THE GUILD OF CERAMIC STUDIOS
| 1. Membership- Where Are the Best Studios to Paint? |
| 2. About the Guild of Ceramic Studios |
| 3. Guild 'Specials' 1st January - 31st January 2010 |
| 4. Guild Bread & Butter line - EXTENDED in January 2010 |
| 5. Guild Discussion Forum |
| 6. Guild Newsletter |
| 7. Useful Contact/s |
8. Guild Membership application form |
1. Membership- Where Are the Best Studios to
Paint?
For contact details of individual Studios and Businesses please call 01235 861700
or email Guild@countryloveceramics.co.uk
S= Studio M= Mobile O= Other H= Hobbyist C= Commissionist
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SCOTLAND |
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Aberdeen |
Aberdeenshire |
AB10 |
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Anstruther |
Fife |
KY10 |
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Dundee |
Scotland |
DD5 |
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Staffin - Isle of Skye |
Scotland |
IV51 |
| s | Uig - Isle of Skye | Scotland | IV51 |
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Scremerston |
Berwick-on-Tweed |
TD15 |
| s | Broughton Ferry | Dundee | DD5 |
| m | Musselburgh | East Lothian | EH21 |
| m | Stonehaven | Aberdeenshire | AB39 |
| s | East Kilbride | South Lanarkshire | G75 |
| s | Crieff | Perthshire | PH7 |
| s | Cupar | Fife | KY15 |
| s | Dunfermline | Fife | KY12 |
| s | Edinburgh | Scotland | EH6 |
| s | Marchmont | Edinburgh | EH9 |
| s | Stirling | Scotland | FK8 |
| s | Balloch | Loch Lomond | G83 |
| s | Linlithgow | Scotland | EH49 |
| s | Kirkintilloch | East Dunbartonshire | G66 |
| s | Galashiels | Scotland | TD1 |
| s | Torphins | Aberdeenshire | AB31 |
| s | Stewarton | East Ayrshire | KA3 |
| s | Isle of Tiree | Argyll | PA77 |
| o | Stewarton | East Ayrshire | KA3 |
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WALES |
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| o | Carmarthen | Carmarthenshire | SA19 |
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Trefeglwys |
Powys |
SY17 |
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Narberth |
Pembrokeshire |
SA67 |
| s | Haverfordwest | Pembrokeshire | SA61 |
| o | Treherbert | Mid Glamorgan | CF42 |
| s | Llandudno | Conwy | LL30 |
| m | Upper Cwmtwrch | Ystradgynlais Powys |
SA9 |
| s | Rhuddlan | Clwydd | LL18 |
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NORTHERN IRELAND |
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Belfast |
Co. Amtrim |
BT15 |
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IRELAND |
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Athy |
Co. Kildare |
ROI |
| s | County Waterford | Ireland | ROI |
| s | Co. Donegal | Ireland | ROI |
| m | Sandyford | Dublin | ROI |
| s | Tullamore | Co. Offaly | ROI |
| s | Balbriggn | Dublin | ROI |
| s | Mullingar | Co. Westmeath | ROI |
| 0 | Skerries | Co. Dublin | ROI |
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EUROPE |
CITY |
COUNTRY |
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Toulouse |
France |
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Flenburg |
Germany |
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Madrid |
Spain |
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| s | Vitoria | Spain | |
| s | Alicante | Spain | |
| s | Oslo | Norway | |
| s | Marigne-Peuton | France | |
| s | Kekavas | Latvia | |
| s | Rijswijk | The Netherlands | |
| s | Braunschweig | Germany | |
| s | Pezenas | France | |
| s | Le Pescher | France | |
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LONDON |
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Battersea |
London |
SW11 |
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Mill Hill |
London |
NW7 |
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South Woodford |
London |
E18 |
| m | Lewisham | London | SE13 |
| s | Clapham | London | SW12 |
| m | Kingston-Upon-Thames | Greater London | KT2 |
| m | Brockley | London | SE4 |
| s | Southgate | London | N14 |
| s | Hanwell | London | 3TR |
| o | Wandsworth | London | SW16 |
| o | Foscote | London | NW4 |
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ENGLAND |
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Bedford |
Bedfordshire |
MK40 |
| m | Toddington | Bedfordshire | LU5 |
| m | Leighton Buzzard | Bedfordshire | LU6 |
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Winnersh |
Berkshire |
RG41 |
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Twyford |
Berkshire |
RG10 |
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Eton |
Berkshire |
SL4 |
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Newbury |
Berkshire |
RG18 |
| s | Finchampstead | Berkshire | RG40 |
| s | Wokingham | Berkshire | RG40 |
| s | Woodley | Berkshire | RG5 |
| m | Pangbourne | Berkshire | RG8 |
| o | Clifton | Bristol | BS8 |
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Amersham |
Buckinghamshire |
HP6 |
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Princes Risborough |
Buckinghamshire |
HP27 |
| m | Oakley | Buckinghamshire | HP18 |
