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Hello
Hope you enjoyed reading the first issue of our monthly newsletter! If you have any suggestions, news, questions or useful information for us don’t forget to let us know!
Email me via jo.mcdonald@vectis.co.uk
or call 01642 764455!
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Easter Specials
Lambs are springing, bunnies are hopping, and chicks are, well being fluffy and cute. Yes, it’s springtime and that means Easter is upon us. To celebrate this budding time of year we have put together an ‘Egg-Stravaganza’ list of wonderful treats to tempt you... and they will last much longer than a chocolate egg!
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Help Us to Help You
The Vectis Direct website is a constantly evolving beast! To ensure we get things right and make it easier for you to use, we would love to hear you comments –
- Do you find it easy to navigate?
- Can you find the items you want quickly?
- What have we missed?
- What else can we do to assist you?
- What interests would you like to read about?
- What do you like / dislike
We would love to hear from you please email us on - jo.mcdonald@vectis.co.uk
That’s All Folks.......
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News
Farnell
2008 is turning out to be a very special year; it is the year that toy manufacturers Farnell produced the first British made mohair teddy. These bears were reminiscent of early German bears
Grange Hill
Love it or loath it, Grange Hill has filled column inches since it burst on to our screens in 1978. Whatever your preference, after 3 decades of school-based drama, the controller of the BBC (Boo Hiss!) has finally expelled the series. Is this the end of an era?
Fantasy Island
Yes, this strange but watchable series. Launched in January 1978, Fantasy Island has hit the milestone of 30 years. Memory a little foggy? Discover all the secrets.
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Offer - 10% Off
To tempt you even more we are offering a 10% discount on any of the purchases from the Easter Specials list. Just quote: NMAROFF1 at the checkout. Go on you know you want to!
Offer ends 13th April '08
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Read All About It...
This month we have added articles to the site covering –
Colourbox - A Collecting Phenomenon - At one time boasting almost 55,000 club members worldwide, a devoted band of collectors, 3,000+ stockists and over 500 excellent staff, whatever happened to Colourbox?
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Golly Badges - In a jam with Golly. Much of the popularity of the golly, or golliwog to give him his correct title can be accredited to Florence and Bertha Upton and their series of children’s books in the 1890’s featuring the adventures of the golly and two Dutch dolls.
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Dinky Toys – 40 Series: British Saloon Cars 1947 – 1962. The immediate post war years in Britain were a time of great hope, optimism and excitement for the population, the motorist and to a small extent, even the humble Dinky toy collector. Just one effect of the war was the non availability of new cars, which together with a strict rationing of petrol, meant quiet roads!
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We are always looking for information or pictures to add to our archives so please send in, call or email us with any interesting facts. Tel 01642 764455 E : jo.mcdonald@vectis.co.uk
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We are constantly adding to our website, in addition we have many more items ready to go on. So remember, if you can’t see it online, email or ring for more information. This month we have a sumptuous selection of new things added including –