Author Archives: Maria

Winter Wonderland

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Maria

The window display at Rose’s Books has been changed and very appropriately (as we have just had our first snow fall in the UK) it has a wintry theme.  Here are a couple of pictures (sorry about the poor photography!): … Continue reading →

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Any box will do!

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Maria

Bubbles – the cat that lives above Rose’s Books and quite oftens pays us a visit during the day – loves boxes.  Any shape or size!  Today she has curled up in the smallest box you can imagine a cat … Continue reading →

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Customer Satisfaction

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Maria

We recently received this delightful email from a satisfied customer after a large purchase of Evelyn Everett-Green books.  It made us all smile so we thought we would share it with you: As I am writing this to you, Evelyn … Continue reading →

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Window Display at Rose’s Books

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Maria

Autumn is here and time for a new window display at Rose’s Books.  Many thanks to Maris and Rod for all their hard work! share: Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share via MySpace Share … Continue reading →

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Talgarth Mill (Melin Talgarth)

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Maria

The restoration of Talgarth Mill is to be featured on the BBC1 series ‘Village SOS’, Wednesday August 10th at 8pm. If you are in Hay-on-Wye you may like to visit Talgarth Mill.  (Talgarth is approximately 8 miles from Hay.)  In … Continue reading →

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Goodwood Festival of Speed 2011

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Maria

We are off to the Festival of Speed on Saturday.  I’ve never been before so not really sure what to expect but I’m sure it’ll be great fun.  I’m just hoping that the weather behaves and I don’t have to … Continue reading →

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RIP Holly

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Maria

Those of our customers who have been to the shop in Hay (Rose’s Books) will probably remember seeing Holly the dog.  Holly was 12.5 years old and peacefully passed away on Wednesday 11th May.  She will be missed by staff, … Continue reading →

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The Most Incredible Thing

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Maria

Electro-pop duo the Pet Shop Boys have turned their music skills to the very different dance form of contemporary ballet, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen. The Andersen fairytale is one of the author’s lesser known stories.  It tells the story … Continue reading →

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One Day Photo Workshop – 21st May 2011

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Maria

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – One Day Photo Workshop 21st May, meeting at Brecon Basin at 9.00am, finishing around 5.00pm. British Waterways and Nick Jenkins Photography have combined to offer you a fun day out along the Monmouthshire and Brecon … Continue reading →

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New collection of illustrated children’s books

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Maria

We have recently been cataloguing a wonderful collection of over 600 illustrated children’s books.  Most of which were in superb condition!  A few of my favourites are: Keep an eye on our new stock as we continue to catalogue this … Continue reading →

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