BBQ season is upon us, so take out the tongs and get set for outdoor entertaining and summer fun with family and friends. Whatever the weather, make sure your guests have a great time and enjoy some fabulous fare. Malcolm Harradine, former QVC television presenter, and kitchenware expert tells you how.
Marinade in heavenChicken is the ideal choice for a tasty BBQ treat. Wings and thighs…
Due to the overwhelming demand we have decided to bring this event back to Great Yarmouth one more time. Discontinued and clearance stock from all of Palmers' four stores is now available for immediate clearance with savings of up to 70% OFF.
Starting from…
There's nothing quite like enjoying your own jam on a slice of toast during the summer mornings, and these high summer months are the perfect time to get out there and start picking your fruits! A proper jam should contain 60% sugar, including the natural sugars of the…
It’s December and that can mean only one thing…..Christmas is coming and the turkey is getting fat! It’s also the perfect time of year to invite family and friends over for a Christmas dinner party to enjoy good company and some tasty Christmas recipes.
Whilst the food may be the star of any dinner party at Christmas, why not start by impressing your…
When it comes to Christmas shopping, it’s always best to get the kid’s presents done first so you can wrap them up early and get them under the tree for maximum excitement! Here at Palmers, we’ve created the below list of great children’s gift ideas, from cuddly toys to stocking fillers.
Super Stationery
Stationery doesn’t have to…
Whether you’re after blackout or voiles, eyelets or pencil pleats, we can find a curtain type to suit your needs. But how do you actually decide what you want in the first place? As always, we’re here to help, follow our guide to buying curtains and making sure you get the best quality out there.
Considerations
First up, you need to take a good look at…
Halloween gets bigger and better each year in the UK and it’s certainly a spooktastic event to celebrate whether you’re young or slightly older. Here are some scary and cool ideas for Halloween treats that the kids can get involved in too, along with some more ‘grown up’ options.
Coloured / Flavoured Ice Cubes
For a quick and simple effect,…
The colder, darker nights are drawing in and that means it’s time to hibernate. But it can be difficult to get a good night’s sleep in the colder months. Getting a good 7-8 hours sleep a night will leave you feeling alert, rejuvenated and feeling like a new person. But sometimes getting those 7-8 hours is easier said than done. Try out our tips to getting a good night’s sleep,…
As the evenings pull in and we start to think about our winter wardrobes, why not take a look at what this season's key interior design trends are for the home.
Colours
Let's start with colour, because as we move into Autumn/Winter 2016 it's all about shades of grey. Being a colour that sits between white and black, grey is a neutral option, although when you…
If you’re heading to university this September, whether you're jumping straight into shared living or moving into student halls, it's time to take an assessment of what you need, which usually depends on how much room you've got.
A student hall room, while friendly, will generally be smaller than your own bedroom at home, so it's a good idea to whittle your things down to the…
The long school summer holidays are well and truly upon us and keeping the kids entertained is a full-time job for any parent or grandparent. But don't panic, there’s no need to break the bank, take some inspiration from our ideas of what to do with the kids this summer. Discover free and cheap activities to keep the little ones busy and some great family days out.
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If you've been inspired by the warm weather recently to get into the garden and enjoy the fresh air and some al fresco dining, then our delicious summer BBQ recipes will be just up your street.
Tired of boring burgers and the same old sausages? With a little imagination and a simple marinade or relish, you'll be the envy of your family and friends this summer! &…
If you love Wimbledon, we've found some simple but classic recipe ideas, which are the perfect accompaniment to this year's tennis tournament.
Main Course - Quiche Lorraine
This may traditionally be a French dish, but it makes an easy family meal, a delicious lunch served…
Father's Day is fast approaching, falling on Sunday 19th June this year, and gives you the perfect opportunity to show your dad, grandad or the special father figure in your life just how exceptional they are.
Whatever your budget, from a few pounds to splashing the cash, take a look at our selection of Father's Day gifts and get dad something he can cherish, enjoy and most definitely…
Palmers of Lowestoft has had a makeover! With our stylish new look, fabulous new brands, competitions with fantastic prizes and up to 20% off throughout the store – there’s every reason to pop in and explore the brand new Palmers of Lowestoft between 20th and 25th May.
To launch our new look we are hosting a shopping festival and for the first five days (20th – 25th May…
Our second favourite holiday is coming up! Why is it our second favourite holiday? Because it only rivals Christmas in the amount of chocolate and food we can get away with eating in one weekend! That’s right, Easter is here!
Easter is a great time to get the family together, why not get everyone together to participate in these great Easter activities!
Bake…
It’s British Pie Week here in the UK and everyone is going pastry mad for the delicious taste of a homemade pie. Pies can be a tricky food to tackle so here are our favourite simple pie recipes that you can make at home!
Easy Chicken Pie
(Serves 4-6)
1 small chicken
1 large carrot
1 onion
1 bay leaf
Bunch of tarragon
2 tbsp's…
Mother’s Day is just around the corner so it’s time to stock up on plenty of gift ideas to make her day extra special. Follow our gift and activities guide to get plenty of inspiration for your mum!
Make her breakfast extra special!
You can’t beat a good breakfast in bed on Mother’s Day. It’s a chance for your mum to relax with the papers…
Whether you've invited family or friends to your home for a social evening and some delicious food, hosting the perfect dinner party doesn't have to be stressful if you follow a few simple guidelines.
Cook what you know...
This has to be the golden rule when cooking for a dinner party, don't try out a new recipe just a few hours before you have six hungry guests…
It’s Pancake Day on Tuesday! And thus, the great pancake debate will begin… are you a classic crepe pancaker or a big fat American pancaker? Whatever floats your boat, we’ve got the perfect recipes to suit every sweet tooth!
