24/11/2024
Happy Sunday! 🌞
Wow, what a day it was yesterday! That storm really took Scotland by surprise, didn’t it? 😱 It had us all on edge for a while, but thankfully today’s a much brighter and warmer day—just what we needed! 🌤️
And with only 7 days to go until our Christmas Festive Market, the excitement is building! 🎄✨ It’s the perfect chance to pick up some beautiful, handmade gifts for loved ones (or for yourself, of course!). We can’t wait to see you all there and share the festive cheer. Let’s make it a memorable one! 🎁🎉
Today's feature Trader is - Cloverlea Apiaries "The Friendly Bee Company"
Cloverlea Apiaries, also known as "The Friendly Bee Company," is a family-run honey bee farm located in the picturesque Ochil Hills of Perthshire, Scotland. The story of the farm began when Jeff, the father of the family, received a beehive as a retirement gift from his family, marking the beginning of a lifelong passion for beekeeping. Over time, as they honed their skills in breeding and maintaining honey bees, the family decided to make a bold move from Manchester and Leicester to the idyllic Cloverlea smallholding. This relocation allowed them to live together and turn their passion for bees into a thriving family business.
Today, the Cloverlea Apiaries team, which includes Jeff, Karen, Tracy, and mum and dad (Jeff & Margaret), work together in various aspects of the business. Visitors may find them extracting and packaging their award-winning honey in the honey house or handcrafting natural skincare products like candles, soaps, and cosmetics in the craft house. Their handmade range of products includes luxurious body and face creams, foot scrubs, lip balms, bath fizz, and more—all created with natural ingredients, preservatives, micas, and clays. Karen and Tracy, who are involved in every step of production, ensure that each product reflects the care and passion the family has for their craft.
Cloverlea Apiaries also offers a selection of handmade Christmas gifts, perfect for anyone looking to buy unique, natural items. Don’t miss the chance to stop by their table at the Christmas market and pick up a gift that supports this lovely family business!
Can't wait to see y'all there!