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Interesting links:
Toadstools - Bridgnorth
A shop for unique handmade gifts - including pieces from Hold Your Horse
Happy Staffie Rescue
Happy Staffie Rescue are a registered charity formed in 2009 working in England and Wales to rescue stray, abandoned and unwanted Staffordshire bull terriers and related cross breeds, giving them all the care they need until they can be rehomed. They have a non-destruction policy and an active rehoming procedure.
HBS Equestrian
All sorts for horse and rider - Local Equestrian shop for all your equestrian needs! Feed, bedding, clothing, tack and much, much more!
Glass blowing, lampwork and fusing courses
Great courses - I've been for bead making and glassblowing so far. Knowledgable and friendly tutors and a relaxed (and safe) atmosphere
Flux 'n' Flame Jewellery School is situated in the heart of Dorset close to the historic thatched village of Milton Abbas.
Founded in 2003, by jewellery designers Jesa and Al, Flux 'n' Flame has grown through reputation to become one of the leading independent jewellery schools in the UK, whilst still maintaining a friendly, relaxed and fun environment in which to discover new silversmithing skills and experiment with new jewellery making techniques.
I've now been on 3 courses (2 of 3 days and 1 of 2 days) and have already booked another 3 day course.
A very talented lady and a pleasure to work with. Mary produces stunning pieces of art and really captures her subject - this picture is my Kea.
A very talented milliner based in Cirencester.
Heather's been a lover of hats (of all kinds!) from a very early age. Nevertheless, it was not until someone asked her, “and what would you have done had you not been a successful lawyer?” with the spontaneous response “I’d be a hat designer” that in 2002 the first course was booked followed by a City and Guilds qualification and in 2009, at her first attempt, she found herself a finalist in the Hat Designer of the Year competition, judged in Paris.
In 2017 Heather graduated from the Kensington & Chelsea college on their internationally renowned HNC course.
If anything, her passion has grown; she continues to love discussing and designing the “cherry on top” for clients’ forthcoming events,
Heather's studio can be found in picturesque Cirencester.
Mark and Siobhan at Quatt Farm Shop Café Bridgnorth offer great value home cooked food, located on A442 just a mile from Dudmaston Hall.
Take you horse on holiday
A wonderful equestrian package with everything that you could want for you and your horse.
The Gables small holding offers excellent equine facilities. Safe, well sheltered paddocks for turnout, as well as a secure tack room and ample parking. Some stabling is available by prior arrangement.
Already planning our return visit.
A wonderful Bed & Breakfast with or without your horse. Luxury for horse and rider - stables and field for your horse and wonderful beds, breakfasts and all that goes along with that in beautiful surroundings
Lower Fishpools Lodges
Horse and rider friendly lodges - a lovely place to stay and the hot tub is an added bonus at the end of a day riding in the Radnor Forest.
Take you dog on holiday
Blackaddie Hotel - Luxury & dog friendly (Sanquar)
A fantastic place to stay with beautiful rooms and fantastic food - all of this and dog friendly too.
We have been visiting Ian and Jane for a number of years now and have never been disappointed.
The Anderson
A great place to stay with food, drink and host that mean that we keep coming back - all of this and dog friendly too.
We have been visiting Jim for a number of years now and have never been disappointed.
A dog friendly self catering home from home - you can even have an evening meal brought to you and the DIY breakfast pack is great