The Classic
This timeless recipe is perfect for soaking up lemon juice and sugar, and sometimes there’s nothing…
Love is certainly in the air as Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! But gift shopping for your significant other (or even your best pal) can sometimes be a little difficult. Do you go for something hopelessly romantic or something sweet and personal? Well, never fear, we’re here to help with our Valentine’s Day Gift Guide!
For Her
If your New Year resolutions have already gone out of the window, don't worry you're not alone, but why not turn your attention to your home. With the Christmas decorations well and truly all packed away for another year take a look around and see what rooms could do with a good clear-out and refresh this January.
Out with the old in with the new….
Did…
If there is a ‘Most Popular New Year’s Resolution’ award, then it would definitely go to the old ‘get healthy’, our frenemy who sticks with us for about 5 days after January 1st. So this year, why not show it who’s boss and start your days off with some super healthy (and delicious) smoothies and juices that will kick-start you in the mornings and leave you feeling…
Christmas is literally right around the corner so now would be the time to think about grabbing those last minute presents and stocking fillers while you still have time to get them all wrapped! Take a look at our picks so you can give an extra treat to those you love this Christmas. Remember, our last date for Christmas delivery is Sunday the 20th December!
Alex Clark…
Tis’ the season to snuggle on the sofa in your best Christmas pyjamas with a big Christmas mug full of delicious Christmas hot chocolate. That’s right, it’s Christmas movie time! But how on earth do you begin to choose between them all? Do you go for the romantic or the nostalgic? Kids movie or horror flick? Well, we’re here to help you decide with our top 5 Christmas films…
Nobody panic… but we’ve got just under a month till Christmas! Now is the time to start seriously preparing your home for the big day, luckily for you, we’ve made a list of the essentials you’ll need to keep everyone happy up until it’s 2016!
Get cozy in the living room
The tree is up and the lights are glowing, so what more can you do to make your…
We can’t deny it anymore; Christmas is definitely coming! Here at Palmers, we’ve been busy thinking up great gift ideas for our families and friends (and maybe ourselves…) to get ahead on the Christmas shopping rush. Take a look at our Christmas Gift guide; we hope it gives you some inspiration when it comes to the art of gift giving!
Morphy Richards Prism
The…
As the evenings grown cool and crisp in the early days of winter, November kicks off with a long-standing British tradition; Bonfire Night. But when the bonfires and fireworks are over, winter truly starts.
Here are our top tips for keeping you and your house warm this winter.
Electric blankets
At this time of year we love nothing more than getting cosy under our lovely…
Whether you’re a keen cook and want to present your food on an attractive dinner plate, enjoy delicious cake from a stylish cake stand at afternoon tea or if you’re looking for a new set of coasters or placemats to refresh the look of your dining table then you need to invest in an eye-catching dinnerware collection, particularly at this time of year.
Here are a few sets that…
For this weekend only, we are giving our lovely online customers a whopping 15% off EVERYTHING until 11:59:59 on Monday 26th October 2015. Simply enter discount code MEGA15 at the checkout to save yourself 15% off kitchen, bathroom, living & dining, bedroom and gifts. We have included our top sellers, so make sure you don't miss out on this offer!
Don’t forget, delivery is FREE…
The leaves are turning golden brown and falling from the trees; autumn is well underway and we don’t about you, but we are starting to think about getting the house ready for the festive season.
Nothing evokes the feeling of Christmas more than wintry scents filling your home, that’s why, to kick off this festive season, we’re giving away one of our top-selling Wax Lyrical…
Halloween Recipe Ideas
Many people think Halloween is all about the kids, but we say “boo!” to that idea, we think it is the perfect opportunity for a spooky themed party!
A Halloween party wouldn’t be complete without spooky décor, but why not truly wow your guests by tying your refreshments into the theme? Here are our favourite recipes for grown-…
Simply put, the duvet tog rating refers to the warmth of the duvet; the higher the tog rating, the warmer the duvet. However, this is not as simple as you may think. Tog rating refers to the amount of warmth the duvet can keep in, dependent on the ability of the filling to keep in warm air.
Logic would suggest that a thicker duvet would mean a warmer duvet, but this is where many of us…
The nights are drawing in and we need to prep our houses for autumn and winter, and face facts and admit that summer is truly over. Check out our favourites from the Autumn Offers below.
Kylie Minogue At Home Vida Collection
There’s no better way to drift off into the land of nod than in a Kylie Minogue At Home duvet set. Her distinctive designs bright a touch of glitz…
The nights are drawing in and as the seasons change we find that our eating habits alter too, and rather than salads we start craving warm and tasty dinners in the evenings. It's time to say hello to slow cooker season with delicious recipes that will tickle your taste buds.
A slow cooker offers convenience and is economical, with just a few minutes of time prepping time invested in…
First things first, before delving into a towel-reviving washing regime, you need to ensure that your towels are of good quality in the first place, such as the S.Oliver Striped Towel.
Wash before first use...
When you first purchase new towels, you should wash them before you use them. This is simply for hygiene purposes, as these towels will have been in a shop or warehouse…
As the nights draw in and the mornings become darker, life begins to centre ever more around bed, blankets and warm fires. Is there any better feeling than being tucked up in bed with the patter of raindrops tapping at your window, reminding you just how snug you are under your duvet?
