Email: hello@rosieandradish.co.uk
Facebook: /rosieandradish
Tel: 07736459567
Address: 23 Manor Road, Medomsley, County
Durham
Website: www.rosieandradish.com
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Company Description: I am a watercolour artist specialising in landscapes, townscapes and illustrated maps. My
pictures begin with pen drawings and evolve into busy, layered compositions which reflect my love of detail
and colour, and hopefully a sense of fun. They are available in several formats including limited edition giclee
prints and greetings cards.
Contact Name: Sarah Farooqi
Facebook: /Sarah Farooqi Art
Email: sarahfarooqi@talktalk.net
Address: 6 Glanton Close, Morpeth,
Northumberland, NE61 2XH
Tel: 01670 503905/07753 137248
Website: www.sarahfarooqi.co.uk
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Sarah Glover
Sarah Glover is an up and coming local artist based in Burnopfield, Newcastle upon Tyne. As a self taught
artist, Sarah has developed ranges inspired by her lifelong interest in wildlife, flowers and the British
countryside. Current ranges include a series of British wildlife pencil drawings, bold & bright oil paintings and
a collection of photographs taken in and around the North East of England. Sarah is constantly developing her
range of giftware and greetings cards to compliment her work and is planning an African themed range upon
the return from her Kenyan Safari holiday in August 2015. Sarah also has a passion for education, wildlife
conservation and the environment and hopes to incorporate these aspects into the business by using
recycled paper for greetings cards, using eco friendly UK based companies and creating an awareness of our
native species, particularly those in decline.
Contact Name: Sarah Glover
Twitter: @sarahgee23
Email: sarahglover23@gmail.com
Facebook: /sarahgeeartist
Tel: 07817776986.
Address: 18 Lilac Crescent, Burnopfield, Newcastle upon
Tyne, NE16 6QF
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Sea Drift Design look at articles that they can recycle into something new, original and beautiful, i.e.re-imagine.
They use only good quality materials to make good quality, high end products, thereby giving the original article
a second chance. Artist and designer Michael Limon works with friend Sylvia Soulsby who is a very good sewer/
knitter, and with his designs and her skills, working together they have produced some beautiful, original and
unique articles. e.g Jewellery, bags, slippers, headbands etc.
Due to demand, at present the main articles they manufacture are bags of various styles.
Whilst they are not trying to follow fashion, working with established classic imagery, i.e. Harris Tweed jackets,
tartan travel rugs, brocade curtains, etc, plays to people's sense of nostalgia and reminiscence which bring their
designs to the fore. All of their products are hand made from recycled or pre-used materials, e.g. garments,
blankets, shells, driftwood etc. Every article is unique and individual, and like each of us has its own story.
Contact Name: Michael Limon
Website: seadriftdesign.bigcartel.com
Email: seadriftdesign@gmail.com
Facebook: /seadriftdesign
Tel: 01912518733
Address: 1 Alexandra Terrace,Whitley
Bay, Tyne & Wear, NE26 2DU
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Each piece of Diane Stewardson Seaglass Jewellery is handmade using seaglass that has been collected from the
beaches of the North East coast of England by Diane and her family and friends.
Once collected Diane simply washes the sand from the glass and uses each piece as it has been found, so none
of the pieces are tumbled, polished or cut into shape. This means that every piece she designs is unique.
Diane is a self taught jewellery designer and is constantly trying out new designs and techniques to add to her
range of work.
Contact Name: Diane Stewardson
Website: www.dianestewardson.co.uk
Email: stewardson@hotmail.co.uk
Facebook: Diane Stewardson Seaglass Jewellery
Tel: 0191 2375281
Mob: 07583 996 932
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Unique and unusual, Hand crafted jewellery in semi-precious gemstones, glass and wood. Each piece is a
“One Off”, from statement pieces, to the more delicate, for all ages and tastes. All beautifully packaged to
give as a gift or to keep for yourself.
Contact Name: Susan Gascoigne
Tel: 07903534707
Email: smokiejogems@yahoo.co.uk
Website: www.smokiejogems.co.uk
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The Candle & Company are specialists in the design and manufacture of wrought iron & wooden candlestands,
candelabras & other home & garden décor. All products are bespoke, handmade, and made to customer
specifications in Hexham, Northumberland.
