Producer Profile - Evelyns of Sussex

Victoria Hughes of Evelyns of Sussex sells a great slection of natural cosmetics at the farmers market including shampoos, moisturisers, deodorants, and creams. All these are handmade from natural ingredients and Victoria is an expert in non-intrusive therapies including massage and aromatherapy and also teaches massage courses.

Tell us a bit about your business.
Evelyns of Sussex is based in Ticehurst where I make my natural cosmetics in small batches for freshness using natural ingredients and essential oils. All my products are Paraben and SLS free, not tested on animals, and are safety certified. I am also a trained massage therapist. I also treat many elderly or physically impaired clients.

Tell us about some of your favourite products.

Evelyns of Sussex Luxury Moisturiser 

A base gel, base Vitamin E creme, nut oils, Wheatgerm, Comfrey oil, Orange flower water, Aloe Vera gel, Sea Buckthorn oil Pomegranate oil. This product can be used all over the body, as a hand and foot cream, and is good for dry skin, spots, wounds and rashes. Also a good one for men as it is unperfumed. It is totally safe on baby skin, aged skin, and can also be used on animals! 

My Rich Rose Cream is a best seller.

With essential oils of Geranium and Rose Absolute. Gorgeous smell, promotes dopamine the happy hormone. Regenerates cell growth, clears broken veins, has an affinity with women, deeply hydrates and nourishes skin. Good for mature dry complexions.

Contact: 
Website: http://www.evelynsofsussex.co.uk/
Email: info@evelynsofsussex.co.uk
Tel: 01580 200691
 

 

Producer Profile - Lilly Hand Knitting

We have a few regular craft stalls at the Cranbrook Farmers Market and new for 2012 is Lilly Boulton, the designer behind Lilly Hand Knitting, here is her producer profile:

When did you first start knitting?

I started to learn to knit when I was about nine years old, I have always loved creating my own things to wear.

What do you like best about living in Cranbrook?

I moved to Cranbrook from Wales last year and I have quickly settled in the town. Cranbrook is such a friendly and happy town. I have much more time to be creative here and Cranbrook Farmers Market is a great way to meet people and the chance to explain what I do. 

Tell us about the process for developing you own wool and designs.

A friend back in Wales now looks after my herd of Angora goats but I still process and dye the wool myself in a huge range of rainbow colours. 

What do you sell at the market?

My most popular asked for item at the moment is 100% wool hand knitted rainbow coloured socks but I can knit just about anything to order, you can see examples of my work on my website or pop by the farmers market to discuss in person. I also regularly attend the Friday market in Tenterden.

Contact:

Website: http://lilly-hand-knitting.co.uk/

Email: lilly@lilly-hand-knitting.co.uk