Leekes Blog

The Leekes Retail and Leisure Group are proud to update you on some news On Tuesday 31st March 2020, work started to adapt the Welsh Rugby Union's training facilities at the Leekes family owned Vale Resort. This will see the facilities temporarily adapted into a field hospital providing an additional 290 beds to be used to support the work of the NHS and Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board in fighting the covid-19 pandemic. In addition, our Hensol Castle Distillery has now received accreditation to produce…

Spring is the season of renewal so is the perfect time to reinvigorate your home using the latest trends. If the sudden sunshine has inspired you to revive your interior you'll find everything you need at Leekes. Spring welcomes a wealth of new colours, from the returning sunshine to fresh blooms and so is the ideal time to inject some colour into your home. If you aren't one to shy away from the Bold and Bright - then this trend will be perfect for you. Vibrant hues and a paradise feel will be popular…

A Good Night's Sleep from Leekes It's National Bed Month! A whole month dedicated to getting a good night's sleep and Leekes want to help! We all know that sleep is vital to your health, playing a pivotal role in our mood, attention span and memory. Did you know almost a third of brits are simply not getting enough sleep?   New research shows that beds as little as seven years although look in reasonable condition may not be giving you the level of support and comfort they should be, so if you…

Valentine's Day at Home With Valentine's Day fast approaching, love is definitely in the air.  With the day of love falling on a Friday this year, it is the perfect excuse to cosy up with your loved on. Here at Leekes we have everything you need to make it an extra special night for two.  Take time out by snuggling up on the sofa with a film. Whether there is one that has been on your list to watch for a while or you are taking a walk down memory lane with an old favourite, what better way to…

  The Housewares Innovation Awards 2020, which took place last night at the NCC in Birmingham was a roaring success with hundreds of the most influential housewares professionals gathered to award innovation, recognise formidable achievements from across the sector and to celebrate the incredible success of the past year.   Organised by the publishers of Housewares Magazine, Datateam Business Media and their digital partner housewareslive.net, in conjunction with Spring Fair, the…

The team at Leekes are delighted to announce our new partnership with fellow family owned business Llanmoor Homes. We are working together to help create beautiful homes and interiors across the South Wales region starting with our first collaboration  at Llanmoor Homes latest development, Bedwellty Field, located just off the A4049 on Pengam Road, Aberbargoed. The site comprises of 55 two, three and four bedroom homes and includes 12 of their most popular house types. There are also three open…

We are both proud and privileged to feature Orla Kiely in a number of our stores. Although a lot of our everyday style is inspired by our flower power loving friends of the sixties they have however been updated to a more modern contemporary style. What we love about Orla Kiely is her style keeps a classic and nostalgic element of 60's design which takes us straight back to bellbottoms and Beatlemania. Orla Kiely described by the guardian as 'Queen of Prints'  is internationally renowned for her…

Interior trends of 2020 With the new decade in full swing there has never been a better time to refresh your interior. If you are looking to revive your home but are lacing inspiration, Leekes are here to help with our take on the biggest interior trends of 2020. 2020 is all about welcoming in great outdoors into your home and taking inspiration from all things nature. Instantly update the look and feel of your interior with this year’s Dulux Colour of the Year - Tranquil Dawn. Said to be inspired…

Leekes are joining the rest of the world in the fightback of the climate war, and we hope you can join us. Help the environment from home, it's easier than you think! Don't feel discouraged or overwhelmed by the environmental issues we are facing in 2020. Let's help the environment together. We have decided as a company to stop selling bags for life in a bid to help reduce plastic waste... but we need your help. As an alternative, why not grab a friendly member of staff to help you carry your…

Ever wondered who is behind all of our festive magic at Leekes? Meet Charlotte Illsley our fantastic Christmas Buyer. Here you can find out a little more about the role and Charlottes favourite decorations this year!  When did you buy in this year’s range and how did you decide what to buy?   Every year we tend to buy the Leekes Christmas range the first week after we get back from the Christmas break so just after celebrating the new year. Although this is 11 months in advance it is a…