26 • Countryside Fashion Flying the fl ag for Britain
For well over a century, Harris Tweed has been hand-woven on treadle-powered looms with skill and care by crofters in their own homes in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland
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Made of 100% pure new wool, Harris Tweed is warm in winter and cool in summer. It's water resistant and extremely hard wearing, and simply gets better with age, making it the fabric of choice for the world's best designers and fashion houses. Created By T e Ridleys continues
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A destination store on the edge of the Cotswolds for everything country and equestrian. One of the largest country stores in the UK, Wadswick is renowned for friendly customer service and excellent quality.
Gun Shop &
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Shooting Simulator!
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Also available for stags, hens, corporate days & parties.
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Fly in right next to the shop for a donation to Wiltshire Air Ambulance.
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