Chirpy x The Biskery .... a sweet collaboration!
We love collaborating with other local independent businesses and our first one of 2024 is with THE BISKERY.
Find out what we’ve got planned with them …
We’re delighted to announce our first collaboration of 2024 with …
THE BISKERY
The Biskery are a bakery based in Leeds specialising in branded & personalised biscuits. Female owned, co-founders Saskia & Lisa began with a mutual passion for tasty bakes and a desire to share what they made with the people around them. From small beginnings at the kitchen table, they now supply speciality biscuits to people and organisations across the UK and abroad.
Chirpy and The Biskery will be working together to support each other as local independent female run businesses to bring you …
A chance to win a great prize in time for Valentines Day … watch this space and keep an eye on both of our Instagram profiles @chirpystore @thebiskery
Join Chirpy at The Biskery on Tuesday 6th March for a Biscuit Decorating Workshop - come along with friends or on your own to make unique edible art in the shape of biscuits. Click HERE to find out more and book.
Coming soon … receive a treat from The Biskery with your Chirpy orders (while stocks last!) or enjoy one of their treats at a Chirpy workshop.
If you want to support another great independent business then use the code CHIRPY20 to get 20% off orders with The Biskery until 25th February. Check out all their biscuity products and services HERE
Finally I wanted to say a Thank You to another independent business Fowler & Powell who introduced us to The Biskery - the power of working together is strong in Chapel Allerton!
The year we all turn ...
Need a bundle of adults age birthday cards - we’ve got you covered!
Is 2024 the year you & your friends all turn 30?
Have you got lots of 40th birthday party in you diary?
Or are all you friend’s kids turning 18?
Then let us help you. Why not buy a bundle of adults age birthday cards so you’re always ready for the next one!
Just order a bundle and we’ll hand pick five great cards, all from independent UK suppliers for you.
Or let us know if you need a selection of ages.
A bundle of 5 cards is just £12.50, saving you £2
Click HERE to buy
The kids are alright!
Need a bundle of children’s birthday cards - we’ve got you covered!
Got lots of first birthdays this year?
Lots of invitations or 3rd birthday parties?
All your children classmates turning 6?
Then let us help you. Why not buy a bundle of kid’s age birthday cards so you’re always ready for the next one!
Just order a bundle and we’ll hand pick five great cards, all from independent UK suppliers for you.
Or let us know if you need a selection of ages.
A bundle of 5 cards is just £12.50, saving you £2
Click HERE to buy
So long 2023, it's been a year!
Looking back at 2023 - another eventful year in Chirpy
Where to start with 2023? At the beginning!
In January I sat down with a very fancy new Goal diary and a spreadsheet, determined to plan 2023 to the nth degree (and tame my impulsive side a bit!)
It started well, thanks to my Chirpy team, we came up with lots of ideas about what we wanted to achieve during the year, some new, some building on existing things and some old things which we knew worked well.
In January to March we got off to a flying start, with Workshops, Makers in Residence, Fiverfest, Chirpy Chats and even a stock room tidy. I was part of a Retail Event Panel meeting some great industry contacts too. I diligently filled in my Goal diary with what we’d achieved - quarter 1 done and dusted.
April - June, Q2, a bit like the difficult 2nd album! A slow start and a quiet Easter. But as Spring turned into Summer (and the Goal diary got lost under a pile of papers!) I was determined to turn it around. In May I was part of the Breast Cancer Wear It Pink Launch which kicked off our fundraising for the year. To make it easier to shop local we opened on the Bank Holidays (2 out of 3 were worthwhile) and on Sundays when the Chapel Allerton Market were on.
The highlight of June was attending a new trade show, finding 5 new cards suppliers and being asked to judge the Henries (the Oscars of the card world). Lowlight was loosing 2 friends to cancer so keeping busy was the best think to do. We ran 5 workshops, welcomed Annika for work experience and ran a busy double points event.
Summer arrived, or actually didn’t as July was cold and wet, not conducive to shopping unless you sell umbrellas (which we started to!) As our customers were off on holiday in August I went back to planning, launching our Autumn Workshop programme, stock preorders and even our Christmas baubles. Escaping for a couple of days I celebrated my mum’s 80th birthday by the sea.