Contact Name: Russell & Diana Spence
Twitter: @hexhamcandleco
Email: info@thecandleandcompany.co.uk
Facebook: /thecandleandcompanyathexham
Tel: 07825 773533/07787 577300
Address: 219 Kenton Lane, Newcastle Upon
Tyne, NE3 3EA
Website: www.thecandleandcompany.co.uk
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A family run cottage industry developing and making natural soap and soy wax candles based on the Scottish
Border. The Ginger Duck cater for the whole family with moisturising soaps, shampoo bars, kids soap, even the dog
isn’t forgotten.
Their specialities include aromatherapy soaps that are uniquely coloured using fine teas, freshly ground coffee,
100% pure essential oils and herbs…some of which are grown in their garden. Whipped Soap blocks are made from
creamy palm oil and coconut butter. These are subtly coloured and have yummy scents. Finally the moisturising
goats milk range are all spiced with essential oils and each one is has ginger oil blended into the mix….after all its
their trademark! The candles are made from 100% soy wax….a natural long lasting wax that is kind to you and the
environment and scented with a long lasting subtle essential oil blend.
The Ginger Duck products speak for themselves, no fancy pants names or false promises…..superb quality soaps
that are good for your skin, in simple recycled packaging.
Contact Name: Alex Warmington
Twitter: @gingerducksoap
Email: thegingerduck@gmail.com
Facebook: /The Ginger Duck
Tel: 01890 882907/07805142217
Address: Sheraton Cottage, Main Street, Wark,
Cornhill on Tweed, Northumberland, TD124RE
Website: www.gingerducksoap.com
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The Useful Art Company publishes original artwork onto an ever expanding range of gifts and accessories.
The Useful Art Company represents over 40 artists publishing their original art onto a range of products including
Greeting Cards, Placemats, Coasters, Glass Tablemats, Cushions, Mugs, Aprons, Tea Towels, Cotton Bags, Fridge Magnets,
Key Rings, Bottleopeners, Pocket Mirrors etc.
Visit their website, www.theusefulartcompany.co.uk select the artwork you require and the products you would like
them to publish the artwork on.
TRADE ENQUIRES WELCOME.
Corporate Business
The Useful Art Company will also work to commission and produce a range of products printed with your own bespoke
artwork – send them your artwork in large format 300dpi and they will publish it onto selected products.
Contact them for an estimate they will proof your artwork with no obligation.
Contact Name: Brian Reid
Website: www.theusefulartcompany.co.uk
Email: info@theusefulartcompany.co.uk
Address: East Wing Office 2, Dissington Hall, Dalton,
Ponteland, Newcastle upon Tyne. NE18 0AD
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Tel: 01661886401 / Mob: 07947180246
Designer and maker of jewellery from the beautiful pieces of seaglass Sarah find from the stunning stretch of
Druridge Bay coastline, where she lives. Her style is simple, cool and understated. Necklaces and bracelets are
made using waxed cotton cords and more recently, natural hemp twine, and include natural wooden beads,
hematite beads and sterling silver beads as embellishment. Commissions also welcome.
Tidal Drift has recently expanded to include Tidal Air, Sarah’s new natural soy candles which are hand-poured into
recycled wine and beer bottles. The candles are dye-free and are fragranced with scents inspired by the sea;
Seaweed & Juniper, and Driftwood.
Contact Name: Sarah Blythe
Twitter: @Tidal_Drift
Email: tidaldrift@hotmail.co.uk
Facebook: facebook.com/tidaldrift
Tel: 07974182661
Address: Driftwood Cottage, 6 Farm Court,
Druridge Bay, NE61 5EG
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Totes Adore is passionate about upcycling - with panache! Taking bottles from Bars & Restaurants that are destined to
be crushed, transforming them into Nibble Bowls, Cheeseboards, Clocks, Lamps and Drunken Drizzle bottles. Giving
them all a new life as quirky unique pieces for around the home, and saving 30% less energy than traditional recycling.
Each finished product is ethical, practical and guaranteed to be a talking point in any home.
