Welcome to the July 2025 Edition of Heritage Connect, the monthly product showcase for Heritage related giftware, products and services. Each month Heritage Connect keeps you up-to-date on both new and trusted ranges from key suppliers as well as all the latest products and services available to you. Our July edition features a host of great Jewellery, Print, Souvenir, Gift, Textile, Ceramic, Toy, Game, Children's, Fragrance, Wall Art, Stationery and Homeware products that can help you make the most of your retail potential going forward. We also highlight the Gift of the Year 2026 competition, which is now open for entries.

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Field Studies Council is one of the UK’s leading publishers of wildlife identification guides - full of beautifully illustrated and annotated images. Get ready for fungi season with their WildID guides designed for beginners and enthusiasts. Guides are compact, lightweight and splashproof. Email or call them today for further information.
t. 01952 208910 | w. Visit their website here
e. publications@field-studies-council.org

Heritage Playing Card Company creates beautiful, illustrated playing cards. Choose from a huge range of titles. And are you looking for a unique, personalised item for your retail outlet? For a long-lasting gift or memento of your site or for a special exhibition you can choose from several options - it's easy. Contact for further details.
t. 01159 307075 | w. View their catalogue here
e. info@heritageplayingcards.co.uk

Artcuts offer a bespoke service by creating gifts and decorations which are unique to your location. Designed in-house they specialise in personalised mementos, souvenirs and a wide range of small retail gifts. Made in their studio and workshops in the Surrey hills using sustainable FSC wood. Call or email today.
t. 01342 843843 |  w. Visit their website here
e. info@artcuts.co.uk

For the last twenty years, The Original Wooden Duck Company (DCUK) has been passionate about helping people to smile every day, thanks to their incredibly popular collectable characters. Inspired by everyday charm, curiosity and imagination, the brand creates hand-carved, hand-painted bamboo ducks, each with its own unique personality.
t. 01803 866316 |  w. View their catalogue here
e. mail@dcuk.com

Claire Louise creates designs that blend watercolours, fabrics, and machine embroidery into the realms of greeting cards, homewares, and gifts. Already available at Rutherford & Co, Tower Bridge, The Glasshouse ICM, garden centres, music halls and independent shops, she is quickly gaining popularity in the industry. Custom designs also available.
t. 07715 373344 | w. Visit their website here
e. sales@claire-louise.co.uk

House of Marbles offers traditional toys, games, and classic gifts with a fun modern twist. Loved by generations, their products bring joy and nostalgia to heritage retailers. Register here for trade access and receive 5% off your first online order.
t. 01626 835358 | w. Visit their website here
e. uk@houseofmarbles.com

MindShot by Digital Detox Kids is the screen-free secret weapon parents love and kids aged 5-10 can’t get enough of. Each pocket-sized pack delivers 20 minutes of imaginative fun-puzzles, brain teasers, tattoos, and more - all zipped up in recyclable packaging. Designed for on-the-go play. Just add a pencil and imagination. RRP £3 / Wholesale £1.25.
t. 07435 443938 | w. Visit their website here
e. create@digitaldetoxkids.com

Founded in 2020 in West Yorkshire, CAHM is now stocked in gift shops and garden centres UK-wide, with a loyal following. Products are hand-made by a small team of dedicated and passionate people, ensuring the quality and design they have become known for. Their mission is to spread positivity through beautiful design-led gifts.
w. Visit their website here
e. hello@thecahmcollective.com

Exciting News. Wendy Laverick limited-edition canvases, including "The Quartet of Quirky Donkeys" and an oil masterpiece, are now available. Catch them at the Taunton Flower Show on 1-2 August 2025 and stay tuned for their upcoming Chepstow gallery exhibition. Subscribe here for exclusive invites and updates. Order directly here.
t. 01342 843843 |  w. Visit their website here
e. info@wendylaverick.com

Handmade Wooden Fridge Magnets, Clocks, Kitchen Roll Holders, Badges, Keyrings, Plaques, Key Racks, Lead Hangers, Memo Boards, Tea Towels, Cake Toppers and Hanging Decorations from D&A Gifts. D&A Gifts' products are designed and handmade by themselves in York, UK. Telephone or email today to become a stockist.
t. 01904 653065
e. enquiries@dandagifts.co.uk

Meraki Notebooks offers eco-friendly wooden cover replenishable notebooks, combining style with sustainability. The Folio Duo tablet paper pad combo merges digital and analog convenience, featuring a sleek design perfect for creatives and professionals. These products enhance productivity while respecting the environment.
t. 01179 711118 |  w. Visit their website here
e. info@merakinotebooks.co.uk

RUMI’S unisex scarves combine timeless elegance with sustainable craftsmanship. Featuring hand-rolled edges and striking prints from heritage patterns to bold contemporary designs each piece offers effortless style. Whether draped, knotted, or wrapped, it's the perfect touch of luxury for any outfit. Made in Britain from the finest 100% pure silk twill.
w. Visit their website here
e. contact@createdinbritain.com

Since 1900, Savonnerie Marius Fabre has crafted traditional Marseille soap and black soap with olive oil in Salon-de-Provence. Today, great-granddaughters Julie and Marie Bousquet-Fabre carry on the family legacy, creating natural soaps that are gentle on the skin and kind to the environment. Contact Studio Pens to become a stockist.
t. 01423 815700 | w. Visit their website here
e. info@studiopens.com

Hippy Hut Pottery creates bespoke functional ware and small Sculptures. Cally’s aim is to be handmade in all aspects of her work. From the thrown pieces to the glazes, her original ideas and beautiful sea colours reflect her style. All creations are perfect for gifts or everyday use in the home. Call or email today to become a stockist.
t. 07800 980659 | w. Visit their website here
e. hippyhutpottery@gmail.com

Moult is a collection of homewares, scarves, baskets, Christmas decorations and Alpaca socks, with natural textures and a rustic vintage feel. Keeping a keen eye on sustainability and working closely with makers in India, Nepal and the UK, they are based in the beautiful countryside of Wales. Email today to become a stockist.
t. 07733 326822 | w. Visit their website here
e. hello@moultengland.co.uk

The highly anticipated Gift of the Year 2026 competition is open for entries. Organised by The Giftware Association, Gift of the Year celebrates the most innovative, creative, and commercially successful products in the gift and home industry. The competition offers brands and designers a unique platform to showcase their products to buyers, retailers, and industry influencers.
w. Visit their website here

Dates for your diary:.

Autumn Fair | NEC Birmingham | 7-10th September
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Top Drawer | Olympia London | 14-16th September
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Scotland’s Trade Fair Autumn | SEC Glasgow | 21-22nd September
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PATS 2024  | Telford International Centre | 28-30th September
w. Visit their website here

Dates for your diary is your definitive guide to trade shows that are taking place in the coming months. Many of the shows featured have workshops, seminars and talks which add to your show experience. For further information on any of the shows listed please visit their websites.

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