In autumn, cosiness is the order of the day, so here are a few ingredients to bring some autumn sparkle…
We all know that sleep makes you feel good; it leaves you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. But the importance of sleep goes much deeper than that. Sleep is the time in which your mind processes the day’s events, without this valuable time your memory, learning, decision-making, problem solving and happiness will be severely affected. Sleep deficiency is also linked to obesity, heart…
It’s August, it’s the height of summer and lots of fruits are currently in season; raspberries, strawberries, apricots and more. What this means for those of us that have fruit patches is LOTS of berries. Don’t let them spoil and go to waste, what better way to make use of all this juicy fruit, than to make some homemade jam!
When it comes to making jam, there are a few…
The summer holidays; a tricky time of year for parents. The kids are home for 6 weeks straight, which sounds great in theory, but in reality, it is week four and ideas for both keeping them entertained and using up their bounds of energy so that you at least get a bit of a lie in (if you can call 8:00 am a lie in) are thin on the ground.
If you're stuck for some family fun activities, why…
It’s the height of wedding season, so we thought we would give you a few handy pointers with the toughest decision you have to make, after you’ve sent off your RSVP and begun outfit hunting for the big day: the gift.
Getting dressed up and watching the happy couple tie the knot is something you will remember forever. However, the run up to the big day can be a challenge…
‘On your marks, get set, BAKE!’ The klaxon call we have all been waiting to hear since Nancy’s Moulin Rouge themed Pièce montée stole the show (and Paul Hollywood’s heart). Tensions were as high as ever as this show kicked off last night.
First up we were introduced to the contestants, a refreshingly mixed bunch. We had the hipster musician, Stu, who…
Ted Baker is new to Palmers but he’s certainly not shy! If you’re looking to enhance your bedroom with a stylish appearance then look no further than the new Ted Baker bedding range.
Ted’s got it covered with four impressive Ted Baker duvet cover designs, matching pillowcases and stunning accessories. One of our favourites is the Pure Peony Duvet Cover which shows off…
Holy Cow – new bed linen just added to our #Bedding range! We’ve got designs that boast novelty Alfonso prints, cheeky chimpanzees, giant cows and adorable pugs sitting on deckchairs. If you’re an animal lover or if you just want something fun and quirky to give your bedroom a new look then these bedding sets will be perfect for you.
The #Bedding Alfonso Duvet Cover Set…
After a while the time will come when you feel like your bedroom could do with a touch of redecorating. Sometimes you’ll want to search for something new and appealing rather than the same old plain designs but you just need a little bit of inspiration to get you started. Well, a seaside bedroom might be just what you’re looking for and these seaside bedroom ideas are bound to revitalise…
Equipment:
Heart Shaped Cake Tin Morphy Richards Professional Diecast Stand Mixer Stellar 7000 Milk PanColourworks 5 Heart Shaped Cutters (for the decoration)
Ingredients:
Cake:
200g Self Raising Flour 225g Caster Sugar ¾ Teaspoon Salt 2 Tablespoons Cocoa 50g Margarine 2 Eggs (Beaten) ½ Small Tin Evaporated Milk ½ Tin Cold Water 1 Teaspoon Vanilla…
Are you a flipper or a turner? When you cook your pancakes do you risk a flip or do you use your spatula to carefully turn them over?
We want to know if Great Britain is a nation of flippers or turners so we’re running a competition to win a fantastic Chefmate Pancake Set in time for Pancake Day. All you need to do to be in with a chance to win is contact us via…
It’s almost time for the beginning of another Chinese New Year and this time it’s the year of the goat! On Thursday 19th February a new moon in the sky will represent the start of another Chinese New Year and the famous colourful celebrations will undoubtedly commence.
The Chinese Zodiac is based on a repeating twelve year cycle with each year represented by an animal that either…
Give a warm welcome to Ashley Wilde, our new and exciting brand at Palmers. We’ve just launched a range of new Ashley Wilde products including ready made curtains, curtain tie backs and cushion covers. There are plenty of styles and designs to choose from; whether it’s bold and bright floral prints or subtle jacquard detailing, you’re sure to find something to suit your home.
It’s that wonderfully Wintery time of year again! Temperatures are dropping, coats are coming out, the beautiful Christmas windows are up in all of our Palmers stores and the much loved Wax Lyrical Christmas Jar Candles are back on the shelves!
This year’s Wax Lyrical seasonal scents are Golden Sandalwood, First Snowfall and Vanilla & Cranberry. Each candle…
Wickedly good, deliciously naughty, if you are going for a pud why hold back? Baked in little ramekins, these divine delights tickle the taste buds with silky smoothness whilst the toasty topping adds bite and texture. For a special occasion and to send your guests into raptures, this is the one to make! How many calories? Don’t ask!
Ingredients:
For the custard
4…
Most of us want to keep fit and healthy throughout our lives and one of the best ways to do so is by making sure we have enough fruit. A great way to do this is by creating our own juice drink with a juicer and our chosen fruit or veg, or in other words juicing for health!
Some of us might want to keep healthy but find it difficult to do so but for this there’s an easy solution. A…
If you’re a fan of Cath Kidston or if you’re just looking to try some new styles then we’re sure you’ll find something you like the look of in the new range of products we’ve just launched. We’ve got some amazing new styles to add to the wider range of Cath Kidston branded products we already sell in store and online. From a cops and robbers themed mug in a comic…
We’ve just launched six brand new bedding collections by V&A! Whether it’s the fine detail of the stunning sapphire dianthus flower that takes your fancy, or perhaps a calming and relaxing pattern of cowslips, harebells and daisies, there’s sure to be a collection which suits you.
