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We've been busy bees this month, learning to make handmade soap in the Cotswolds, interviewing swing seat maker Martin Young, and adding lots more fabulous new 'British made' businesses to our directory. Plus we've got a whole host of offers and prizes for you to win: from Emma Bridgewater pottery to a beautiful Oak Garden Swing, and if you fancy growing your own veg, there's 10% off at Dinner Party Allotments too!

Win Emma Bridgewater goodies!

There's just one day left to win this fabulous Emma Bridgewater teapot and tea towel from their popular 'Truly Great' collection. Fly the flag for British craftsmanship and add some Spring cheer to your kitchen! Enter competition...

Meet the Maker: Martin Young

Read our interview with Dorset based swing seat maker Martin Young of Sitting Spiritually. From his workshop in Lyme Regis, Martin makes beautiful handcrafted swings and swing seats from sustainable, locally sourced timber. Read interview...

BBC Homes & Antiques giveaway...

We've been rather hogging the press this month with a piece in Period Living magazine, a whole page feature in Sew Hip, and a fabulous giveaway in the May issue of BBC Homes & Antiques . For details of how to win this stunning handmade English Oak Swing, click here...

10% off at Dinner Party Allotments

We love this fantastic new concept from Dinner Party Allotments. Instead of getting an organic veg box delivered, why not grow your own? Each month subscribers receive a selection of veg plants to grow, along with seasonal recipes for cooking them. There's even a kids & adults package to choose from! Get 10% off until 31st May when you use code FBWL2010 at the checkout. Find out more...

Latest discoveries...

Here's just a few of the fantastic businesses who've joined us this month: nostalgic sweets from Bah Humbugs, stunning jewellery by Joseph Lamsin (pictured), wooden jigsaws from Wentworth Puzzles , painted furniture by Ginger Cake, travel bags by The Labrador Company, furniture and textiles from Vintage Vanilla , bespoke furniture by James Harvey, beautiful bouquets from Scilly Flowers, and many more. Browse our directory...

Learn to make handcrafted soap...

This month we visited The Naked Soap Company in the beautiful Cotswold Hills and spent a fragrant day learning how to make traditional cold-processed soap using a variety of natural ingredients. Read Course Notes feature...

Escape to... North Cornwall

Discover the best places to shop, eat, stay and visit in North Cornwall... eco cottages, sandy beaches, fresh seafood and local crafts - what more could you ask for? Read Great Escapes feature...

Keep in touch...

If you'd like to keep up to date with all things beautiful and British made, why not read our blog, become a fan on facebook or follow us on twitter?

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