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Top Wooden Toys
Top Wooden Toys Wooden Toys have always been something The Olive Branch Toy Shop is known for. There's something so appealing in the look and feel of a beautiful wooden toy! Often chosen for special occasion gifts, they seem to have a universal charm that is hard to beat. But with so much choice out there, it can be a bit tricky to choose. Today, our team are discussing their favourites and what they look out for when choosing Top Wooden Toys. Play Value One of the most charming things about wooden toys is their ability to inspire the imagination. [...]
Best Travel Games
Best Travel Games Over the last few days, one of things we have loved the most is hearing about our customers stories of hope. Whether it's a long-awaited reunion after lockdowns, meeting newborn family members for the first time or just getting away for a few days, your excitement and anticipation has kept us buzzing. We've had lots of requests for pocket-sized games, little activity packs and engaging books, to keep young ones busy in the car or while they are away from home. So we've been inspired to put together our Best Travel Games to help with your plans. [...]
Most Loved Outdoor Toys
Most Loved Outdoor Toys The sun is shining and it feels like we are emerging from lockdown into a beautiful and fresh Spring. With this is mind, we would like to share our most loved outdoor toys. Julie and the Team look back on their own favourite childhood outdoor toys and what seems to be popular among our young customers now. Traditional Toys making a comeback Sometimes it's the simple things isn't it? In a world where technology is racing ahead, taking time to slow down and enjoy simple pleasures feels blissful. Enjoying a Kite on a blustery day at [...]
Re-opening after Lockdown
Re-opening after Lockdown 3 days to go... 3 more days to prepare for our Re-opening after Lockdown. We've been here before, twice. But each time we are given the green-light to get our Castle Donington Shop open once more, it feels like the very first day again! As we ready ourselves for welcoming back our local customers, it seems a good moment to pause and reflect on what has been an epic roller-coaster ride of a year. Website success story At times, it's felt like a mountain to climb. To have a toyshop closed throughout November, at a crucially busy [...]
Best 1st Birthday Presents
Best 1st Birthday Presents: Celebrating Baby's 1st Birthday is always a treasured family occasion and choosing the right gift can be a tricky decision. With lockdown restrictions hopefully easing over the coming months, we appreciate that 1st Birthday celebrations this year may be the first time extended families get to spend time together with the littlest one. It will certainly be an emotional occasion - one that so many have waited such a long time to reach. Here in the shop, we always love hearing all of our customers stories of treasured toys handed down through generations and also the [...]
Eco Friendly Wooden Toys
Eco Friendly Wooden Toys: In recent years, we have been delighted to see a shift towards more eco-friendly, wooden toys to choose from. Wooden toys often hold a timeless charm and make perfect gifts for special occasions. Plus, being super durable and long-lasting, we often hear our customers saying that they are handed on through the family. This week, we would like to share with you some of our favourites from the new Bigjigs Toys 100% FSC Certified range - environmentally friendly and completely plastic free! Bigjigs Toys 100% FSC® Certified Rabbit Stacking Ring This Rabbit Stacking Ring is decorated so [...]
Easter Gifts for Children
Easter Gifts for Children: Spring is upon us and Easter is just around the corner! We have lots of beautiful Easter Gifts for Children available from adorable wooden animals, puppets and books! Take a look at some of our favourites: Lanka Kade Fairtrade Wooden Animals These cute little wooden animals make perfect Easter gifts for babies and toddlers. Made from 25mm chunky natural rubber wood, these brightly painted Fair Trade animals are brilliant for imaginative play and story-telling. We love the Yellow Chick, White Lamb and Brown Rabbit. The Puppet Company Finger Puppets With a wide range of fabrics, colours [...]
Gift in a Tin Back in Stock
Back in stock our best selling Gift in a Tin favourites Bee Hotel & Insect House. Perfect for your little nature enthusiasts!
Re-opening Tuesday 16th June
We are very excited to be re-opening on Tuesday 16th June. Our opening hours will be Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 1pm. Exclusive personal shopping appointments will also be available, contact us to book your slot. We look forward to seeing you!
Complimentary Gift Wrapping & Greetings Card
Why not send a gift for a birthday, new baby or special occasion?. We can gift wrap and send a card on your behalf, just let us have your instructions at checkout and let us do the rest.
Excellent Crochet Workshop
Excellent Crochet workshop upstairs at the shop on Saturday delivered by Sophia Reed. Look out for more workshops and events coming up https://www.the-olive-branch.co.uk/workshops-at-the-olive-branch/
Christmas Club
Spread the cost of Christmas with us...……………….... Come and chat about your requirements, browse our catalogues, get ideas and choose your items. Pay a deposit Pay the balance in instalments Pick up your item when the balance is paid.
Party Balloons!
Our party open morning was a great success with a fantastic balloon display by The Fine Details based in Coalville. Don't forget you can order party balloons from the shop, pop in and view the catalogue
Party Open Morning with Childrens Craft – Saturday 30th March 10am – 12noon
Come and see the Rainbow Room all dressed up for a party at our Party Open Morning on Saturday 30th March 10am - 12 noon. Enjoy coffee & cake and chat to us about our party packages. Free children's craft provided.
Coffee Morning & Open House Saturday 24th November 10am – 12 noon
Come and join us for a charity coffee morning & open house with an art exhibition by Castle Donington Art Group in our new facility at 30 Hillside just around the corner from The Olive Branch!.
Lanka Kade Stable Nativity Set
This colourful nativity set comes complete with stable and 8 characters! These chunky skittle-like figures are perfect for little hands and are a fantasic teaching tool for the traditional Chritmas story.
Macmillan Coffee Morning & 2nd Birthday Celebration
Come and join us for coffee and lots of cake on Wednesday 3rd October 10am - 12 noon.
Children’s Summer Craft Themes
The themes for the Wednesday (10.30am - 12 noon) & Friday (2pm - 3.30pm) children's craft sessions are as follows: 25th/27th July Jungle Safari 1st/3rd August Cyber Robots 8th/10th August Pirates & Mermaids 15th/17th August Summer Sizzler 22nd/24th August Deep Sea Adventure Sessions are £7.50 per child per session, discounts available for block bookings or families with more than 2 children. To book contact us on 01332 811811, e-mail info@theolivebranchlimited.co.uk or send us a facebook message
Coffee Morning – Saturday 16th June, 2018 10am – 12 noon
Come along to our fundraiser coffee morning on Saturday 16th June, 2018 from 10am - 12 noon. All proceeds in aid of the NEW Castle Donington Foodbank and School Holiday Lunch Club. Everyone Welcome!
Winnie The Pooh Special Offer
This weeks special offer is 20% off all Winnie The Pooh toys, in store & online. Please use code HONEY1 at checkout! Offer ends 19th May, 2018
Welcome to our New Website!!
We are delighted to take the next step at The Olive Branch and launch our brand new website and the facility to buy our products online. We hope you like the range we have put together to launch the site and we will be continuously updating with new products going forward. Don't forget to pop in the shop too if you are passing.!!
Children’s Summer Craft
Following the success of our Summer craft last year, we will again be offering sessions on Wednesday morning and Friday afternoon through the Summer holidays. Starting on Wednesday 25th July and running until Friday 24th August the sessions will be run by qualified Art Teacher, Daphne Langford. Please contact us for more details and bookings.
The Olive Branch Toyshop