Every range includes a duvet cover set, a pair of housewife pillowcases, a charmingly…
The gorgeous new collection by Kylie Minogue has arrived in store and online at Palmerstores.com! We just love the new designs – Eloise, Phoenix, Sienna, Madaline and Valaza – we’re sure you’ll love them too but just too sweeten the deal we’re giving away free pillowcases with every duvet cover purchased from Kylie’s new collection this weekend!
Simply…
To celebrate the Great British Bake Off coming back to our screens we’re giving away a fantastic Stellar bakeware set worth £79*! The set contains one each of the following:
Stellar 9” Loaf PanStellar 20cm Springform Cake TinStellar 12 Cup Muffin TinStellar Fluted Flan Tin
To enter our Get Baking! Competition all you need to do is send us a picture of your own…
We love the Summer – longer days basking in the sun and al fresco suppers in the warm evenings but there’s no denying the heat makes your bed less than inviting. Being British, most of us aren't used to feeling hot at night and have trouble drifting off.
We're here to help! Read our top tips to keep your cool and take advantage of our great offers designed to help you sleep…
The tradition of giving specific anniversary gifts based on the number of years a couple has been married dates back to the Middle Ages. Originally the gifts were designed to bring luck to the couple.
The gift for each landmark anniversary has its own material and symbolic value with gifts gradually increasing in substance and value the longer the couple have been married. The order of…
Our Summer Sale has started in store and online at www.palmerstores.com and we are extremely excited about the fantastic items that we have on offer this year!
We have many brilliant offers in our Bedroom Sale Department including Sanderson bed linen, Fine Bedding Company duvets, Snuggledown pillows, Kylie and Kirstie Allsopp cushions, V&A sheets and much more.
Our Kitchen Sale…
Have you seen our fantastic new collections from Kirstie Allsopp and Kylie at Home? We're so pleased with these gorgeous designs that we're giving free matching pillowcases with any duvet cover purchased from the collection! Simply use code FREEPC and you'll receive 1 standard pillowcase with single duvet covers or 2 standard pillowcases with double, king and super king sizes. Each pillowcase can…
Last week we held a competition to win a fantastic Non-stick Pancake Pan by Judge. All entrants had to do was to share their favourite Pancake topping with us (and the rest of Twitter!) Our lucky winner was Alan Jaye whose topping of choice was a sausage and bacon mix. We had over 150 entries varying from the traditional sugar and lemon to the lesser known spaghetti hoop and pancake combo! Take…
Have you seen our fantastic new range by the Fine Bedding Company? We have a wide collection of duvets, pillows and protectors with both synthetic and natural fillings so you can find just what you are looking for.
To celebrate our launch of this brilliant new Fine Bedding Company collection we’re giving away one Fine Bedding Company Boutique Silk 10.5 Tog Duvet in Double size. Boutique…
Struggling with how to show your Valentine how you feel this February 14th? Then take a look at our top 5 ways to treat your partner without splashing too much cash. Plus spend over £30 on our website and we'll send you a free box of truffles to share with the one you love (or scoff all yourself - we'll never know!) Simply insert promo code BEMINE when you get to the checkout.
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Oven: 180/350/gas mark4 Equipment: 12 Heart Shaped Silicone Cases
Ingredients: 110g butter or margarine 110g caster sugar 2 eggs ( beaten) 100g self-raising flour ( sieved) 1 tsp vanilla essence Red or pink food colouring 1-2 tbs milk
Method: Cream the butter and sugar together in a mixing bowl with electric hand whisk or with wooden spoon until pale and creamy. Beat…
To celebrate our fantastic new collection of Benchmark Bags we’re giving away the brilliant Life Glasses Messenger Bag (Pictured).
Life is an iconic magazine brand that originated in 1936. The concept was to see real life through vibrant writing, heart warming stories and breathtaking photography. Life offers an intimate look at the personalities, places and images that shape our…
The Christmas decorations have started to go up in our stores today so we thought it was the ideal time to start our Christmas gift offers – each week we’ll have a new offer to help you get all your presents in the run up to Christmas without breaking the bank!
This week’s offer: Get a free pillowcase / pillowcase with every Scion duvet cover (1 with single size and 2…
Our range of Bed Linen is extensive and the correct terminology is often confusing when trying to create an entire look. Our experts at Palmers have endeavoured to provide you with all the information you need to make your home beautiful. On the blog today, we answer one of your most popular questions; “What is a housewife pillowcase?”
For over 175 years Palmers Department store…
It’s that wonderfully wintery time of the year again! Temperatures are dropping, coats are coming out, we’re seeing the beginnings of Christmas around the stores and the Wax Lyrical winter scents have arrived in stock again!
This year’s Wax Lyrical wonderfully Wintery scents are Golden Sandalwood, Red Berries and Winter Walks. Each one has a fabulously festive…
At Palmers Department Store we have had over 175 years in the business. We can help you with all you need to know about our extensive ranges of homewares to help you choose the perfect item for your needs. A question that often comes up is; ‘What is an Oxford Pillowcase?’. In today’s blog post, we tell you the distinct difference between various styles of pillowcases.
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To celebrate the launch of our new shoes and bags collection we’re giving you the opportunity to win a pair of our Cotswold Shoes Ashley Women’s Desert Boots worth £40! These fabulous ankle boots are available in six colours and with a suede leather outer these women’s boots are at the height of fashion!
All you have to do to be entered into the prize draw to win…
Mum’s best recipe!