| s | Winslow | Buckingsham | MK18 |
| s | Huntington | Cambridgeshire | PE29 |
| m | Stilton | Cambridgeshire | PE7 |
| s | Chatteris | Cambridgeshire | PE16 |
| m | Cambridge | Cambridgeshire | CB8 |
| m | Elm | Cambridgeshire | PE14 |
| s | Congleton | Chesire | CW12 |
| s | Warrington | Cheshire | WA4 |
| s | Hurworth on Tees | Co. Durham | DL2 |
| s | Bodmin | Cornwall | PL31 |
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Par |
Cornwall |
PL24 |
| s | East Looe | Cornwall | PL13 |
| m | Falmouth | Cornwall | TR11 |
| s | St Ives | Cornwall | TR26 |
| m | Bude | Cornwall | EX23 |
| s | Kendal | Cumbria | LA9 |
| s | Penrith | Cumbria | CA11 |
| s | Rhuddlan | Denbigshire | LL18 |
| s | Chesterfield | Derbyshire | S40 |
| m | Bradninch | Devon | EX5 |
| s | Fitzpaine | Devon | EX17 |
| m | Crediton | Devon | EX17 |
| s | Great Torrington | Devon | EX38 |
| o | East Village, Crediton | Devon | EX17 |
| s | Exmouth | Devon | EX8 |
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Poole |
Dorset |
BH13 |
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Bournemouth |
Dorset |
BH2 |
| s | Charmouth | Dorset | DT6 |
| m | Charminster | Dorset | BH3 |
| s | Gillingham | Dorset | OT10 |
| s | Swanage | Dorset | BH19 |
| m | Brighton | East Sussex | BN1 |
| m | Seaford | East Sussex | BN25 |
| s | Lewes | East Sussex | BN7 |
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Cottingham |
East Yorkshire |
HU16 |
| s | Swanland | East Yorkshire | HU14 |
| m | East Riding | East Yorkshire | HU15 |
| o | Preston | East Yorkshire | HU12 |
m |
Saffron Walden |
Essex |
CB11 |
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Frinton on Sea |
Essex |
C013 |
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Halstead |
Essex |
CO9 |
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Halstead |
Essex |
CO9 |
| m | Ilford | Essex | IG2 |
| s | Epping | Essex | CM16 |
| s | Romford | Essex | RM12 |
| s | Gosfield | Essex | CO9 |
| h | Southend on Sea | Essex | SS3 |
| m | Bradwell-on-Sea | Essex | CM0 |
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Chipping Sodbury |
Gloucestershire |
BS37 |
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Cheltenham |
Gloucestershire |
GL52 |
| m | Gloucester | Gloucestershire | GL1 |
| s | Abberdale | Gloucestershire | GL4 |
| s | Stroud | Gloucestershire | GL6 |
| m | Yate | Gloucestershire | BS37 |
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Hambledon |
Hampshire |
PO7 |
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Portsmouth |
Hampshire |
PO6 |
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Andover |
Hampshire |
SP11 |
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Fleet |
Hampshire |
GU51 |
| s | Eastleigh | Hampshire | SO50 |
| s | Alton | Hampshire | GU34 |
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Harpenden |
Hertfordshire |
AL5 |
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Watford |
Hertfordshire |
WD23 |
| s | Barnet | Hertfordshire | EN5 |
| m | Bovington | Hertfordshire | HP3 |
| s | Knebworth | Hertfordshire | SG3 |
| s | St Albans | Hertfordshire | AL1 |
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Sevenoaks |
Kent |
TN13 |
| s | Hawkhurst | Kent | TN18 |
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Margate |
Kent |
CT9 |
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Tunbridge Wells |
Kent |
TN4 |
| m | Whistable | Kent | CT5 |
| s | Rochester | Kent | ME2 |
| m | Bromley | Kent | BR4 |
| o | Maidstone | Kent | ME17 |
| s | Tonbridge | Kent | TN9 |
| s | Bexley Heath | Kent | DA7 |
| h | Canterbury | Kent | CT4 |
| s | Sittingbourne | Kent | ME10 |
| s | Teuterden | Kent | TN30 |
| s | Maidstone | Kent | ME14 |
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Preston |
Lancashire |
PR5 |
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Accrington |
Lancashire |
BB5 |
| s | Bolton | Lancashire | BL1 |
| s | Mellor | Lancashire | BB2 |
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Shawell |
Leicestershire |
LE17 |
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Gaddersby |
Leicestershire |
LE7 |
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Ashby de la Zouch |
Leicestershire |
LE65 |
| s | Syston | Leicestershire | LE7 |
| s | Hinckley | Leicestershire | LE10 |
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Branston |
Lincolnshire |
LN4 |
| s | Bourne | Lincolnshire | PE10 |
| s | Sleaford | Lincolnshire | NG34 |
| s | Ulceby | North Lincolnshire | DN39 |
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Chorlton-cum-Hardy |
Manchester |
M21 |
| s | Salford Keys | Manchester | M5 |
| s | Billinge | Merseyside | WN5 |
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Pinner |
Middlesex |
HA5 |
| s | Hampton | Middlesex | TW12 |
| s | Ruislip Manor | Middlesex | HA4 |
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Melton Park |
Newcastle Upon Tyne |
NE3 |
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East Dereham |
Norfolk |
NR20 |
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Holt |
Norfolk |
NR25 |