The sun eventually came out for the Chapel Allerton Festival and stayed out for the rest of September bringing customers shopping. This year’s annual visit to Top Drawer to buy my Christmas stock proved very successful (& expensive) finding some great new suppliers. The Brick Vases and Sweary Pencils have proved a huge hit! Our collaboration with Heyy Cards to celebrate Thinking of You Week helped us raise £250 for Breast Cancer Now so all in all a successful end to Q3.
The golden quarter - October to December. With lots of new stock arriving and preorders proving a very successful strategy October proved to be a good month. Fiver Fest turned into Magic Tenner (blame inflation!) encouraging everyone to continue to support their local high street.
It seems that every year Christmas prep starts earlier, but we always kick off ours with our annual Chirpyversary. This year we celebrated 7 years with a great evening shopping event and busy weekend of offers. Our Chirpyversary, and the fundraising done at college by my daughter. helped us take our total to £600 which will allow us to sponsor a Breast Care nurse for the next 12 months.
Another month, another judging panel! In December I was honoured to be a judge for Gift of the Year and look forward to see who wins in 2024. Despite a little blip (no one wants a bad back in the busiest month of the year) December has proved another busy month. It was great to finally have a Late Night Shopping event with most of the other indie businesses in Chapel Allerton, hopefully an annual event and welcome lots of people to our Christmas workshops.
So what does 2024 have in store?
Will I try again with a fancy Goal Diary (wonder where I put it?!) or will I grab a nice notebook from the Chirpy shelves and scribble my ideas (disclaimer I’ve already started doing the latter) I’m playing around with collaboration ideas, bespoke products, better gift bundles and of course more fund raising ideas. I might even try and get a week in the sunshine (not just on the north east coast!)
If 2023 was a fair ground ride it would be the Pirate Ship (which I’m not a fan of) and I’m hoping for more of a Waltzer (my fave) in 2024!
But first up, better tidy that stock room again and have a bit of a January Sale …
Late Night Shopping is coming to Chapel Allerton
On Thursday 14th December why not pop down to Chapel Allerton from 5pm when lots of the great independent businesses will be keeping their doors open for our first LATE NIGHT SHOPPING EVENT!
On Thursday 14th December why not pop down to Chapel Allerton from 5pm when lots of the great independent businesses will be keeping their doors open for our first LATE NIGHT SHOPPING EVENT!
It’s the perfect time to start (or finish!) your Christmas shopping.
We’ll have some Chirpy offers to so watch this space.
Chirpy on Tour this Christmas!
This year you’ll find us at The Mustard Pot Christmas Market on Thursday 7th December from 5pm - 9pm
This year you’ll find us at The Mustard Pot Christmas Market on Thursday 7th December from 5pm - 9pm
We’ll have a unique selection of Chapel Allerton themed products and a great choice of stocking fillers.
So why not come along to your favourite local pub and pop upstairs to the Coleman Room to see us and check out the other indie businesses.
LOVE YOUR HIGH STREET - this week (and forever!)
This week is the perfect week to take a walk down your local high street and see what a great choice is on your doorstep. Get involved in the LOVE YOUR HIGH STREET campaign
The LOVE YOUR HIGH STREET campaign is a week dedicated to shopping with independent retailers designed to rejuvenate and promote local businesses.
As an independent business in the heart of Chapel Allerton, we’re lucky to have an often vibrant high street.
You can walk from one end of Harrogate Road to the other and find everything you need, from the butchers, the fruit and veg shop, clothes, kids shoes, jewellery, gifts and books. We’re spoilt for choice with independent cafes, bars and restaurants and there’s plenty to choose from if you want a bit of pampering or to keep fit.
But that’s not to say we don’t still need your support. Some days are deathly quiet and with the run up to Christmas we rely on our local customers to shop locally in person or even online (yes many of us have great online stores too)
So this week could be the perfect time to start. ‘Love Your High Street’ campaign, is a great reminder that we are here on your doorstep with a great selection of products for you. Perhaps you haven’t popped into Chapel Allerton for a while, then why not visit us this week and see what fantastic choice of gifts we have.