Contact: Donna Feeney
Tel: 07971 678444
Email: hello@totesadore.com
Address: 7 Levy Way, Faverdale Industrial
Estate, Darlington, DL3 0QA
Web: www.totesadore.com
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Tracey Grundy Designs
Original one-of-a-kind and bespoke handcrafted designs created in shadow box frames.
Tracy is inspired by the world around her, especially Mother Nature. She particularly like butterflies, dragonflies,
owls and seaside scenes and loves to design each individual element and build it up to create a three-dimensional
piece of art using colour and textured card stock to add further dimension. Every individual piece is truly
one-of-a-kind and has been designed, cut, pieced together and built up to create each piece of artwork."
Contact Name: Tracey Grundy
Twitter: @traceygrundy
Email: mail@traceygrundy.co.uk
Facebook: /TraceyGrundyDesigns
Tel: 07414 600745
Address: 6 Grenville Road, South Shore, Blyth,
Northumberland, NE24 3UR
Website: www.traceygrundy.co.uk
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Uniqueco Designs create eco fabric planters using hand crafted Angelina patches, sisal, plant dyed Northumbrian
wool & other natural and iridescent fibres. These are made ready planted or DIY enabling buyers to choose their
own plant or cactus. Uniqueco Designs also create stained glass art including mirrors and sun-catchers. But
latterly Uniqueco Designs have used both these skills together to create pictures, ‘wishsticks’, hearts, angels,
coasters etc using similar materials as in the planters which are then encased in soldered glass
Contact Name: Becky Davies
Facebook: /UniquEcoDesigns
Email: beckydavies1@sky.com
Address: 1 Denwick View, Alnwick,
Northumerland, NE66 2PZ
Tel: 07880868377
Website: Uniquecodesigns.co.uk
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Westergaard Designs comprises a unique collection of Home and Giftware lovingly created by young designer Polly
Westergaard. The designs are heavily influenced by Polly’s cultural heritage, from both her Danish ancestry and her
British roots. This fusion of cultural perspectives combined with Polly’s interest in the people and nature around
her combine to create contemporary products which aim to raise a smile.
Polly’s “Why Aye” range developed after Polly settled in Newcastle and developed a love for the passion and
proud nature of Geordies and people from the North East. Polly wanted to celebrate this pride by developing a
range of home and gift ware depicting Geordie sayings via pictograms. These have proved incredibly popular with
Geordies, and ex Geordies all over the world.
Polly’s Animalask range and Oh Deer range capture the imaginations of Children and adults alike, drawing
influence from historical traditions, whilst updating these for modern day living. Polly takes these ideas and
develops contemporary (more animal friendly products) creating a unique collection with a witty edge.
Contact: Polly Westergaard
Website: www.westergaarddesigns.co.uk
Tel: 07793032470
Twitter: @pwestergaard
Email: info@westergaarddesigns.co.uk
Facebook: /westergaarddesigns
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Will Dawes Photography is a recently established business, specialising in wildlife photography and based in the North
Pennines, Northumberland. Will Dawes Photography produce local northern wildlife and landscape images that are
available framed or mounted. Furthermore, images are used to create unique T-light shades and lampshades as well as
being produced on various other gifts including coasters, place mats, Wentworth jigsaw puzzles, calendars and cards.
Contact Name: Bel Smith
Twitter: @willdawesphoto
Email: willdaesphotography@gmail.com
Facebook: /Will Dawes Photography
Tel: 07967 155013
Address: Birken Path, Allendale, Hexham,
Northumberland, NE47 9PA
Website: www.willdawesphotography.co.uk
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North East artist Joanne Wishart creates acrylic paintings inspired by the British coastal landscape. Using a variety
of materials in her paintings such as paint, maps, textiles and driftwood Joanne aims to capture and celebrate all
that is great about our coastline and evoke happy memories of days by the seaside. Joanne’s work is available as
giclee limited edition prints, and greetings cards. You can order Joanne’s prints and greetings cards through her
husband and agent Ross.