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Cromer |
Norfolk |
NR27 |
| s | Norwich | Norfolk | NR2 |
| s | Fakenham | Norfolk | NR21 |
| m | Kings Lynn | Norfolk | 5NT |
| s | Snettisham | Norfolk | PE31 |
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Catterick Garrison |
North Yorkshire |
DL9 |
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Northallerton |
North Yorkshire |
DL6 |
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Thornton-le-Dale |
North Yorkshire |
Y018 |
| s | Pickering | North Yorkshire | Y018 |
| m | York | North Yorkshire | YO24 |
| s | York | North Yorkshire | Y030 |
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Northampton |
Northamptonshire |
NN1 |
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Desborough |
Northamptonshire |
NN14 |
| o | Daventry | Northamptonshire | NN11 |
| s | Carlton | Nottinghamshire | NG4 |
m |
Harwell |
Oxfordshire |
OX11 |
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Witney |
Oxfordshire |
OX28 |
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Abingdon |
Oxfordshire |
OX14 |
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Oxford |
Oxfordshire |
OX2 |
| s | Wantage | Oxfordshire | OX12 |
| m | Wallingford | Oxfordshire | OX10 |
| s | Henley-On-Thames | Oxfordshire | RG9 |
| m | Chard | Somerset | TA20 |
| m | Blackwell | North Somerset | BS48 |
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Gainsborough |
South Yorkshire |
DN21 |
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Elescar |
South Yorkshire |
S74 |
| s | Sheffield | South Yorkshire | S11 |
| s | Rugeley | Staffordshire | WS15 |
m |
Felixstowe |
Suffolk |
IP11 |
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Walberswick |
Suffolk |
IP18 |
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Newmarket |
Suffolk |
CB8 |
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Woodbridge |
Suffolk |
IP12 |
| s | Tower Ramparts | Suffolk | IP1 |
| s | Needham Market | Suffolk | IP6 |
| m | Ravenswood | Ipswich | IP3 |
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Claygate |
Surrey |
KT10 |
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Camberley |
Surrey |
GU17 |
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Sutton |
Surrey |
SM3 |
| m | Cosham | Surrey | PO6 |
| o | Cosham | Surrey | PO6 |
| s | Cranleigh | Surrey | GU6 |
| s | Addlestone | Surrey | KT15 |
| s | Oxted | Surrey | RH8 |
| s | Wallington | Surrey | SM6 |
| s | South Croydon | Surrey | CR1 |
| s | Weybridge | Surrey | KT13 |
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Whitley Bay |
Tyne and Wear |
NE26 |
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Whitley Bay |
Tyne and Wear |
NE26 |
| s | North Shields | Tyne and Wear | NE29 |
| s | Blaydon | Tyne and Wear | NE21 |
| s | Hunningham | Warwickshire | CV33 |
| s | Kenilworth | Warwickshire | CV8 |
| m | Nailstone | Warwickshire | CV13 |
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Sutton Coldfield |
West Midlands |
B75 |
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Stourbridge |
West Midlands |
DY8 |
| m | Birmingham | West Midlands | B13 |
| m | Dudley | West Midlands | DY5 |
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Haywards Heath |
West Sussex |
RH16 |
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East Grinstead |
West Sussex |
RH19 |
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Worthing |
West Sussex |
BN14 |
| s | Steyning | West Sussex | BN44 |
| m | Faygate - Horsham | West Sussex | RH12 |
| s | Coolham | West Sussex | RH13 |
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Pontefract |
West Yorkshire |
WF8 |
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Hebden Bridge |
West Yorkshire |
HX7 |
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Ilkly |
West Yorkshire |
LS29 |
| s | Skipton | West Yorkshire | BD23 |
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Chippenham |
Wiltshire |
SN15 |
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Warminster |
Wiltshire |
BA12 |
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Crudwell |
Wiltshire |
SN16 |
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Corsham |
Wiltshire |
SN13 |
| s | Devizes | Wiltshire | SN10 |
| s | Marlborough | Wiltshire | SN8 |
| s | Trowbridge | Wiltshire | BA14 |
| s | Hoylake | Wirral | CH47 |
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Worcester |
Worcestershire |
WR1 |
| m | Feckenham | Worcestershire | B96 |
| s | Bromsgrove | Worcestershire | B60 |
| s | Bewdley | Worcestershire | DY12 |
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ISLE of Man |
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Ballasalla |
Isle of Man |
IM9 |
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Ballasalla |
Isle of Man |
IM9 |
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Rest of World |
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| s | Singapore | 238347 | |
| s | Larnaca | Cyprus | 6023 |
| s | Paphos | Cyprus | 8300 |
2. About the Guild of Ceramic Studios
Country Love Ceramics are the founders of ‘The Guild of Ceramic Studios'.
