The local firm, based in West Woodburn, was
started five years ago by husband and wife Gerard and Jeanette Van der Veen.
Having been awarded a European Development Grant to help with the build, the
company is going from strength to strength - producing high quality home and
garden products made from reclaimed slate.
Slate and Nature is a great example of
enterprise and entrepreneurship right here in Northumberland. Using only
recycled or reclaimed slate, they are making fantastic pieces
for the home and garden. All the material involved is re-used, so the
business is also environmentally friendly!
It is always great to buy local, but that
aside you’d struggle to find things this high quality anywhere else. I would
encourage anyone who finds themselves in the area to stop by for a look around. Better still go online: http://www.slateandnature.com/
Slate and Nature was awarded the highly commended status for sustainable tourism at the North East England Tourism Awards last year. I bought a number of xmas presents! I am also proud to support them as part of Small Business Saturday