If you’re not local but want to support us from afar, then we’re going you Free Shipping until midnight Sunday 19th November - just use the code LOVEFREESHIPPING
Thanks for your support this week and all the weeks of the year - it means the world!
Thrilled to be a Judge for 2024 Giftware of the Year!
I have some exciting news to share with you. I've been selected as a judge for the highly prestigious 2024 Gift of the Year Awards.
I have some exciting news to share with you. I've been selected as a judge for the highly prestigious 2024 Gift of the Year Awards.
The Gift of the Year Awards is not just any award program; it's the crème de la crème of accolades in the home and giftware industry. It's the ultimate celebration of innovation, talent, and creativity that drives our industry forward. Every year, it shines a brilliant spotlight on the best new products, the brightest emerging talents, and the most inspiring trends. And this year promises to be nothing short of exceptional.
What has me truly thrilled is the prospect of witnessing an array of remarkable entries across numerous categories. Each submission is a glimpse into the creative genius of individuals and teams who are pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry. From unique designs to innovative concepts, from what I’ve seen so far, the entries for this year's awards are nothing short of astounding.
In particular, I am brimming with excitement about the Contemporary Gift category, which, judging by the strength of entries, is set to be an absolute game-changer. I can't wait to see the incredible products and ideas that will compete in this category, as it's bound to be a showcase of extraordinary talent and innovation.
To all the nominees, I wish you the best of luck! Your hard work and dedication to creating remarkable products and ideas deserve all the recognition and success that come your way. And for those who haven't submitted their entries yet, there's still time to seize this golden opportunity.
The Gift of the Year Awards is more than just an accolade; it's a gateway to unparalleled marketing and PR opportunities, connecting businesses with buyers right from the moment they enter. It's a chance to make a mark, gain invaluable exposure, and establish a foothold in the industry.
I'm incredibly thrilled and honoured to be a part of this extraordinary event. Stay tuned for more updates as we navigate through this thrilling journey together. The 2024 Gift of the Year Awards promises to be a celebration of creativity, innovation, and the future of our industry.
Celebrate with us and spread the cost of gifting!
WE ARE 7!
This weekend 3rd- 5th November we’re celebrating our 7th CHIRPYVERSARY & we’ve got lots planned to celebrate…
WE ARE 7!
This weekend 3rd- 5th November we’re celebrating our 7th CHIRPYVERSARY & we’ve got lots planned to celebrate…
Buy a card bundle in store or online throughout November & be in with a chance of winning A YEARS SUPPLY OF CARDS WORTH £180!
Shop online to save …
Use the code 7CHIRPYVERSARY10 to get 10% off orders over £30
Use the code 7CHIRPYVERSARY15 to get 15% off orders over £50
Use the code 7CHIRPYVERSARY20 to get 20% off order over £75
Valid until midnight Sunday 8th
There’ll be DOUBLE POINTS this weekend in store & spend over £25 to get a LUCKY DIP PRIZE - someone will with a £35 Chirpy voucher!
Or if you fancy a PARTY then why not join us on Friday 3rd November from 6pm for our 7th CHIRPYVERSARY shopping event
There’ll be discounts, double points, goodie bags & fizz & well be raising money for @breastcancernow
Grab a ticket (redeemable against your purchases on the night HERE
Thank you for all your support over the last 7 years, we really couldn’t have done it without you!
IT'S BACK!! WIN A YEAR'S SUPPLY OF CARDS WORTH £180!
For the 4th year running, to celebrate our #chirpyversary we’re giving you the chance to win a Year’s worth of free cards worth £180!
For the 4th year running, to celebrate our #chirpyversary we’re giving you the chance to win a Year’s worth of free cards worth £180!
That's 5 cards a month for a year!
All you need to do is buy a card bundle throughout November in store on online and you’ll be in with a chance of winning - it’s that simple! Every bundle purchased counts as an entry
Every month you’ll even be able to customise your card selection to make sure you have the perfect cards you need
Click here to buy a bundle