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Newsletter -Books and a Candylab discount :-)
A very big thank you to everyone who came and celebrated the past 12 + years with us. To kick off the new newsletter we're having a Candylab SALE -...
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Interior Design Workshop for 12+ Monday 22nd August
Fancy being a designer. Book a place to find out how to build your design ideas. Or maybe book a design birthday party for you and a few friends.
Postcard Competition - Independent Bookshop Week
Win a big bag of books for yourself or to donate to your school or nursery.
School Author Event with Elle McNicoll
On Friday I was extremely lucky to be present at Scottish author Elle McNicoll's event at Thomas Tallis. And I was immediately reminded of how inspiring and important author events...
A blank piece of paper ...
As I sat down to write a rather last minute grant application I found myself scrolling back through photographs of events and activities that have taken place since Ottie and...
Maileg Dk- why we love this brand
Maileg is a brand of really delightful Danish-designed toys that are created to inspire children and encourage imaginative play.
Ottie and the Bea’s Fun Packed Creative Lockdown Competition
we need you to design our delivery outfit!
Book related links and activities as we leave March..
A big shout this week for the London publishing house Nosy Crow who have lots on offer on their website and across social media; from activity sheets, to a book...
Here are some great makes ...
Play is so good for us all - the kind folk at Living Refinery have put together some wonderful makes from the companies they work with. You can have fun planning...
Recommended Sites and Events to keep you all smiling...
Before putting the shutter down at the shop last night I spoke to all the toys and explained why we all needed to take a little holiday. So, they've all...
Half Term Round Up
Thanks to everyone who joined us over Half Term. It was a wonderful week full of events- from Beadoir, Creative Short Story Writing, Emily Haworth-Booth 'The Last Tree' Event, Celebration...
Little People Big Dreams Event on Friday 21st 11-3pm
Join us to celebrate the Little People Big Dreams series...Come dressed as your favourite person from the series and have your polaroid picture taken and the best dressed will receive...