The Ingredients:3kg ripe tomatoes 300g onions peeled and sliced 3 teaspoons whole allspice tied tightly in a small square of muslin 1 level teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tbs salt 300mls good malt vinegar (better flavour) 400g soft brown sugar
The Recipe:Skin and quarter the tomatoes* Put into a preserving pan or very large saucepan with the onions. Add the…
You may remember that in June we ran a Twitter competition to win one of two Denby Denby Intro Cast Iron Griddle Pans, available in red or black. Our lucky winners were Toni and Greig and now, a month after they received their prize, we asked them to review their Griddle pans. They happily obliged with the following comments...
Toni:
After always wanting a griddle pan I was delighted…
Follow and retweet us now on twitter, @PalmerStores, for your chance to WIN one of our luxurious Coolmax Mattress Covers to fit your double bed! This fabulous prize is worth £32.00!
The Coolmax Mattress Cover is made with unique heat dissipating technology to keep you cool in the height of summer. Quick drying fabric allows you to feel cool and refreshed upon awakening. Perfect…
It’s all about bags! This season is a goldmine for handbags – love them or hate them, you simply need to have them! Handbags for daytrips into the city, weekend bags for those short breaks, and smart bags for work – bags are the one accessory we truly cannot live without! Women’s desire for fashionable handbags has been around for centuries, there are thousands of styles…
Are you sick of your regular lunchtime sarnie? Do you always use sliced white bread and fill with cheese or ham to munch with a bag of crisps while you do the crossword? Why not think out of the box this week as we celebrate National Sandwich Week 2013 and try an exciting new filling to lift the mood?
The concept of the great British sandwich is rumoured to originate from the whim of the…
Join Palmers as we hold a truly British celebration of Her Majesty The Queen’s 60th anniversary of her coronation! Last year the nation celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s accession to the throne - this year we recognise the actual anniversary of her coronation with more festivities.
On June 2th 1953 the Archbishop of Canterbury conducted the Queen’s Coronation…
She’s done it again! Elizabeth Hurley’s new home collection is truly stunning. Each different design is inspired by a different exotic location – Arbella has a distinct Eastern influence, Venetto oozes the calm of distant shores and Zanzi takes its inspiration from the constant movement of the ocean. Each design can be teamed with her accent cushions for the perfect finishing…
Most of us spend around 3000 hours a year in our beds so it makes sense to give them a thorough cleanse every so often. Our short guide on how to Spring clean your bed offers a few simple steps to ensure you have a clean, fresh and healthy sleeping environment.
Step 1 – Mattress...
Start your Spring clean with the mattress. First strip off all bedding and give it a good vacuum…
‘What is a bed runner?’ we are asked this question by our customers regularly so we thought it would be nice to share our answers here.
You may be surprised to hear that when we talk about a bed runner we are not referring to athletes who sprint across a mattress covered track, nor are we discussing someone who fetches after your every whim while you are laid up (although both…
To show off our brand new Emma Bridgewater products and as a special Easter treat for our lovely customers we decided to give away a fab chocolate teapot and cute box of 3 hen egg cups both by Emma Bridgewater.
Our naughty little Easter chicks have hidden their Easter eggs around our website – for your chance to win our eggs-cellent Emma Bridgewater prizes all you need to do if find…
Mother’s Day is this Sunday the 10th of March so if you don’t already have the perfect gift for your mum, the pressure is on! In way of research for this article we asked our mums what they would most like from us this mother’s day (a really sneaky way of finding out exactly what they wanted this year!) We were provided with a wealth of mother’s day ideas which we will share…
Peter Fletcher is an extremely talented local artist – our Lowestoft branch sells his cards, postcards and calendars and they are very popular. Every year Peter produces a new calendar featuring scenes of old Lowestoft.
Peter says “Travelling through the streets of old Lowestoft with its historic buildings has formed a large part of my life over the last few years. Not only…
Following a recent stock take in Palmers stores, we have identified over £2 million of stock which needs to be cleared to make way for our new spring ranges. All the unsold stock has been transferred to the Great Yarmouth branch ready for the big clearance event starting on 8:30am on Wednesday 13th February. There will be up to 70% off throughout the Great Yarmouth store - you will find 1000s…
During 2012 we sold many products online. One of our most popular products over the year was the Coolmax Mattress Protector the revolutionary bed care product that helps to keep you cool at night. Reviews show that many customers purchased this product to combat the heat caused by memory foam mattresses and were very pleased with the results. Another best seller for the year were our Le Creuset…
Home-made mince pies are so much more delicious than shop-bought so why not try this simple recipe and see for yourself?
Equipment:Food ProcessorRoomy BowlSieveRolling PinPastry cutters - 1 Large, 1 MediumBun Tin
Ingredients:For The Short Crust Pastry:225g Plain Flour 50g Soft (Stork) Margarine 50g Lard Pinch Of SaltFor The Filling:225g Made Mincemeat1 Tablespoon Brandy (Optional…
Make yourself a Palmers Pud! Christmas isn't complete without a gloriously booze-soaked Christmas pudding. We've got all the tools you need to make the perfect pud, so why not have a look at our kitchen range and try out our trusty Christmas pudding recipe below? Ingredients:350g sultanas350g raisins150g dried figs125g mixed candied peel (chopped)100g dried apricots (chopped)75g glace cherries…
For a festive start to Christmas serve this hot ham on Christmas Eve – it’s a old favourite & the leftovers will provide delicious cold ham for the rest of the week for easy catering! Served with simple parsley sauce or rich & fruity raisin sauce, both are sure to delight the family.
