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25 years on...still going strong

In November 1992 we were working hard to get our shop in Peebles opened. We were living in a draughty old shepherd's cottage in the Moorfoot Hills at the time and one day, our landlady remarked that there was a famous mountaineer coming to give a fundraising talk in aid of the village hall. It seemed unlikely but yes, Chris Bonington was coming to Carrington. It proved to be a memorable evening that people still occasionally mention to us today. Standing room only with an eclectic audience of school children, Women's Institute stalwarts, elders of the kirk and a smattering of outdoor enthusiasts. It probably wasn't the kind of gathering Bonington was used to speaking to but his professionalism and communication skills ensured that his stories came alive for everyone in the room. At the end of the presentation we joined the scrum of autograph hunters and got his signature on a poster which we hung in our new shop on the day it opened. It stayed on the wall for quite a few
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Peebles Store CLOSED for Beltane Saturday 24th June

It's our once-a-year Saturday Shut Down for Peebles Beltane Festival on 24th June. Best wishes to the Beltane Queen & Court- we hope everyone has a great weekend
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Peebles Store CLOSED Monday 10th April only

Easter weekend is often the first busy weekend of the year in Peebles. To make sure we maintain our opening hours when lots of visitors arrive in town we are taking our own break a little early. We will be CLOSED for one day only on Monday 10th April . See you on Tuesday!
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Some Early Closing in Peebles in August

Aggh! Sometimes the fact that we're a family business can cause problems, particularly if there's a family event that needs everyone to attend. Can't think of the last time it's happened but unfortunately we've got two in August (the 10th and the 24th). As a result the Peebles store will be closed early on those Wednesdays. Half day closing is something we haven't done since the 1990's- so last century! We apologise for the incovenience- all our other hours remain unaltered.
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From the Forest to la Forêt

Some of us are lucky enough to be swapping the forests of the Tweed Valley for a climbing trip in la forêt de Fontainebleau next week which is leaving everybody else a bit stretched. To help out, we are reducing the opening hours in the Peebles store a little between 10th-17th October. Details are on the poster below
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Harrogate Store says SueMe®

SueMe® design and produce responsibly sourced sportswear and our Harrogate store is pleased to introduce their range with the Mens Tree Trunks and Ladies Beech Shorties (both £16).  Manufactured from a supersoft Modal that's produced from Beech tree pulp they are fast drying and naturally antibacterial. Made with a 210g knit with double gusset to balance fit and comfort with durability. 5% Lycra adds support and helps retain shape and fit, day after day, wash after wash. Seams are placed out of the way of rubbing or chaffing points. The care label is printed using water based inks. A mixture of flat and overlock stitching for comfort and longevity combined with a scalloped edge knitted elasticated waistband with a soft brushed back make SueMe® Beech Shorties and Tree Trunks incredibly comfortable. The SueMe® slogan is knitted in a contrasting colour into the waistband. Easy to machine or hand wash and packaged in a box manufactured from recycled board which is printed using v
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