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Goodies galore at The Candela Shop launch

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candela picSince we told you about the official launch of The Candela Shop recently (check out the post here if you missed it), owner Saffron Bradshaw has added lots of exciting extras to make this an event that sounds just too good to miss…

So if you’re thinking of heading over to Beeston on Saturday and need some extra encouragement, how’s this for a list of incentives?

As well as lots of lovely candles (of course!), sparkling Prosecco, special offers and goodie bags, here are a few of the little luxuries on offer between 9.30am and 5pm

  • Tasty hand made treats from Glitter & Sparkle Cakes and Fudge Glorious Fudge
  • Stunning artwork from Yuffiees Corner
  • Beautiful blooms from justcflowers.com
  • Personalised gifts and items for around the home from Live, Love and Sparkle
  • Cute charms and lovely lockets from Locket Away

All of which adds up to make Saturday 31 January a date to get in your diaries, if it’s not in there already!

In the spirit of things

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mind body spirit posterLooking for something a little different to do this weekend? Try this for size: the Mind, Body and Spirit Show at Fernwood Village Hall on Sunday 25 January…

Browse among stalls offering everything from candles to coffee bean readers, reiki to runes and much, much more. And while you do it, you’ll be contributing to a fund-raising effort to help 14 year-old Mia Jarvis take part in her World Challenge in Africa next year.

Sunday’s show is the first in a series of events planned for 2015, aimed at helping to raise the £4,000 Mia needs in order to spend a month in Zambia and Botswana working on long-term projects for communities there.

You can follow Mia’s progress towards the challenge on her Facebook page and meet her in person on Sunday – rumour has it she’ll be lending a hand behind the tea bar!

The Mind, Body and Spirit Show is open from 10am to 4pm, you’ll find the village hall on Ruby’s Way in Fernwood and admission is just £4 with all proceeds going to help fund Mia’s challenge.

Simply scent-sational!

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candela shopWho doesn’t love a pretty perfumed candle?

There’s nothing quite like the combination of softly flickering light and a heavenly scent to help you unwind after a stressful day or set the scene for romantic meal – after all, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner!

With its range of hand-poured soy wax candles and melts, complemented by diffusers and room sprays, The Candela Shop in Beeston opened for business in the middle of December, just in time to take advantage of the last-minute rush for Christmas gifts.

cognac and orange candleOwner Saffron Bradshaw sources her stock from small artisan producers across the UK. Toxin-free and totally natural, the candles come in a wide choice of fragrances – how about Cognac and Orange from Cambridge, Sparkling Mint Massage or Irish Winter (both from Belfast) or Saffron’s own current favourite Strudel, from Smouldering Wicks in nearby Nottingham?

After a busy first few weeks in the run-up to Christmas, Saffron is now getting ready for the shop’s official launch on Saturday 31 January.

Details are still being finalised but expect goody bags packed with luscious treats and offers, a ribbon-cutting ceremony by the Mayor and celebratory fizz of course! Put the date in your diaries and watch this space for updates…

You’ll find The Candela Shop at 1 Stoney Street in Beeston. Opening hours are 10am to 5.30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 10am to 5pm on Wednesday; 9.30am to 5pm on Saturday; and 10am to 4pm on Sunday.

A new website is currently under construction – in the meantime, head over to Facebook for more pictures and the latest information…