Alesha's blog

Chocolate, sewing, mysterious marshes and more….

I am delighted to say that today we sent to press our Events listing booklet.  Since we opened a dedicated Workshop on the Quay we have created a calendar of activities from those we have organised ourselves and to others who … Continue reading

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Burnt cakes, velvet sofas & Steve Jobs

So taken with our new velvet sofas in lavender and the chair in peacock blue with amethyst cushions I have managed to burn the cupcakes I was making for after school for the girls!  So batch no. 2 has just … Continue reading

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A collaboration of British talent

We have had the pleasure over recent months of working with the young and very talented artist Emily Rae Manning.  We commissioned Emily Rae to work with us on a collaboration of products for a Snape Maltings collection which includes … Continue reading

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Stunning skies

It was not that long ago that we decided to order water butts for around the Maltings and since then the rain has not stopped!  In those moments when it does take a ‘breather’ you get these wonderful skies.  I … Continue reading

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New addition to the Maltings

We have just begun working with Katie’s Garden from Newbourne to bring their expertise and quality plants to our Pond Garden within the House & Garden shop. The compliments about the quality and value of the plants has been superb … Continue reading

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Countryfile at Snape Maltings – what a great experience!

We have had a great day’s filming with the crew from BBC Countryfile around the Maltings.  From filming the buildings and appreciating their rich history to a piece with Emma Green, local artist and our Gallery curator.  Emma and presenter … Continue reading

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Colourful jubilee collections

As we say goodbye to Easter we turn our attention to the Queen’s Jubilee.   The spirit of last year’s Royal wedding has carried on for the Jubilee celebrations with streets parties, family parties or simply good friends gathering to toast … Continue reading

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Happy Easter

We have had a full and exciting day at the Maltings yesterday with our largest and busiest Farmers Market on record since we began.  Many stallholders felt it was like a Spring Food Festival with the fantastic turnout of locals … Continue reading

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We have had a non stop day with photo shoots, a BBC film recce on site, the arrival of our new plants from Katie’s Garden, the new tenants moving into the Plough & Sail and even a few rays of sunshine have managed … Continue reading

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Easter Saturday is turning into a Easter food fest!

This Saturday’s Easter Farmers Market will be our largest since we began the market seven years ago.  In true market day spirit new products, flavours and special offers are arriving in my inbox hourly and so to get you into the … Continue reading

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