Vastern Timber produces cladding, structural timber, fresh-sawn planks and machined timber from homegrown wood. Most timber used in the UK is imported, but the company offers wonderful wood grown in Britain. Not only does using homegrown wood reduce the carbon impact of construction, it also supports investment in local woodlands. English oak makes strong beams, elegant flooring and stunning heirloom furniture. The natural durability of British-grown larch and cedar make them excellent choices for outdoor cladding.
Ash, elm and sycamore are beautiful choices for hardwood floors. Vastern Timber has developed an innovative process to transform locally grown woods including poplar, sycamore and ash into a new product called “Brimstone”, ideal for cladding and decking. The company recently won Build It Magazine’s Best Cladding prize and the People’s Choice award at the Alliance of Sustainable Building Product Awards.
Salt is a key ingredient of every balanced, delicious meal. However, instead of adding more of it, how about trusting in a natural sea salt that’s full of flavour and comes from clear British waters? Cornish Sea Salt is hand-harvested just eight metres from open ocean waters. Beneath the waves lies a unique environment, which defines its taste and high-mineral content: the Serpentine and gabbro rocks, which are both rich in magnesium and calcium.
An everyday must for the kitchen cupboard and dining table, Cornish Sea Salt is championed by Britain’s top chefs. Discover its core range of crunchy sea salt crystals and soft-finishing flakes, as well as the ever-evolving, deliciously blended seasonings in UK Supermarkets. Follow @cornishsea_salt on Instagram for more recipes and ideas.
Every dog is different, so why feed them the same? Tails.com offers the perfect bespoke solution with its tailor-made kibble blends and personalised meal plans. Handily, orders come with a free portion-control scoop, so you can rest assured you’re not over- or under-feeding your dog. Additionally, tails.com’s “empty bowl guarantee” ensures that if your dog’s bowl isn’t licked clean, you’ll receive a new blend for free.
With the option to receive regular monthly deliveries (plus the ability to pause or cancel your order), tails.com eliminates much of the hassle that comes with buying dog food – say goodbye to heavy lifting or wondering what your pup fancies for dinner! Waggy tails all round we say. Get 50 per cent off your first box at Tails.com (offer valid for all first-time subscribers).
Luxury UK-based fashion brand LK Bennett has long been a friend to celebrities and royals (Kate Middleton for one regularly dons shoes and dresses designed by the brand). And this year, the relationship will be further cemented as LK Bennett is the official sponsor of Royal Ascot 2023, taking place on Thursday 20-24 June.
Heading to Ascot Racecourse? Get suited and booted with LK Bennett’s dedicated range of occasion wear including silk dresses and covetable clutches, footwear and accessories, which can also double up as a wedding guest outfit or special occasion items. LK Bennett caters for sizes 6-20, and there’s also the option of clothes rental with LK Bennett’s LK Borrowed.
How healthy is your workplace? With 1.8 million people suffering from a work-related illness each year, the need to prevent ill health in the workplace is greater than ever. This year, the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS), the Royal Chartered Society for worker health protection and the leading charity promoting occupational hygiene in the UK, celebrates 70 years of helping to protect people’s right to a healthy working environment.
From offering accredited asbestos training (which kills 5,000 workers a year) to providing free materials such as The Breathe Freely Campaign, which can help reduce occupational lung disease in manufacturing and construction, BOHS is on hand to support workers and employers with its guides, resources, conferences and more. Readers attending its conferences can enjoy a discounted rate when quoting “IND23”.
Passionate about making her fashion accessible to all women, fashion designer Raishma established her ready-to-wear collection 10 years ago. Focusing on beautifully cut occasion pieces that embody both femininity and glamour, the collection features a range of beaded and printed dresses – there truly is something for everyone.
The Raishma Studio collection is perfect for summer, consisting of a number of printed dresses in elegant yet colourful designs. The signature, hand-embellished wedding gowns are perfect for the bride’s big day and are available in both white and ivory shades. The mother of the bride gowns and wedding guest dresses will ensure optimum confidence and comfort while celebrating. Now offering 15 per cent off with the code “BRITISH15” (valid until 25 September 2023). You can contact the team
