Manifesto for Slow Business.

For several years now I have been writing a monthly ‘culture’ email newsletter which is sent to about 60,000 people via a number of our other businesses in Wales and Scotland. 

Taste & style. Cecil Beaton, working class elitists & middle class mediocrity. Written by Mike Rees.

I look forward to Charlie’s regular email missives. One thing caught my eye recently and prompted me to respond.

News from Gladstone / Hellen.

I want to update you on a few things that are going on here.

Dear Government...

I am absolutely fascinated by American politics. I think this is mainly because everything, every day, seems like a car crash.

Cecil Beaton: A Family Archive.

Cecil Beaton: A Family Archive. You might already know that this year we are hosting an exhibition at Hawarden called Cecil Beaton: A Family Archive.

Slow Business. A favour. Starlings

Slow Business. A favour. Starlings. We are getting close to the manufacture of our second style of jacket. I am really excited about this; every single detail is right.

What is style?

What is style? I think that if you’re reading this, you’re probably a person of style rather than one of fashion.

The Best Shop is The Village Shop.

The Best Shop is The Village Shop. About 30 years ago we won a small business best customer service award with Pedlars. It was sponsored by that phone company Orange. Remember them?

OOO. My Recommended Summer Reads.

OOO. My Recommended Summer Reads. See Charlie's recommendations for some great summer reads. 

Summer Reflections. Part 2.

We’re creating a new way of doing business!