Who says wellies aren’t posh?  Well, we just won’t have it!  Tom Joule certainly reckons they are with his new Joules “Posh Welly” - featuring a gross grain ribbon bow at the back, gloss finish and Tom Joule plaque on the front these are the perfect accessory to dress up or down for any occasion!

If you’re in or around Farnham mid February, then why not head down to the Alice Holt Forest where a good old fashioned welly wanging competition is taking place on Tuesday 16th February.

Bring your wellies - but just for your feet - wellies for wanging are included in the £1 entry fee.  Meeting at Cafe Meadow, there are two rounds, 11.45 for the under 8’s and 12.15 for anyone over 8 years old.  There is a small prize for the winner of each age group.

For more information see the Forestry Commission website.

Last week’s Sunday Times reports on the recent battle of the boots between Hunter Boot Ltd and D Jacobson & Sons, who have released similar snake print wellies.

Hunter objected to Jacobson’s new wellington which they saw as bearing more than a passing resemblance to their own new Carnaby Boa boot, hailed as the ’sexiest Hunter boot to date’.

A legal tussle ensued between the two companies who have since struck a confidential deal between themselves over the issue.

To see what all the fuss was about click here to view details of the new Hunter Carnaby Boa.

Adverse weather conditions this week have brought the UK to a standstill!  We’ve not seen snow like this in years.  Get your warmest togs on and get out there building snowmen with the kids!  Here are our top 5 warmest wellies to keep your feet happy and snug in the cold weeks ahead:

1.  Le Chameau Vierzonord Extreme
With an extra thick 5mm neoprene lining this has to be the warmest wellington boot on the market.

2.  Hunter Original Neoprene
The Original Hunter wellington boot with added neoprene lining.  Great value at only £59.95.

3.  Buckden Shooting Boot
A luxurious answer to the snow and ice.  Great quality, durable, grippy and warm.

4.  Muck Boot Esk
Fully neoprene lined, lightweight and with good grip.

5.  Aigle Parcours Iso
Our best selling Aigle welly with full neoprene lining for superior warmth.

Jeremy Clarkson’s new DVD ‘Duel’ features the Stig attempting to drift a car wearing a pair of floral Joules wellies.  The result of the challenge is that he wins hands down over Clarkson attempting to do the same in a pair of flippers.

Well, it was always going to be the case really wasn’t it?  But it’s great to see that the Stig has such discerning taste in footwear!

Tune in to the BBC Radio Lancashire Breakfast Show on Wednesday 30th December 2009 to hear Phil Trow interview Sky Jones, one of the directors of Welly Warehouse, on the growing popularity of wellies over the last couple of years.

You can tune in at 95.5 or 103.9 FM or listen online through BBC iPlayer.

Pam Ayres, celebrity judge in the Welly Week “Ode to a Welly” Poetry Competition, has selected her winning entries which you can now read on the Farmer’s Weekly website.

People all over Britain put pen to paper about the countryside’s most iconic and enduring item of clothing - the humble wellington boot.  The poems came flooding in with tales of why you love them, why they’re so practical, even why they are things of great beauty!

At Welly Warehouse we don’t half love our wellies - and it’s great to hear that the British public must love theirs just as much too!

If you’re a regular shopper with us and you have called or emailed our customer services department in the last couple of weeks, then you may already have spoken to our two new staff members, Jayne and Ann, who have recently joined the team here at Welly Warehouse.  We’d just like to say a quick welcome to them and introduce them to you. Along with Liz they are your first port of call if you need assistance at any time, so please don’t hesitate to give them a call or email if you have any questions or problems with any aspect of your shopping experience with us and they will be happy to help.

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If you want to try before you buy and you’re in the North West, then pop down and see us in our purpose built showroom.

We normally hold stock of all the boots you will find on our website for you to browse, try on and buy.

We are in the new Buckshaw Village development, just minutes away from the M6, M61 and M65 motorways.

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Tel:  0845 8 62 72 82
Or:   01772 433526

HOW TO FIND US

PLEASE PRINT THESE DIRECTIONS AND BRING THEM WITH YOU
This is a brand new estate and does not yet appear on sat nav.
Visitors are struggling to find us, especially as many of the road signs are not yet in place in the village, so please bring a copy of this information with you and if you are having trouble just call and we will guide you in. 

Address:
Unit A3 Buckshaw Link, Ordnance Road, Buckshaw Village
Near Chorley, Lancashire PR7 7EL

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From the M61, come off at junction 8 - Chorley
* Turn towards Chorley as you come off the sliproad, and then turn right onto the A6 towards Preston.
* At the first lights (at the Sea View Inn, postcode PR6 7HH) turn left into Buckshaw Village.
* Go past the large Multipart and Wolseley warehouses, crossing the first roundabout.
* Turn left at the second roundabout.
* We are in the first row of units you come to on the left - unit number A3.

From the M6, come off at junction 28 - Leyland
* At the slip road turn right (both for south and northbound).
* At the traffic lights turn right onto the A49 towards Euxton and Chorley.
* Pass Leyland Golf Club (postcode PR25 5UD) on your left, and at the next lights turn left.
* Follow M61 Chorley signs over one roundabout, a set of lights, and two more small roundabouts (going past the Retirement Village on your right).
* At the third roundabout you will see the road going uphill in front of you - turn left here.
* At the next roundbout turn right and we are in the first row of units on the left - unit number A3.

Are you looking for a job?  We are now recruiting!  We are looking for energetic, enthusiastic people to join our busy customer services team in Buckshaw Village near Chorley, Lancashire.

Full/part time positions available immediately.

Prior telephone based customer services experience will be an advantage but not compulsory.  Excellent communication skills are essential, plus the ability to deliver a positive first impression, build customer rapport, resolve problems and work as part of a team.  Basic IT skills are also essential.

A friendly, professional and helpful manner are key requirements as the job largely entails dealing with customer enquiries on the telephone and via email.

Sound like your cup of tea?  Please email us at mail@outofthecity.net (closing date Monday 21st September) and we will send you full details and an application.