Contact Name: Ross Wishart
Twitter: @Joanne_Wishart
Email: info@joannewishart.co.uk
Facebook: /Joanne Wishart-Artist
Tel: 0191 2960446
Address: Studio 9, The Mushroom Works,
Website: www.joannewishart.co.uk
St Lawrence Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1AR
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Suzanne Homer is a Swiss born, British artist based in Wallsend. The inspiration for her work stems from the
architecture she observed, living in different countries, growing up. Suzanne combines her early passion for drawing
& her later learned digital skills, to produce illustrated, architectural inspired collages. In addition, her design-led
training & keen eye for following trends, is what helps her produce the quirky colour schemes in her work. Her aim is
to create a story of rural & urban environments & to give a different perspective of everyday scenes. In 2007,
Suzanne brought art & design together and launched Zanna Designs.
Newcastle & the North East coastline are the main collections, so if you do not see what you want in the range available, products can be designed specially. Limited edition prints, cards, mugs & coasters are all available to outlets and
new products for the giftware and interior sectors will be introduced in 2015. Zanna Designs prides itself in a strong
attention to detail in its products & packaging. Being ethical and kind to the environment is also important to Zanna
Designs so, recycled materials, local & UK suppliers are used wherever possible.
Contact Name: Suzanne Homer
Website: www.zannadesigns.co.uk
Email: info@zannadesigns.co.uk
Facebook: Zanna Designs
Tel: 07730511097 / 01912623873
Twitter: @ZannaDesi9ns
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Food
& Drink
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Creative Artisan Chocolates, crafted by hand in Tyne & Wear. Head chocolatier Jane Williams has created a beautiful
range of chocolates which have had both national and international acclaim. The vibrant green & brown gift boxes
are stocked in some of the best foodhalls and delicatessens across the country. Also available in catering packs for
the hospitality sector.
Contact Name: Jane Williams
Twitter: @DavenportsChocs
Email: info@davenportschocolates.co.uk
Facebook: Davenport’s Chocolates
Tel: 0191 4696579
Address: The Chocolate Factory, Pelaw Industrial
Estate, Green Lane, Pelaw, NE10 0UW
Website: www.davenportschocolates.co.uk
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Heatherslaw Cornmill is a restored and fully operational 19thC watermill which makes flours by traditional methods,
using locally grown wheat. Spelt and Rye flours are also milled, and oat products are available. The Mill is a registered
museum, open daily to the public late March-early November. Visitors can see the milling process from grain to flour
and buy the produce in the Gift Shop, or taste it in the Tearoom. Produce is also available online and from selected
local outlets.
Contact Name: Julia Nolan
Twitter: @HeatherslawC
Email: miller@heatherslaw.org.uk
Facebook: /Heatherslaw-Corn-Mill
Tel: 01890 820488/820338
Address: Ford Forge, Heatherslaw,
Cornhill-on-Tweed, TD12 4TJ
Website: www.ford-and-etal.co.uk/heatherslaw-mill
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Pleuro are utilising the beneficial qualities of medicinal and Gourmet mushrooms to produce a healthy
range of food.
Contact Name: Michael Botha
Website: www.pleuro.co.uk
www.kjmfoods.com
Email: kjmfoods376@gmail.com
Tel: 07849319048
Twitter: @kjmfoods
Facebook:kjmfoods
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This Family have been producing eggs in the North East for four generations and have lived at Lintz Hall Farm for over 60
years. Set in the heart of the Derwent Valley, Lintz Hall is a mixed farm where free range hens share their fields with sheep
cattle and horses. All of their Free Range Hens roam freely and are monitored by the RSPCA. Their eggs are produced to the
exacting standards of the Lion Code. Lintz Hall take pride in their farm and the products they supply, which is why they do
the whole job from start to finish. Within hours of being laid, their eggs are graded and packed in their on site packing
centre and delivered direct from the farm.
When you buy Lintz Hall Farm eggs you know you are buying only the highest quality, freshest, locally produced eggs, that
are fully traceable from their house to yours
Contact Name: Richard Tulip
Website: www.lintzhallfarm.com
Email: info@lintzhallfarm.com
Address: Lintz Hall Farm, Burnopfield,
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 6AS
Tel: 01207 270233
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North chocolate is made from the finest couverture which means less of the bad stuff (that’s sugar), absolutely no
vegetable fats and simply more of the good stuff - cocoa and cocoa butter.