Hot Roast Christmas HamIngredients:2 kg gammon joint1 onion1 carrot1 stick of celeryBouquet…
Last week our Lowestoft branch took part in a fabulous fashion show held at the The Victoria Hotel in aid of Help for Heros. Volunteer models paraded up and down the room wearing gorgeous outfits from Palmers Autumn / Winter fashion ranges and the evening was topped off with members of the forces following the models down the catwalk. Everyone did an absolutely brilliant job in helping to achieve…
Join us in our Great Yarmouth store for our exclusive fashion show on Wednesday 7th November at 6:30pm. We’ll be showing off the latest ladies and men’s Autumn / Winter collections including a selection of our favourite party outfits ready for the festive season ahead.
The open evening starts at 6pm – be sure to get here early for time to enjoy free sparkling wine and…
The new Horrockses range of bed linen has now entered Palmers Bury St Edmunds Home Store and Palmers Online. Oozing vintage chic, the iconic British brand of the 40s and 50s has turned their hand from frocks to bed linen. Each collection is adapted from, and takes the name of, an original Horrockses dress resulting in beautiful, fresh designs that will add real style to any bedroom.
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Was your bed just too comfortable to leave this morning? Sounds like you’ve been shopping from us and you need a duvet day!
A Duvet Day is a paid day's work in which the employee gets to stay at home tucked up in bed for relaxations sake. Introduced in the USA it has been taken up by many employers around the world. It differs from holiday allowance in that no prior notice is needed…
Forget Formula 1, rubber ducks are the racers to watch out for! In recent years rubber ducks have had a boost popularity and we think we know why....Rubber Racing! Various charities run rubber duckie races in which thousands of our bathtime buddies are dropped into a river in a pooh-stick-esque floating battle to the finish line.
Next time there’s a rubber duck race in your local…
Did you know that Friday 19th October is National Stockings Day? Well we certainly think our hosiery range is worth celebrating so if you come into Palmers of Great Yarmouth or Bury St Edmunds between now and Friday you will receive a free pair of Charnos Elegance tights with any purchase of Charnos tights, stockings or hold ups.
Don’t forget – on Friday 19th October - ditch…
Palmers of Great Yarmouth will be honoured with some very special guests this week! As part of our Autumn Fashion Festival (running until Sunday 21st October) on Friday 12th October you will have the chance to meet the real Radley dogs on our fashion accessories department! Join us between 11am and 2pm to meet these cute little canines, enjoy a glass or two of bubbles and delicious cupcakes plus…
Visit us in store the next two weeks to help us celebrate our Autumn Fashion Festival. Each branch will be packed with fantastic offers, tempting discounts, exciting events and brilliant prize draws.
Great Yarmouth kicks off the Festival holding the first event at 11am – come to the Minuet department to watch a fashion show of the new season designs and receive 20% off any Minuet…
Come to Great Yarmouth tomorrow (Thursday 4th October) and visit Palmers’ very own market stall! As part of the Norfolk Food & Drink Festival, Great Yarmouth’s historic Market Place will be hosting food stalls from hoards of local businesses, food demos, tastings and much more. You will also get a chance to win a day at Marco Pierre White’s restaurant in London!
Staff…
The crowds were out in Great Yarmouth on Saturday for Jessica-Jane Applegate – Gorleston’s Olympic gold medal winner. Sitting in pride of place at the front seat of Great Yarmouth’s famous road train, Jessica-Jane was paraded from the town hall, along the Market Place and all around Great yarmouth. The train briefly stopped in the Market Place outside our Palmers store to allow…
Come in store to shop with us – our friendly staff will do as much as they can to help you to buy whatever it is you need. While you’re at the till don’t forget to pick up one of our new customer feedback forms.
Let us know how we did: simply fill in the short form and hand it in at any of our store’s till points and you’ll be entered into a monthly draw to…
Jam fans will LOVE our new Kilner Jam Making Collection! All this talk of delicious homemade jam – spread thickly on warm toast or used as a filling for a scrumptious Victoria sponge – has got us itching to have a go at creating our own batch of fresh fruity jam.
And have a go we did. We made 6 jars of the best raspberry jam we’ve ever tasted and we’ve all been scoffing…
Three of our stunning Denby Monsoon dinner sets are now just £79.00! We chose these beautiful fine china sets as our Palmers Product of the Week – now they have an extra £10.00 off their already discounted price. Each set sports an eastern inspired Monsoon design, Veronica, Lucille Teal and Lucille Gold.
See also our gorgeous Abode duvet cover sets. With gorgeous geometric…
What a morning! We’ve had thousands of people outside our Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft stores, all hoping to get a glimpse of the Olympic torch bearers running past. The atmosphere in both towns has been amazing – spirits are flying high!
We thought those runners might be in need of some serious sustenance after their stints so we invited them for a breakfast in our coffee room…
Tomorrow morning at 9.07am the Olympic torch will be running past our Great Yarmouth store and at 10.02am it will be running past our Lowestoft store. We’ll be outside watching – why not come and join us? We’ll even treat you to a Full English Breakfast for just £2.12 in our coffee room from 8.30am until 10.30 – yum!
8.30am - 10am Full English Breakfast for…
Our lucky Chairman, Bruce Sturrock and Fashion Director, Wendy Cole were invited to the Royal estate at Sandringham for the Royal Garden Party. They were just two of thousands of guests from Norfolk and Suffolk that were invited to this exclusive event to mark part of the official Diamond Jubilee celebrations. The shine shone brightly and a lovely time was had by all.
Here’s a picture…
Palmers had a special visit today! Over the past 3 years we’ve been busy raising money for the Norfolk & Suffolk Animal Trust and we were so pleased to present them today with a cheque for £5,801.69.
We’ve worked hard for to get the cash together – car boot sales, sponsored walks, raffles, non-uniform days, pancake day tasting and collection points at the tills…
Don’t forget to pop in to Bury St Edmunds homestore today to be part of the grand opening of the all new coffee room! Remember there’s 50% off everything on the menu, including all the exciting new dishes, our homemade ranges and all our hot and drinks.
