May Blog

Well another month has passed since our last Blog post, another month in lockdown, and we hope you, our loyal followers are all okay? Thankfully the weather has been great and I for one now have a garden worthy of a mention in the 'garden' section of 'Homes & Gardens'! And our dogs, Bailey & Ralph, think all their Christmas's have come at once as they've been walked and fussed beyond their wildest dreams!

No64 re-opens its doors - PLEASE READ

The main thing we'd like to talk to you about this month is our re-opening plan, gulp! Mid-June seems to be the target date for retailers such as us, although that has already changed from June 1st, and so who knows? When we do re-open we obviously want to ensure we do this as safely as possible, for us and for you, in terms of distancing measures, protection, sanitiser, etc and we've also come up with the following idea:

We are going to start with opening for reduced days and hours, for the rest of the time we're going to offer private shopping slots which you can book with us. We don't know if this will work but we appreciate there will still be concern surrounding COVID-19 for some time to come, of course, and we want to ensure that if you do want to shop with us, but are concerned about social distancing, you can do so without fear as you can have your own slot.

You can bring a family member, or friend, and then it's down to you how you would like to organsie your own distancing measures between you. Glenn or I will be present, and the shop door will be locked, and we'll let people know what's happening, if they don't already know.

It's not ideal but it's how we would like to take our first steps back into re-opening, hopefully it won't inconvenience anyone. More information will follow when we have a firm date to re-open and we'll put it out via our email database and via our social media, so stay tuned.
 

Did you enter our second Instagram GIVEAWAY competition?

For a bit of fun during these strange times we told you last month we'd dipped our toe into the world of giveaway competitions on Instagram; we've now done 2 and I have to admit, they're really great fun! All you need is an Instagram account.........and that's it! Then when we have a competition, via @no64bh, you do these 3 simple things and you could win the free prize:

  1. Follow us (easy!) - you probably are already if you're on Instagram!
     
  2. 'Like' our post (easy!) - Just click 'Like'
     
  3. Tag 2 people from your Instagram (just have a look at our competition post to see what this means if you're not sure, loads of people did it, but you literally just tag 2 of your Instagram friends, ones who might also like to enter and win free stuff too!)

Once you've done these 3 small things, which will take you 30 seconds, you've entered.

At the published cut-off date we make the draw, under the observation of our delightful village Boots the Chemist manager, Charlotte, and the winning person gets the prize, including postage if we need to send it to you - cool hey? 

The first giveaway was a 1 Litre tin of Annie Sloan paint of your choice, the second was a beautiful chopping board set.

The third No64 Giveaway competition prize is going to be one of these gorgeous On Interior candles (pictured here) from Sweden: No64 'Giveaway 3' prize - so keep your eyes pealed @no64bh on Instagram!

It's just a bit of fun, so why not join in?
 

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint & Accessories - Kerbside collection, local or national delivery?

Just a quickie to remind you that you CAN still get your Annie Sloan products from us, despite our shop being closed. I say this is so many people are now painting at home, during lockdown, and we've had a few people ask us when we are opening as they need their products. So here's how you can get your Annie Sloan chalk paint & Accessories, depending on where you are and your circumstances:

  • Kerbside collection - We live in the building our shop is in and so kerbside collection is just a phone call away for you, or just come and knock on our side door (down the alleyway between our shop & Boots the Chemist). Probably best you do call first though (01590 643765) just in case we're out of stock of the products you need.....don't want you to waste a journey!
     
  • Local delivery - If you're local and you'd prefer we can deliver to you. We know some of you are isolating, or would just rather we deliver to you, which is absolutely fine, just ask.
     
  • National delivery - We use a national network of couriers and so wherever you are in the UK (preferably mainland - we've had orders from Northern Ireland, the Shetland Isles, the Channel Islands and even Austria for paint believe it or not!) we can deliver to you. Do remember when considering ordering a NextWorking Day delivery though that couriers are affected by COVID-19 too and so there maybe the occasional delay.

And so yes, you can paint until your heart's content while at home!


And finally if any of you like a boogie did you know Glenn used to be a club DJ?? Well for lockdown he's dusted off his decks (I think that's what you call them!) and he's done a couple of mixes, so if you fancy a listen and maybe a dance round your kitchen, just look him up on Facebook and see his posts about them, and request yourself a copy. Even I love his music so you don't have to be a clubber!


Goodness me I can't wait to see you all again when the shop is able to re-open!!!

Speak to you again in another month, stay safe,

Clare xx

Clare Southcombe-Holmes
No64 Biscuit House co-founder & Commercial Photographic Stylist


Clare Southcombe-Holmes, No64 Biscuit House owner and commercial photographic stylist.

 

 

 

 


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