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Alvecote Wood is funded largely out of our own pockets, with the help of some grants from the Forestry Commission. This being the case, we are developing a range of products based upon the wood to help offset the maintenance and running costs. All products are hand-made by us, and are as environmentally-friendly as possible. All items are available to purchase online, at our Open Days and other events, or by telephone. Please visit this page regularly for updates. They are also on sale at the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust shop at Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve and Tamworth Information Centre.
Christmas Cards 2011 and Calendar 2012 Now Available!
Key fobs
Key fobs are made from wood made available by woodland management operations such as branches removed for safety, coppicing, and clearance and thinning as part of habitat creation and management. Availability will vary according to the type of wood available at any one time. All the key fobs are hand-made by ourselves, and each one is unique and variable. They are cut and sanded and the name of the wood is hand-burned into them using pyrography. They are then finished with a light polish. We usually have available fobs made from oak, sycamore, ash, willow, crab apple, hazel and elder. We may have other woods available from time to time.
Price: £2.00 (inc VAT)
Beeswax Candles - please see notes on candle safety
These candles are hand rolled by ourselves, and are embossed with a honeycomb pattern. As they burn they produce a lovely beeswax and honey smell. The wax is completely natural. At present it is not sourced from Alvecote Wood although we do have wild honeybees present in the wood. In due course we hope to produce our own beeswax.
We produce two sizes of beeswax candles: small candles 6.5cm x 4.5cm which will burn for about 4 hours and larger candles 10cm x 4.5cm which will burn for about 6 hours. They are presented in a white 100% recycled box wrapped in 70% recycled tissue paper.
These candles need to be placed on a heat-proof plate when burning them, as was may dribble from the candle during burning. Please remember to extinguish these candles once they reach 1.5cm from the base.
Price: Small candles £3.00 for a box of two
Large candles £3.00 for a single boxed candle (inc VAT)
Soya Wax Candles - please see notes on candle safety
These candles are hand-made by ourselves from soya wax. This is a sustainable natural product and unlike conventional candles does not use paraffin wax and thus does not use fossil fuels. Soya wax produces an opaque candle that will burn for longer than a comparable paraffin wax candle of the same size. Soya wax also burns cleanly with a warm white flame, and does not produce as much smoke as conventional paraffin wax candles. These candles are fragranced with the smells of Alvecote Wood. Each candle is unique and hand-made, so may vary slightly in size and appearance, and there may be small irregularities in colour due to the natural dyes that we use.
Soya Wax Candles are offered in FIVE fragrance options, each reflecting the smells of Alvecote Wood: Oak and Apple (candles coloured green), Elderflower (candles coloured natural ivory), Summer Berry (candles coloured pink) and Bluebell (candles coloured blue). Each candle is fragranced at 3% which gives a noticeable but not overwhelming fragrance. We also offer Citronella essential oil fragrance (candles coloured pale yellow) - this acts as a natural insect repellent.
We offer four types of soya wax candles:
Pillar Candles: These are large moulded free-standing candles that can be burned on a heat-proof candle plate or other suitable heat-proof surface - wax may dribble from the candle while burning. They measure 7.5cm x 10cm, weigh 325grammes, and should burn for at least 20 hours and usually for much longer than this. Please remember to extinguish these candles when they reach 1.5cm from the base. The candles come in a black presentation 100% recycled cardboard box with 70% recycled tissue paper wrapping.
Price: £6.00 each (including VAT)
Tin Candles: These are smaller candles in a smooth aluminium tin. These candles weigh about 90 grammes, and are approximately 6.0cm x 4.0cm in diameter. They will burn for at least 12 hours, and usually for much longer than this. The container may become hot, so should be placed on a heat-proof surface while in use. You should extinguish these candles when they have burned to within 1cm of the base. Please note that the size and appearance of the tin may vary slightly due to variation in supply. These tins are 100% recyclable.
Price £3.00 each (including VAT)
Glass Tumbler Candles: These contain the same amount of wax as the tin candles, but are presented in a glass tumbler measuring 6.5cm by 5.5cm. When you have finished with these candles, you can refill the glass tumbler with any standard votive candle. They will burn for at least 12 hours, but the container may become hot, so please place them on a heat-proof surface. Extinguish the candle when it has burned to within 1 cm of the base. The candles come in a black presentation 100% recycled cardboard box with 70% recycled tissue paper wrapping. We also have a limited number of special Christmas Spice candles for Christmas 2011.
Price £3.00 each (including VAT)
Jam Jar Candles: These contain 250 grammes of wax, and will burn for many hours. They measure 7cm high and 8 cm in diameter. They are ideal for use outdoors in the summer, as the jar protects the flame from breezes. They will burn for at least 24 hours, but please do not burn them for more than 4 hours at a time. They will exude a beautiful fragrance as they are burning. The container may become hot, so please place them on a heat-proof surface. Extinguish the candle when it has burned to within 1 cm of the base. We have a few of our prototypes still available which are 9.0cm high x 8.0cm diameter and contain 275 grammes of wax. Please state if you would prefer one of these slightly larger candles when ordering.
Price £6.00 each (including VAT)
Greetings Cards
We produce five different designs of greetings cards, all from photographs that we have taken at Alvecote Wood. They are designed to reflect the range of images, seasons and wildlife at the Wood. Each is 145 mm square and comes wrapped in cellophane with a matching envelope.
The five designs are:
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Painted Lady |
Oak glade |
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Two trees in snow |
Brambles in the snow |
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Bluebells |
Price: £1.50 each (inc VAT).
NEW!!! Alvecote Wood Christmas Cards 2011
Come in packs of 8 cards featuring 4 each of two different designs, complete with matching envelopes. The photographs were taken by Sarah at Alvecote Wood and feature snowy landscapes seen within and from the Wood. The cards are A6 sized, have a beautiful glossy coating, and are blank inside for your own message - you could use them as greetings cards as well!
We also have a few packs of 2010 Cards remaining featuring two cheeky robins pictured at Alvecote Wood.
2011 Designs
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Snowy Landscape |
Snowy Trees |
2010 Designs
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Robin Choirboy |
Cheeky Chappy! |
Price £4.00 per pack of 8 (4 each of two designs) (inc VAT)
NOTE: Once you have added one pack to the shopping cart, you can edit the quantity using the shopping cart to add additional packs.
NEW!!! Alvecote Wood Calendars 2012
These beautiful calendars are A3 sized with one page to each month, and space to write your appointments. Each feature an image from Alvecote Wood during the year with the emphasis on wildlife. The cover features backlit grass seeds that are so delicate they are splitting the light like a prism. They are printed on high quality glossy paper.
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Alvecote Wood Calendar Cover 2012 |
Price £10.00 per calendar (inc VAT)
To order products
You can order online and pay securely with your credit card using Google Checkout. You are also welcome to download our catalogue and place an order by telephone.
Postage and packing is £3.50 inc VAT per order. The shopping cart displays prices without VAT and shipping, and VAT and shipping are added during checkout. Items are sent by Royal Mail up to 3kg, and by ParcelForce 48 hour courier service for orders over 3kg. Please note that although most products are held in stock, we do make some candles to order. Therefore we aim to despatch your order within 3-5 working days. If there is any delay, we will notify you as soon as possible.