We’d love to see your smiling faces and please do let us know what you think of our handiwork.
11/05/12 50% OFF…
Palmers in Bury have spent the last week working super hard to transform their old coffee room into a modern cafe! The refurbishment has been a huge success and we’re so keen to show it off that we’re offering 50% off the full menu for one day only.
So pop in tomorrow (Friday 11th May), check out our sparkly new coffee room and our amazing new menu and sit down to enjoy your…
Great news for faithful Clarins fans – the big beauty gift has arrived! Ten brilliant little skincare gems just begging for you to choose them as one of your three and take them home to try free when you buy 2 or more full price Clarins products.
This fantastic offer starts tomorrow and will carry on while stocks last until 26th May – so if you’re heading towards the end…
We had a great time today in store for the Palmers Fashion Festival. Great Yarmouth’s first fashion show went smoothly; we managed to temporarily tear 3 of our staff members away from their day jobs and transformed their look with the new range of Jacques Vert formal wear (pictured). And boy did they wear it well – they all looked stunning gliding down the makeshift catwalk on the fashion…
Bury St Edmunds (Fashion Store)
Effortlessly elegant sums up the spring 2012 range at Fenn Wright Manson, the collection centres around key wardrobe staples for every occasion. 20% off selected Fenn Wright Manson throughout the Fashion Festival. Enter our free prize draw to win a Joules Bracken scarf (see picture) when you try the new season collection.Dereham
First Avenue…
Pop in to any of our stores today and join in the fun!
Bury St Edmunds (Fashion Store) 20% off Jane Shilton, Cellini & Pulse shoes. Hobbs contemporary fashion shown throughout the day & 10% off your Hobbs purchases, spend over £50 to receive a free manicure in our cosmetics dept. and join our fashion privilege reward card. Swimwear day, featuring Saress the ultimate beach…
If you come to visit any of our fashion stores tomorrow, you’re in for a real treat! We’re holding a two-week fashion festival across our Dereham, Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth stores over the next two weeks.
The Palmers Fashion Festival runs from 13th – 28th April; there is going to be so much for you to see and loads of chances to get involved in the fun. Come and enjoy…
Is your mum magnificent? If so we want to hear from you!
To celebrate Mothers Day 2012 we’re rewarding 12 marvellous mums with a special gift. We’ve got:
4 x Jamie Oliver Top Mum mugs 4 x Jamie Oliver Super Mum mugs 4 x Jamie Oliver Super Mum coastersRunning from now until 13th March, we are asking our Facebook friends to upload a picture of their mum to our…
here at Palmers, we've been celebrating our 175th birthday – we’ve been trading for 175 years and we are so proud. But Monday was extra special for us as HRH The Prince of Wales came to our Great Yarmouth store to celebrate with us!
The store was looking fabulous and each and every member of staff was looking super smart in their black suits and shining name badges, ready to…
We hope you all enjoyed making your pancakes on Tuesday, we sure enjoyed eating ours! We asked all our Facebook and Twitter friends to post us pictures of their pancake handiwork and we were in awe of some of the responses – we had no idea our friends were so very creative! We loved Annelouise’s brilliant pancake hen (complete with egg...!) and Kathleen’s happy veg face really…
Last month Palmers launched a competition with the Mum Blog to win £100 of shopping vouchers to spend with us. We are pleased to announce the winner was Caroline from Manchester.
A total of 212 people entered the competition – all they had to do was leave a comment saying what they would spend £100 on with us if they won. Some of the lovely comments included:
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Brrrrrrr! Is it just us or is colder than ever at the moment?! Here in Palmers web office we’ve got our radiators turned on full blast, we’re wearing our thermals, gloves and even silly hats but we’re still freezing.
All this frost has given us an idea, let’s give our lovely customers a big discount on something to keep them cosy and warm through this bitter period…
We’re full of Christmas cheer here, in store at Palmers! We’ve got our Christmas garlands up all round covered in sparkling baubles, the twinkling lights are up outside, even our cheeky Trunki have donned some very Christmassy accessories - Tipu and Trunkisaurus Rox have found some fetching festive antlers and Trunkisaurus Rex is sporting a stunning Santa hat…or at least he was…
If you want to get your Christmas gift shopping done online, today is the day to do it! It's also your last day to get free delivery with every order! For the past 12 days we’ve been counting down to this final day, offering a new gift idea each day to help you on your way. Since it’s your last chance to buy for Christmas, and we’re feeling generous, we’re offering all those…
Christmas will be here one week today! So if you are anyone on your list is still not feeling festive, it’s time to change! This funky stripy reindeer, wrapped up for winter and ready ride for Santa, will fill your home with Christmas cheer!
The Flame Stripy Reindeer comes in 4 sizes ranging from 19cm tall to 95cm depending on how much festive spirit you’re looking for. They…
Everyone loves to wake up to a steaming hot cuppa and with this ingenious contraption no one has to get up to make it. Simpy set your alarm the night before and fill with water and a teapot of tea will be ready for you as you rise. What a treat!
The perfect Christmas present for tea lovers the Swan Teasmade Alarm Clock is now only £49.99. Hurry though this special £10 off deal…
Treat a really special someone to this gorgeous Horrockses Sophia bed linen. Today we’re offering it with an extra 20% off so you can afford to buy the full set!
Horrockes is our new and exciting range of retro bed linen – each stunning design has been adapted from a 1950s style dress from the infamous Horrockses fashion store.