The aim of the Guild of Ceramic studios is to provide a supportive network for ceramic cafes, studios, party planners and ceramic decorators.
Established in 2003, this is the first UK based trade association of its kind to address the needs of ceramic studios and pottery painters
With over 400 members the Guild provides a valuable resource and community for our growing industry.
Benefits of Guild membership :
An additional 2% discount off discountable Glaze,
Colour and Bisque.
Discounts on Country Love Training Academy
courses.
Copies of a seasonal newsletter and a complimentary
Guild ring binder.
A range of low cost bisque, known as “Bread and
Butter lines” from as little as 63p each.
Access to the on-line Members' Discussion Forum for
hints and tips from other members.
Promotions and painting competitions to boost
business.
Studio locator on the Guild web page for new
customers to find you.
Participation in National and Regional marketing
campaigns.
A membership sticker for your shop or car window.
Creative ideas and design tips.
How to join
The current 2008/9 membership fee is £50 plus VAT @ 15% (£57.50) for 12 months.
Payment may be made by cheque or credit card and can be made over the phone or online using the shopping facility at www.countrylovecermics.com
3. Guild 'Spring Specials' 2010

4. Guild Bread & Butter line extended Jan 2010
To open the 2010 Bread and Butter flyer click here for a PDF document
New additions to our Bread & Butter Guild product line

MC019 Tea Pot
Guild member price of £8.80 per box of 4
Normally retail at £29.60

M166 Trinket Box round
Guild member price of £6.00 per box of 6
Normally retail at £15.00
NEW BULK BUY Packs for our Guild Members
Smiley & Party introduced 1st January 2010
BULK BUY - Smiley

BULK PACK 002
72 Animals (6 x boxes of 12)
Normally £131.60 retail price or £55 per pack, 50p each
GUILD MEMBER PRICE £36.00
Pack includes:
MC020 Snail
MC021 Ladybird
MC022 Bee
MC061 Butterfly
MC062 Worm
MC065 Squirrel
BULK BUY - Party

BULK PACK 001
72 Animals (6 x boxes of 12)
Normally £143.64 retail price or £55 per pack, 50p each
GUILD MEMBER PRICE £36.00
Pack includes:
MC102 Puppy
MC103 Kitten
MC104 Tortoise
MC105 Elephant
MC106 Piggy
MC107 Froggy
Item 5. Guild Discussion Forum
Our on-line ‘ Discussion Forum' for Guild Members is live on the Guild web site. This is a great initiative to encourage correspondence amongst members for mutual support and sharing of information. Any Guild member may register as a user and have access to the Forum. You can just read the posts if you like – there is no obligation to contribute – however the more people who share their ideas the more valuable the Forum will be.
We have chosen the following areas for discussion:
Feedback:
As always, your comments and thoughts on this fantastic benefit are invaluable. Please email us at guild@countryloveceramics.co.uk if you would like to share anything with us.
Enjoy!
6. Guild Newsletter
Guild Newsletter
We are always looking for new items of interest, top tips from ceramic enthusiasts, your views on what we are doing or not doing. Please take a moment to send us your ideas and we will consider them for publication in the next Guild Newsletter.
Issue 11 Winter/Spring - Out January 2010
You can also download a PDF copy from the Guild Forum
7. Useful Contact/s
Problems with your Kiln?
Installation - Re-location - Repairs?
Try JC Kilns and ask for Byron on 0777 9033980
[Please mention you were recommended by us]
8. Guild Membership application form
Click on the link below to take you to the membership application form.