Category Archives: Shop news

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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My dog and yours

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Lorna

Whilst tidying the poetry section at Rose’s Books today I came across this book – My dog and yours by Joe Walker.  As a dog lover I couldn’t resist a look inside.  There are two sections to the contents – … Continue reading →

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Old Station Tintern – Congratulations!

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Theresa

Congratulations to everybody at ‘The Old Station’ in Tintern and thank you to everybody who voted. Below is the email from John Sterry the site manager. “We won, we are officially the best site in the UK. Wow what can … Continue reading →

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Featured Book – September

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Tim

This month Joanne looks at Nature’s Savage Cats – A Pop-Up Exploration. This book is filled with interesting facts, and superb colour illustrations which leap from the pages. Do you know which cat can eat up to 31kg of meat … Continue reading →

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Book of the Week: The Belle Epoque of the Orient Express

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Theresa

I have spent most of this week in the Transport section tidying shelves and came upon this book in Railways. I always wanted to go on the Orient Express, I probably have Agatha Christie to thank for that, I am … Continue reading →

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Staff BBQ – Tintern Old Station

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Tim

If you went down to the woods last night, you might have had a surprise… It was the day Stella & Rose’s staff gathered for their BBQ picnic! The weather behaved itself and we had a splendid evening in the … Continue reading →

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Theme of the Month – September

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Tim

This month our Theme of the Month article takes a look back at some favourite Blue Peter moments. Blue Peter was first broadcast on the 16th October 1958 and to date there have been 35 presenters and, due to it’s … Continue reading →

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Books & Bug-Eating Plants

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Tim

Regular visitors to our blog will, by now, have gained an insight into some of the past-times our staff pursue in their spare time. For example, Cliff raises Hawk Moths, Adam keeps bees, and Jane is working on some form … Continue reading →

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Holiday Time at Tintern!

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Theresa

Come and visit our new Holiday themed room at Tintern, travel with us all over the world and better than any travel agent we can take you back to the holidays of your childhood! We can take you to Margate, … Continue reading →

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Reasons for Buying Books!

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Catriona

There are many reasons why people buy our books but I don’t think I’ve had anyone asking for a book to help with lace making! She didn’t want a book on how to make lace or even a pattern book. She … Continue reading →

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