Oozing vintage chic, the iconic British…
Brighten up your home with these fun and funky little cushions. Ideal for the bedroom or to throw on the sofa, they can help to create a comfortable sanctuary in your home far from the bitter cold outside. Decorated with the word ‘rest’, you’ll have no choice but to do exactly as they tell you!
A perfect present for Christmas, today we’re taking £3.00 off these…
Brrrrrr...it was so cold last night! Wrap up warm while this winter weather prevails with the sumptuous Snuggle Touch Waves Throw. Super soft and perfect for an evening snuggle on the sofa, this gorgeous throw is available in 6 luxurious colours so you’re sure to find one to suit any of the recipients on your Christmas list!
For the next 24 hours we’re offering this fluffy throw…
Why not treat someone you love to a year full of comfortable night’s sleeping? This sumptuous Cotton Embrace Pillow is plump and fluffy, hypo-allergenic, can be machine washed for hygiene and today is only £19.00 – saving you £3.00!
Or, if you’re one of those organised types who finished their Christmas shopping months ago, why not reward yourself for all that…
Alarm clock special offers!
Does anyone on your Christmas list have trouble waking up in the morning? We have the perfect present for them! This brilliant UFO alarm clock will not rest until the sleeper has jumped out of bed, caught the flying menace and put it back in place. There’s no way you can stay asleep through that! Save £7.50 today on the iTek Flying Alarm Clock &ndash…
Eeek! Only 9 more days to get your online Christmas shopping done! How about this bright yellow fellow for your friend? It’s a radio that is completely waterproof so you can sing along in the shower. Click here to find out more...
Today we’re offering the Quackers Bathing Ducks Radio Duck for only £9.00 – saving you £3.00 off your Christmas shopping bill. You…
Kids everywhere are falling in love with the fantastic Trunki – luggage for little people. Buy yours from Palmers today and we’ll also send you a fun Trunki Wrist Purse absolutely free!
Please Note: The wrist purse will not show up in your basket but will be sent out with your Trunki suitcase completely free of charge!
Click here to check out our Trunki range
Snuggie now only £12.00 – Save £2.99!
This brilliant blanket is the ideal Christmas gift for bookworms, couch potatoes or anyone who likes to keep cosy and warm while lounging around the house! Not only is it soft and strong, it also has ingenious sleeves so you don’t have un-tuck yourself and let in the cold winter air when you reach for the remote, your hot cuppa…
We know how hard it is to find those stocking fillers, secret Santa gifts and extra bits and bobs for loved ones. This year we decided to help.
We’re doing a special countdown to the Christmas shopping deadline (19/12/11), 12 days featuring a new special offer gift idea every day. But snap them up early because these offers will last for one day only!
12 More Days of Christmas…
We’re pleased to announce that our very first competition on Facebook has been won by Michele Elton. A fabulous Spundown duvet and two pillows will soon be winging its way to her home in Happisburgh, a prize worth over £100.
Michele is over the moon to have been randomly selected in the prize draw. “Thank you so much Palmers, you’ve made my day!” she says. &…
During November we hosted 3 fabulous fashion shows to exhibit the best of Palmers’ autumn trends including clothing from Joules, Quiz, WeirdFish, Minuet, Laura Ashley and much more! We just love the bright lights and glamour of the catwalk and our customers seemed to really enjoy it too!
The last show was on the 24th of November at the Furzdown Hotel in Great Yarmouth. It was a charity…
If your challenge is travelling with your tots this Christmas, or finding a practical, fun Christmas present your kid will love is proving tricky, then take a look at our Trunki range!
Whether it’s Christmas at Granny’s or a trip further afield, the Trunki makes an ideal companion. The fabulous three-in-one ride-on suitcase teaches children to take responsibility for their own…
We always like to make sure that our customers are happy and healthy so when we heard all this news about dust mites and their harmful effects we decided to give away a Spundown Bedding Set.
Experts say that one of the best ways to remove house dust mites, and therefore reduce the chances of you contracting an allergy, is to wash your bedding once a week at 60 degrees or higher or replace…
Here at Palmers Online we take our job very seriously and always like to test our products to make sure they are up to our very high standards. The new Trunki range is no exception.
While we may be a little too old to try the ride ons, our website manager showed us all that no one is too big for a blanket. She stepped up and took 40 winks out of her busy schedule to sample the new SnooziHedz…
The staff at Palmers Great Yarmouth were honoured today when practical royalty dropped by!
Little Wilfred Sturrock – Great Great Great Great Great Nephew of founder Garwood Burton Palmer and Grandson of current Managing Director Bruce Sturrock, strolled straight up to Grandpa’s desk and took his future seat – showing everyone just who really is the boss round here!
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The latest celebrity craze arrived in Palmers stores yesterday! Paris Hilton, Britney Spears and Blake Lively are just a few of the big names who have been showing off their Toy Poodles and Chihuahuas in recent years and now you can be just like them without having to clean up any mess!
We’re sure you’re going to fall in love with Fuzzy Nations’ new range of doggy bags…
Did you know we now make cakes? Why not celebrate those special birthdays, anniversaries, engagements and even weddings with an impressive cake made by our expect bakers and decorated by our professional sugar-crafters.
Made to order in store, you name it – we’ll make it. Now, isn’t that a weight off your shoulders!
Our customers had a real treat when local author Michael Boon visited our Great Yarmouth store for a book signing session.
Michael came in early, armed with a pen, ready to sign copies of his new weighty tome “The Priory & Parish Church of SAINT NICHOLAS Great Yarmouth”. This extensively illustrated book is a fascinating story of the rise, fall and re-birth of England&rsquo…
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