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5th Foodbank Donation

5th Foodbank Donation

We are really pleased to announce we have made our 5th donation to Gateshead Foodbank. We have donated £1,500 - which means since we launched Sporting Icons in September 2020 we have donated a total of 4,000. You can find out more about the amazing work they do on our dedicated Gateshead Foodbank page. Thank you very much to everyone who has supported our business by buying one of our products, we could not do this without you ♥

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North East Indoor Winter Markets

North East Indoor Winter Markets

We attended both of the 2022 Things To Do North East Winter Markets. Sunday 5th November was held at the Fed Brewery in Dunston and Sunday 19th November at the Grand Hotel in Gosforth. Both were markets were really busy and had a great variety of different stalls. We've already booked up for 2023. You can find out more information on Things To Do North East on their Facebook page.    

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Christmas Post Dates

Christmas Post Dates

When do I have to send Christmas post? The last posting days for delivery before Christmas have come forward. They are now 12 December (instead of 19 December) for second class post. And 16 December (instead of 21 December) for first class.

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Royal Mail Strike Action

Royal Mail Strike Action

Royal Mail have announced that the postal service could be disrupted by strikes taking place on the following dates. Workers who collect, sort and deliver parcels and letters: Monday November 28 Processing, distribution, international, collections, admin: November, 3, 9, 15, 24 and December 1 Delivery: November 4, 10, 16, 25 and December 2 Network: November 2, 8, 14, 23, 30 Please be aware of these potential delays when placing an order with us. If you are planning on ordering something for Christmas, then please order ASAP.

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