Despite the relatively mild temperatures and pleasant weather this week, we are probably going to get our fair share of cold winter weather in the coming months.  Don’t be lulled into a false sense of security – get ready for winter now with our range of winter essentials.

We are eargerly awaiting another order of these lovely hand warmers from our friends at the Ways & Means Trust, a charity that for four decades has been providing rehabilitation and training for adults with recurring mental ill health or with a learning disability.

With more than 20 years experience of making heat pack products the Charity produces handmade heat packs which our customers love.    Their Hot Bots have a discreetly channelled award winning design to ensure a constant, even distribution of oats.  They larger heat packs will snuggle comfortably into the body’s natural contours, to give relief and help relax muscles knotted by injury, inflammation or everyday living.   But possibly the most popular of the heat packs we sell are the Hot Bots hand warmers.  Simple heat up and keep your hands nice and warm whatever the weather.

To heat, place the heat pack in a microwave for the required length of time (full instructions included).  Microwaving heats the starch within the husk of the grain; the stronger the husk, the longer both the heat and the product lasts.  These heat packs are made using only oats, which have extremely robust husks, unlike wheat or rice, often used by other manufactures of heat packs.  Simple but really effective and very cosy.

We also stock other heat pads and wheat packs.  To come and have a look at these lovely stocking fillers pop into the shop.  More Winter Essentials coming soon, watch this space.

Imagine trying to do normal everyday things with just one hand…go on try.  Its really, really tricky.  Of course it is  – all the things we take for granted and do without thinking are the little things that become enourmous tasks when you are hindered in anyway.

It’s the simple solutions that can be life changing for someone with limited mobility, after a stroke for example.  Read more »