They specialise in award-winning Gourmet Bars including Ginger & Fennel, Lemon & Lemon Sea Salt and Coffee &
Cardamom (using Newcastle’s Ouseburn Coffee Company beans) as well as a beautiful floral range. They have kids’ (big
and small) favourites: Androids and DinoRoars for example, and they aim to give their flavours and chocolates a seasonal
slant to keep them, and you, fresh and offering something new for your customers. If you have something special planned
or an upcoming event, please let them know as they can always try and work with customers to offer something a little
more personal.
Contact Name: Bev Stephenson
Twitter: @bevnorthchocs
Email: info@northchocolates.co.uk
Facebook: /NorthChocolates
Tel: 0789 685 9445
Address: 26 Great Lime Road, Forest Hall,
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 7AH
Website: www.northchocolates.co.uk
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Based at the Make Me rich farm on the Blagdon estate, the Northumberland Cheese Company was founded in
1985. They make seventeen varieties of cheese, as well as having The Cheese Loft café, a farmshop, and their
offices on site.
Contact Name: Charlie Pears-Wallace
Twitter: @Nlandcheese
Email: Charlie@northumberland-cheese.co.uk
Facebook: /NlandCheese
Tel: 01670 789 798
Address: The Cheese Farm, Green Lane,
Blagdon, Northumberland, NE13 6BZ
Website: www.northumberlandcheese.co.uk
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The only local smokehouse bringing you a wide range of smoked food products. From meats, fish and cheese to
pate's, nuts, black pudding, houmous and chilli relish all traditionally smoked over oak.
Also offering a bespoke smoking service they take orders for other produce such as duck and game.
Contact Name: Steve Peart
Twitter: @NbrianSmokehse
Email: pjsa@blueyonder.co.uk
Facebook: /Northumbrian Smokehouse
Tel: 0797 4415576
Address: 7 Northumberland Villas, Wallsend,
Tyne and Wear, NE28 6QA
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Freshly made cheesecakes in a huge variety of flavours, choose from Baked, Chilled and Gluten Free ranges
available as a whole cake, Individual desserts and shot glass options.
Contact Name: Alyson Archer
Twitter: @simply_chscake
Email: simplycheesecake@yahoo.co.uk
Facebook: /simplycheesecake
Tel: 07590905949
Address: 61 Rose street, Gateshead, NE8 2LS
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The Pudding Parlour is a unique dessert boutique company with stores located in Hexham and Morpeth, plus
a concession within Fenwick Food Hall, Newcastle. They are an American inspired bakery specialising in
innovative cakes, tray bakes and desserts.
Contact Name: Kristy Giblin
Twitter: @Pudding_Parlour
Email: Enquiries@thepuddingparlour.com
Facebook: /ThePuddingParlour
Tel: 01434394100
Address: Head Office, The Pudding Parlour,
Haugh Lane Ind Estate, Hexham, NE46 3PU
Website: www.thepuddingparlour.com
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Wellybix are healthy dog treats hand-made with love in Teesdale. They are full of natural goodness and
packed with garden herbs. They have NO artificial preservatives, colours, added sugar, salt, or artificial
flavour enhancers.
Contact Name: Alison Walton
Twitter: @wellybix
Email: wellybix@live.com
Facebook: /wellybix
Tel: 07761540526
Address: The Shieling, Barnard Castle,
DL12 9EB
Website: www.wellybix.co.uk
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Interested in finding
out more….
The Meet the Maker, Meet the Buyer event held on 26th February
2015 showcased the work of local makers. If you are looking to add
value to your business, and find new suppliers, we hope this
catalogue has helped you to identify unique & different products
from hundreds of high quality, locally made items. Please contact the
sellers individually for more details and trade prices.
If you are interested in attending future events as a buyer please
contact us (details below).
Contact...
Polly Westergaard
Dawn Goodwill-Evans
polly.westergaard@designnetworknorth.org
DGoodwill-evans@activenorthumberland.gov.uk
www.designnetworknorth.org
www.northumberland.gov.uk
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