ZaZa's Blog - January 2017

So, Christmas has been and gone like a wirlwind and you've finally got through the turkey leftovers and TV re-runs. The kids are back at school, the decorations packed away for another year and everything seems to be gradually returning to normal but, what next?
Of course, you could use this month to make a New Year resolution - the setting of a self-improving goal for the coming year but, as we are halfway through January already, it's likely that some of these may already have been made and broken!

As the New Year bring with it that feeling of starting afresh, January is the perfect time to start your Spring clean and here at Winchcombe Reclamation they usually take the opportunity to 'tinker' with the yard layout. However, this year they are having a 'proper good clearout', carrying out new and exciting building works and have big plans for the year ahead....... Do call in and take a look - think you'll like it!

New Year Stock List

OK, back to it - here's a quick round up of some of the materials avialable as we start 2017:

* 100m2 reclaimed cotswold stone / 1000m rise quoins
* 200m2 Ashlar stone
* 600m2 Stonesfield slates / 100t Tetbury tile
* 35 m2 Reclaimed Cotswold Cobbles
* 100 m2 Reclaimed elm floorboards
* 65 m2 antiqued Portland flag
* Batch of 20,000nr Victorian wire-cut bricks
* Batch of 25,000nr Wire cut bricks
* 100 m2 450mmW Sawn York
* Vast amounts of cotswold grey concrete plain tiles
* 500 m2 Reclaimed York flags
* Batch of premium saddle-back Cotswold coping
* Batch of single weathered Cotswold coping
* Large batches of internal and external reclaimed cotswold flags

As always, do call us or pop in to take a closer look!!

Zazas Blog - December 2016

It's that time of year again. Time to put on my antlers, dig out the woolly jumper and switch on the festive lights! For Christmas will soon be upon us. The Winchcombe Advent Festival will be held on Tuesday 6th December this year. Be sure to take a look as theere will be late night shopping, live music, market stalls and festive food. It's a great opportunity to start your Christmas shopping or simply call by for a glass of mulled wine and some mince pies to get into the spirit!
This month, for a bit of festive fun, I have found a puzzle for you. Can you spot the badger within the herd of zebras?

Wishing everybody a MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
Until ext year,
Zaza

Gather 'Round The Fire.....

Take a moment to study your fireplace as it's about to become one of the most important features within your home. Maybe you've already planned ahead and all the logs are stocked up, the chimney is swept and the mantle is Seasonally decorated just like your favourite pinterest inspiration. However if, like most of us, you have been denying the onset of Winter and the fact that the 'big day' is just a matter of weeks away, now may be the time to consider your chimneypiece.

Maybe you are looking to remodel your existing firesurround, have opened up a forgotten inglenook, or have finally got around to ripping out that dubious 1970's surround which has been there since you moved in; either way, a visit to Winchcombe Reclamation may be of help. Here are just a few things we can offer.....

Reclaimed Fire Surrounds

New Fire Surrounds

Lintel Beams

Hearth Stone

Grates & Accessories

Reclaimed Fire Surrounds: We stock a wide selecion of reclaimed fire surrounds from simple timber surrounds to large carved stone examples.
New Fire Surrounds: Should you be looking for new, we are stockists for Wessex Stone Fireplaces and have our own quarry who can produce something bespoke.
Lintel Beams: A reclaimed timber lintel is ideal to finish off a traditional fireplace. We carry an extensive stock of character beams, all of which have been hand processed and are ready to use.
Hearths: There are many options for hearths to be found. We can supply everything from natural stone flags, to bricks, tiles or slate.
Accessories: At this time of year we have a number of firebaskets, grates and fenders with which to dress your fireplace.

Zazas Blog - November 2016

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This is not my phone number, bank account details, or passport number - this is my crime reference number (47th of the day !!!)
On Sunday 2nd of October, some 'scallies' broke in and stole my ten ton crane lorry (about the same size of two JCB's) then smashed through steel gates and away into the darkness.
I didn't even get a police visit but received a nice letter a week later offereing counselling and saying nothing more could be done.
So, this month, make sure that everything is locked away behind big gates and, most importantly, INSURED - This is where your crime reference number comes in......

Zaza's Blog - October 2016

Peering through the mist and fog, I have been keeping an eye on everything going on here at Winchcombe Reclamation.               The yard has been busy lately with many new products arriving into stock including building materials such as bricks and stone and decorative items such as furniture and garden stoneware. I particularly like these staddlestones or stone 'mushrooms' which would look great as a garden feature or used to line a
driveway......
October is definately a month of change with the clocks going back at the end of the month and the weather becoming more Autumnal (I'm due to have my tail checked this week to prevent losing it again should it be as blustery as last year!) It is also the month for all things spooky with Halloween on teh 31st and the guys in the yard here have already been scaring me with ghost stories so do keep your eyes open for strange things happening in and around Winchcombe.