All Change at Lads and Lasses in the Norfolk Broads
Jeanette and David Packham, owners of Lads and Lasses at Wroxham Barns, well-known for children’s fleeces, have introduced their own new range called Sugar & Spice – locally made clothes for the under sevens.
The Packham’s bought Lads and Lasses just over a year ago. The Mitchell’s established the business in 1997 and focussed on children’s fleeces.
“We decided that we wanted to expand the clothing range at Lads and Lasses,” said David Packham. “We still stock fleeces but have also added a selection of quirky and unusual range alongside the more traditional children’s clothes, including our own brand, Sugar & Spice.”
Designed by Jeanette and David and made up by Hellesdon based seamstress, Angela Gale, Sugar & Spice outfits are 100% cotton from Asia and have sound ethical origins. Items include girls tops, skirts and dresses and baby dungarees. There are also new Sugar & Spice fleeces for under fours.
David Packham boosts the locally made theme with his colourful baby comforters. “Wroxham Barns is well-known for its excellent craft studios,” added David Packham, “so I was very keen to have my own craft.”
Sugar & Spice is complemented by national brands like Alice Collins – Little Josh and Little Alice, Tiny Tulip, Sweet Elegance, Powell Craft, Olive and Moss baby clothes and from June, Mitty James, Lazy Jacks Nautical theme clothing. Authorised agent for Yoo-Hoo Friends.
For more information about Lads and Lasses contact Jeanette and David Packham,
tel. 01603 781250, email salelad53@aol.com, www.lads-lasses.co.uk. Lads and Lasses is a member of the National Children’s Wear Association. Jeanette and David will be re-naming the shop later this year to Sugar & Spice...and all things nice. Lads and lasses is an Associate member of Produced in Norfolk.
Wroxham Barns is open daily 10am to 5pm, 10 miles from Norwich, take A1151 to Wroxham then follow brown and white tourist signs for 1.5miles on the Tunstead road. Free parking. Tel. 01603 783762
Wroxham Barns is one of Norfolk's most popular visitor attractions offering a range of shopping and crafts, together with activities for younger family members including the award winning Junior Farm. The restaurant-café serves breakfast, morning coffee, lunches and afternoon tea, all freshly made, using local, seasonal produce where possible.
Established by Director Ian Russell MBE in the early 1980s, Wroxham Barns opened on May 24, 1983. Silver Winner Outstanding Customer Service, National Enjoy England Awards for Excellence 2009, Winner of East of England Tourism's, Enjoy England Awards for Excellence, Outstanding Customer Service Award 2007 and 2008 and Taste of England Award 2008. Runner up National Farm Attractions Network Awards 2008 and one of The Independent Newspaper's Top 50 Farm Shops (2008).
