A Borders firm specialising in premium outdoor clothing has its sights set on the international market following a bumper five years in business. Active lifestyle brand Findra hit the headlines last week when the Scottish Government’s infrastructure secretary Michael Matheson chose its Innerleithen base to announce Holyrood’s £85m investment in the Borderlands Growth Deal.Alex Feechan, founder of Findra Clothing, said that investment, combined with a further £260m promised from Westminster, could open doors for more Borders businesses to start and flourish.“We were delighted that Michael Matheson came here – to me that shows they believe in the potential for small businesses in a small town in the Borders,” Alex said.“I think this money could have a real impact if it is used in the right way. There’s been many positives to starting up a business in the Scottish Borders, because of the sort of business we are, related to the outdoors, … [Read more...] about Innerleithen active lifestyle brand FINDRA Going from strength to strength
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Me and my health: Triona Carville on her lifestyle
Me and my health: Triona Carville on her lifestyle BelfastTelegraph.co.uk The singer/songwriter (23), known by her stage name 'Triona', is from Teconnaught, Co Down, and has opened for Van Morrison. She is engaged to singer/songwriter Colm Kirwan (35). https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/health/me-and-my-health-triona-carville-on-her-lifestyle-37927082.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/features/article37927081.ece/ad32b/AUTOCROP/h342/2019-03-19_lif_48853924_I2.JPG Email The singer/songwriter (23), known by her stage name 'Triona', is from Teconnaught, Co Down, and has opened for Van Morrison. She is engaged to singer/songwriter Colm Kirwan (35). Q: Do you take regular exercise and if so, what? A: I go to the gym five or six times a week and I also love long walks and hikes when I get the chance. I find that working out really clears my head and is also a great release for when I'm feeling stressed. I have figured out over time that I thrive on having a daily … [Read more...] about Me and my health: Triona Carville on her lifestyle
Luxury lifestyle store The White Company to open new outlet in East Riding
Luxury lifestyle brand The White Company is to open its first store in the East Riding. Situated in the popular shopping area of Cross Street, Beverley, the store will have a trading space of 2,766sqft and will stock the full range of The White Company products across home, fragrance, clothing and The Little White Company.The White Company has been producing impeccably stylish, beautifully designed products, principally in white for nearly 25 years.Think style not fashion, quality not quantity and an attention to detail that extends through everything we do – from the hand-stitching on a luxurious high thread-count pillowcase to our second-to-none customer service. Precious moments of uncomplicated happiness are our constant inspiration, and it is with those in mind that we design and create edited collections made to last; collections that make the most of life’s simple pleasures.Sarah King, director of property at the White Company, says “We are thrilled to be … [Read more...] about Luxury lifestyle store The White Company to open new outlet in East Riding
Study: Just 58% of Burnley residents willing to make significant lifestyle changes to combat climate change
With climate change on the brink of slipping into the realms of irreversible catastrophe, a new study has shown that just 58% of Burnley residents are prepared to make a "significant" lifestyle change in order to save the environment. With global emissions showing no signs of slowing down despite constant warnings from scientists that we are barely 10 years away from damaging the natural environment beyond repair, it appears that people are fundamentally unwilling to cut out their most environmentally-damaging habits, such as eating meat and using their cars less in order to lower their carbon footprint.Somewhat depressingly, despite just half of residents willing to do something to combat man-made climate change, Burnley ranks as one of the places most willing to change in the UK according to Modular Classrooms' latest survey. Additionally, a slightly underwhelming 78% of people of the town actively want their children to be educated about sustainability."It’s encouraging … [Read more...] about Study: Just 58% of Burnley residents willing to make significant lifestyle changes to combat climate change
We look inside new city homes inspired by Danish ‘hygge’ lifestyle
A new development of homes in Bristol inspired by the Danish concept of 'hygge' is opening to the public on Saturday, 16 March. Hygge - pronounced "hoo-ga” - is a Scandinavian word-turned-lifestyle concept around the idea of coziness and wellbeing. There are 114 properties being built as part of the Aurora Open Living Collection at Hygge Park, off Bath Road in Keynsham. The homes are all designed in the Scandinavian style and include six two-bedroom apartments and 135 two, three and four-bedroom houses. The properties, which cost between £285,000 and £830,000, have large windows, bi-fold doors and wide entrance lobbies, as well as Stolz kitchens with Bosch appliances. A number of the properties will be available to view for the first time at the weekend. Aurora Open Living Collection at Hygge Park View gallery The developer has said it expects buyers to be able to occupy the homes by early summer 2019. Sandra Dixon, of developer Crest Nicholson, … [Read more...] about We look inside new city homes inspired by Danish ‘hygge’ lifestyle