News

7th January 2014

Chair backs (antimacassars) and arm caps from our shop now for sale online

Chair backs (or antimacassars) and arm caps are smart, practical products that can be hard to find. They've been popular for years in our shop in Brecon, so we've now added them to the online shop.

Linen chair backs and linen arm caps form a smart set that compliments any upholstery, patterned or plain. The natural, neutral colour suits any style of room.

Tapestry chair backs and tapestry arm caps go together well on plainer upholstery. The neutral background with traditional patterns in browns and greens, with hints of blues and pinks, suit a range of furniture fabrics.

The photograph shows the linen arm cap and chair back on the left of the sofa, and the tapestry arm cap and chair back on the right.

Arm caps and chair backs are sold separately and individually. Order the number you need of each item to make up a set as you wish.

Not many people use macassar (hair oil) now, but the chair backs (or antimacassars) and arm caps still do an excellent job in protecting your upholstery against stains and wear.

Order chair backs and arm caps online, or phone us in our shop in Brecon on 01874 623613 if you have any questions or would prefer to order by telephone.

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28th November 2013

Meyer corduroys in brown addded to our popular trouser collection

Brown Meyer stretch corduroy trousers are now in our shop in Brecon and also available to buy online or by phone. Red, gold, and navy Meyer cords are already bestsellers in the shop and online.

Meyer cords are an excellent weight, heavy enough for winter but without unnecessary bulk. They are a luxurious mix of 80% cotton plus18% polyamide and 2% elastane to give a gentle stretch that adds to their comfort.

With quality touches such as a security coin pocket, leg hems reinforced against wear, 8 belt loops, and a neat flat front with two darts, these cords look good in town or coutry, with a woollen jumper or with a jacket.

We are delighted to add these brown cords to our range, and are sure they will be as popular as the gold, red, and navy cords we have stocked for many years.

If you have any questions about these trousers, or about any of our other products, do give us a call in the shop on 01874 623613 and we'll be pleased to help.

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21st November 2013

Grip Top socks in lovat green from Wolsey/Morley

Grip Top knee length socks are great for winter warmth. We now have an extra colour in our Grip Top range: lovat green. Lovat green Grip Tops are a subtle country shade that works well with cordoroys, moleskins, and tweed suits.

We also stock Grip Top socks in mid grey, charcoal, rustic brown, and navy blue. You can order securely online from this website, or by telephoning us in Brecon on 01874 623613, or by calling in at our shop.

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18th November 2013

Cardinal socks by Wolsey: last few pairs

Wolsey discontinued Cardinal socks earlier this year, and we are now down to our last few pairs. Please phone us in our shop on 01874 623613 to check we have your size and colour before ordering.

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15th November 2013

Superb silk ties - a lovely Christmas gift

We're delighted with our superb English-made silk ties. Top quality silk, vibrant colours, a range of stylish and neat patterns - these ties look great with business suits, blazers, and tweed jackets. The photo shows examples from the range.

These silk ties are already proving popular, and there is likely to be strong demand for them on the weeks before Christmas.

You can see them and order online in the silk ties section of this website. Alternatively, you can telephone us on 01874 623613 to place an order, or see the full range - plus other neckwear - at our shop in Brecon.

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12th November 2013

White cotton gloves from Dents

These high quality white cotton gloves from Dents are perfect for gentlemen's formal wear. They are the gloves of choice for many military standard bearers and freemasons, and are available in 3 sizes (medium, large, extra large), all with a button fastening at the wrist.

You can buy these white gloves securely online on our white gloves product page, by telephoning our shop on 01874 623613, or by calling into our shop in Brecon's Market Arcade. Fell free to ask us about sizing if you are in any doubt.

You may wish to match these white gloves with a pair of white braces or black braces, both of which are available in sizes up to XXL for very tall/large gentlemen..

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8th November 2013

3+1 Sloggi: special packs of 4 Sloggi ladies briefs

Sloggi's 3+1 offer is available now. The special packs contain 4 pairs of the ever-popular Sloggi ladies briefs, but you pay for just 3. We usually have black Sloggis and white Sloggis in stock in all sizes from UK 10 to UK 32.

You can order securely online on our Sloggi ladies briefs page, by telephone on 01874 623613, or you can visit our shop in Brecon to buy your Sloggi.

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16th October 2013

Limited supplies of Wolsey Cardinal calf length socks available

Wolsey have discontinued their Cardinal calf-length socks, but we do have some sizes still available in black, mid-grey, and rustic brown. Contact us on 01874 623613 to check we have the size and colour you need.

Wolsey Cardinal socks have been popular with our customers for may years, and we were disappointed when Wolsey discontinued them. We made sure we had plenty available for our regular customers, but now - inevitably - stocks are running low. We have some left in mid grey, rustic brown, and black. Do please phone us first on 01874 623613 before trying to order, so we can check that we have the size and colour combination you require.

Wolsey/Morley Grip Top socks are a good alternative if you would like a longer, knee length sock from this manufacturer. We have these famous red-topped Grip Top socks in charcoal, mid-grey, rustic brown, and navy blue.

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2nd October 2013

Seersucker tablecloths & other household favourites on show for Food Festival

Our traditional household favourites - seersucker tablecloths, Jolly Molly Oven Gloves, waffle weave tea towels, roller towels, range towels, and linen dishcloths - will have pride of place in our displays during the Brecon Beacons Food Festival.

We're expecting a busy day here in the Market Arcade when the annual celebration of local food and drink takes place on Saturday 5th October, centred on the Market Hall.

The Food Festival includes celebrity chef bake-offs, cooking demonstrations, and over 70 Welsh food and drink producers exhibiting and selling their wares. Admission is free, and the Food Festival runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.. 

As you head down the Market Arcade to the Food Festival, our shop is on the left. We'll have plenty of our traditional seersucker tablecloths, Jolly Mollys, tea towels, roller towels, range towels, and linen dishcloths available. Call in and see us - we look forward to seeing you!

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18th August 2013

Cardinal socks available online, by phone, or at Aidan Sweeney's shop in Brecon

Wolsey Cardinal calf length socks are in stock here at Aidan Sweeney's in Brecon. You can phone us on 01874 623613 to place an order, or order securely online.

Cardinal socks are favourites with many of our customers who prefer a half-hose style that does not go all the way up to the knee. They are quite hard to find now, but we currently have good stock levels in most sizes.

We have Wolsey Cardinals in mid grey, black, and rustic brown.

For those of you who prefer knee length socks, we recommend the famous red-topped Grip Tops from Wolsey/Morley, which are available in mid grey, charcoal, rustic brown, and navy blue.

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