Just to update our customers and friends. (This coming) Saturday the 8th of December Slate & Nature will be at the Hexham Christmas Fair (Beaumont street).

Being a small producer and the unprecedented demand made that we had to fight the elements to satisfy our customers. Winter has made its entry and with constant temperatures below zero, the workshop is still freezing. Stored slate was quickly used up meaning that outside slate needed to be picked, which was only possible in big blocks including the surrounding frozen garden. First this had to be defrosted with boiling water before Gerard could ‘write’ on them or finally to cut them up. At the moment we continued in ‘night shifting’ the work, to be sure that enough products will be available again at the coming Fair.

We will also be open in the run up to Christmas, whilst Gerard is finishing off all pre- Christmas orders. Coming Sunday the 9th and next week Saturday+Sunday, the 15th/16th December, we will be open. Other days we will also be open, but please ring us first (01434 270331); we also have to do our Christmas shopping and try to avoid you coming at a closed door after going this seasonal weather. We enjoy also to receive you and offer you a coffee/tea or a delicious ‘seasonal treat’!

Come and enjoy our Dutch Chocolates as it is the time to try them out.

Additional info: Mary Ann Rogers her studio will also be open these weekends.                                    Leam Studio, West Woodburn, Northumberland NE48 2SE                                                  t: 01434 270216  e: info@marogers.com