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With summer sneaking upon us, it’ll soon be time to fetch out the garden furniture and with firepits being an ever-growing garden accessory for your summer dining, this blog has compiled a list of some useful tips for protecting your firepits. Firepits have become a welcomed addition to a patio or outside area and are a perfect accent for entertaining family and friends and keeping that warm glow on those cool summer evenings. However, while all garden furniture care is important the firepit often…

With Mother's Day just around the corner, it's time to think about ways to show your mum just how much she means to you. At Leekes you'll find everything you need to treat your mum without breaking the bank. From beauty gifts and jewellery to homeware gifts and gadgets, there's something for every mum at Leekes. For the pamper queens.. Explore our wide range of beauty gifts for your mum this Mother's Day. Our first pick is the Bomb Cosmetics 'Time For Tea' bath gift set. You can ensure your mum…

National Bed Month is upon as again as we enter the month of March, and we all know the importance of sleep and the relationship it plays with our health and lifestyle. So it's no surprise that the average person spends around a third of their life in bed! National Bed Month is a campaign run by the Sleep Council to raise awareness of the importance of sleep and to highlight the importance of a good, comfortable bed in achieving a good night's sleep. Is it time for a new bed? If you're pondering…

The colour experts at Dulux have revealed their new colour of the year - 'Spiced Honey'. A colour that reflects the new positive mood of the moment, Spiced Honey is a warm amber tone that gains it's inspiration from the beauty and versatility of honey itself. Depending on the accessories you decide to team it with, the colour can offer a soothing and calm atmosphere or a cosy vibrant feel. The shade has been deemed 'Truly Versatile' as it can be paired with a variety of different colours to achieve…

We're delighted to share the news that we have unveiled plans to build a Premier Inn hotel and Beefeater restaurant in the car park of our Melksham store. After applying to Wiltshire Council for permission to build a 71-bed hotel with a 246-seat restaurant on the ground floor, using 100 of the existing 507 parking spaces at the store located on Beanacre Road. The project is expected to create 50 full-time jobs during the construction phase and an additional 50 positions within the establishment…

When creating your perfect bathroom, you need to ensure you plan a 'wow' space that works for you. A bathroom from HiB brings both beauty and practicality that can be tailored to your home whilst also delivering exceptional quality. Novum Furniture from HiB HiB Novum provides bathroom furniture that's more than just storage, it's the foundation for your entire bathroom design. For those who value individuality, HiB offer mix and match countertops to create a bespoke look for your household. From…

With the day of love falling on a Thursday this year, you may be tempted to celebrate a day late. But here at Leekes we've thought about everything you need to make it an extra special night in instead. If you're struggling with a way to melt the heart of your loved one, we've put together a few simple yet thoughtful ideas that won't break the bank. For a classic way to show you care, why not surprise your partner with breakfast in bed? Nothing quite beats waking up to the smell of coffee and…

Switch on your style for 2019, and brighten up your home with our unrivalled selection of lighting solutions. With Christmas all packed away for another year, our homes tend to look somewhat bare and miserable without the decorations that once adorned us. So why not introduce some quirky lighting to ease the post Christmas blues? At Leekes we have a variety of styles and designs to brighten your living space creating both a relaxing and inviting atmosphere throughout the darker months.   Table…

ith the new year often comes the new years resolution to get healthy. Whether it's sharpening up on your cooking skills, or hitting the gym more often, we all look to make changes to improve our lifestyle. This January there's an increasing focus on 'Veganuary'. To those who are yet to here of this craze, it's a challenge to go vegan for the month of January. Why Veganuary? Animal Welfare - For many, it's the love and care for animals that encourage people to go vegan or decide to try out a vegan…

Discover how you can take taste further at home with AEG this January. If your New Year's resolution is to improve upon your home cooking, or simply to cook more often, come and join us at Leekes Llantrisant on Saturday 5th January for in-store demonstrations from our AEG expert - Penny Rumford. The fun and informative day will involve live cooking demonstrations featuring a selection of recipes from Penny, including the following: Sundried Tomato Bruschetta Bacon and Onion Mini Quiches Cheese…