News

2nd December 2022

White handkerchiefs by Pyramid: box of 3

We're delighted to have new stock of men's large white handkerchiefs by Pyramid now available. They're always popular at Christmas as a gift or stocking-filler.

The handkerchiefs are large (17 inches), made from 100% long staple Egyptian cotton, with a subtle white self-stripe border and rolled hems.

The Pyramid 3-pack comes in a clear-fronted box, nicely presented for gifting.

You can order securely online in the handkerchiefs section of this website (where you can see all our other handkerchiefs too), or call us in the shop in Brecon on 01874 623613 if you'd prefer to talk to us and order over the phone - we'll be glad to help. If phoning, please wait for the call to be transferred to my mobile on those occasions when I am out of the shop visiting customers.

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16th November 2022

Last posting dates for Christmas 2022

 

We want to make sure your Christmas gifts arrive in time!

We use the Royal Mail to send our parcels, so last order times for delivery before Christmas are based on the Royal Mail's recommended last posting dates. This year the recommended posting dates for several countries are earlier than they have been in the past.

If your country is not listed, contact us by phone on 01874 623613 or by email info@aidansweeney.co.uk to check if we dispatch there.

Once your parcel leaves us, how quickly it reaches you depends on the Royal Mail!

UK ORDERS:

UK order deadline: 12 noon Friday 20th December (this is the Royal Mail's last posting date for 1st Class mail.)

Special Delivery might be possible on Saturday 21st December - call us on 01874 623613 if you need to place a last minute order and we will try to help.

INTERNATIONAL ORDERS:

Your order will need to reach us by 2 p.m. on the days listed below for overseas delivery.

• Australia, New Zealand: Thursday 1st December

• BFPO Operational and Static HM Forces: Friday 2nd December

• Japan, Hong Kong: Wednesday 7th December

• Cyprus, Malta: Thursday 8th December

• Canada, USA, Sweden, Poland, Italy, Finland, Eastern Europe: Friday 9th December

• Ireland, Germany, Austria, Denmark, Iceland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland: Monday 12th December

• Belgium, France, Luxembourg: Wednesday 14th December

Orders placed after these deadlines will still be processed while the shop is open, but will not arrive until after Christmas. The shop is closed from 4pm on Saturday 24th December 2022 until 10am on Tuesday 3rd January 2023.

While the shop is closed, appointments for made to measure can be made with me, in daytime, evenings, or at weekends - contact me on 07731926832 (calls to the shop number 01874 623613 are diverted to my mobile when the shop is closed).

We hope you enjoy your purchases from us!

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12th November 2022

String vests and leather end braces - new stock now in

Brynje string vests are back in stock but are selling quickly. We still have planty of Large, XXL, and XXXL, but medium have nearly sold out again. These are the best string vests available, and are very popular with our customers.

We've topped up with our leather end braces too. These have strong, wide straps and good quality leather fittings for a secure fit. Leather end braces are available in three sizes and six different colours: black, navy, grey, wine (burgundy), green, and red.

Brynje string vests and leather end braces are availble to order securely online, or you are welcome to call us in the shop on 01874 623613 to order over the telephone. If the shop is closed, your call is diverted to my mobile.

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28th September 2022

New stock of popular extra strong clip braces

Men's braces with extra strong clips are our bestsellers. The strong clips give an excellent grip on the trouser waistband, so you can stretch and bend knowing your trousers are secure.

We're delighted to have new stock of these extra strong clip braces in all 3 sizes and all 7 colours (navy, black, grey, burgundy/wine, green, red, beige). Those of you who ordered in advance will receive your braces soon.

You can order securely online on the braces page of this website. There is information on each braces page to help you select the right size.

Alternatively you are welcome to call us in the shop in Brecon on 01874 623613 if you'd prefer to order by telephone or if you have any questions about sizing - we look forward to hearing from you.

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15th July 2022

Traditional string vests keep you cool in summer heat

Our traditional string vests are as popular in the summer as in the winter. They help keep you cool in summer heat.

Made in Norway, these Brynje string vests are the traditonal style and the best available. They're 100% cotton, hand-cut, and easycare machine washable.

We have sizes XL, XXL, and XXL in stock. You can order securely online on our string vest section of this website, or call us in the shop on 01874 623613 if you'd like to ask us any questions or order by telephone - we'll be glad to help.

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6th June 2022

Celebrating the Jubilee with seersucker tablecloths

We were delighted that so many customers enjoyed using our colourful seersucker tablecloths during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations this weekend. They're perfect for party tables: practical, attractive, and available in rectangular, square, and round. Matching napkins are available too.

The red and white check and the blue and white checked tablecloths proved especially popular to tie in with the Union Jack colours! 

You can see the whole collection in our seersucker tablecloths section of this website. You are also welcome to call us in the shop in Brecon on 01874 623613 to have a chat about the tablecloths, place an order by telephone, or to discuss a bulk order (e.g. for a church hall or Women's Institute.)

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24th April 2022

New silk ties now available

Our silk ties are great to wear with blazers or sports jackets. We're delighted to add several new patterns to our collection, including black with golden yellow spots, mid pink with blue spots, and two pheasant designs - one in green and one in gold - which are perfect with a Tattersall check shirt and tweed jacket.

Made from Italian silk, these ties tie a neat knot. Dry clean only. 

These silk ties are popular and stock is already becoming limited in some colours. Give us a call in the shop in Brecon on 01874 623613 if you'd like a chat about what's available. 

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17th March 2022

Red and blue spotted handkerchiefs - always popular!

Red spotted handkerchiefs and blue spotted handkerchiefs are always favourites with our customers. Traditional, 22 inch, 100% cotton - great as a hanky, bandana, or neckerchief.

Customers include Morris Dancers, Gig Rowers, and children dressing up as pirates, as well as lots of people buying them for everyday use. We even sent a bulk order of red spotted hankies to Australia recently.

You can order securely online in the handkerchief section of this website, or call us in the shop on 01874 623613 to place an order by phone - we'll be pleased to help.

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10th March 2022

Somax nightshirts and pyjamas available online

Striped 100% cotton flannelette pyjamas and nightshirts by Somax of Northern Ireland are regular bestsellers.

Soft and smooth against the skin, machine washable at 40 degrees, and a generous cut that's comfortabe in bed, they're a lovely product.

These Somax flannelette (also known as flannel or winceyette) nightshirts and pyjamas are sometimes hard to find, but we now have new stock in and are delighted to be sending them out to our customers around the UK.

You can order securely online at https://www.aidansweeney.co.uk/traditional-somax-flannelette-nightshirt/p20 and https://www.aidansweeney.co.uk/somax-pyjamas-in-cotton-flannelette/p18 

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20th January 2022

Seersucker tablecloths: new stock now in

Check-patterned seersucker tablecloths in red, blue, green, and yellow are in stock and are as popular as ever. Attractive and practical, they're easy to machine wash (colourfast at 40 degrees).

Seersucker tablecloths are available in square, rectangular, and round - and you can buy matching seersucker napkins too.

Bulk orders for cafés, B&Bs, village halls etc are available - call us in the shop on 01874 623613 if you'd like to discuss a bulk order and we'll be delighted to help.

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