Hello ,

Greetings from Spain

Where I just returned for short break after time in Slovakia working with the team launching our new distribution warehouse there.
Last week I was telling you about a road trip to Poland.. You can read about it here.

I was hoping to give you some good news on the Rodrigo situation (if you have been following the story), but sadly it seems he is still in exile, the situation goes from farcical to unbelievable.
Week before last we heard from the Visa centre in the UK a decision had been made on the 22nd August and he would receive his passport back within 10 days. Since the 10 days were already up, it seemed that any moment he would get his passport and be reunited with his wife and family back in Sheffield. Party organised, flights booked, much rejoicing and tears. But the passport did not arrive. Now the Visa centre say they have sent it to the Madrid office to send on to Rodrigo, but the Madrid office they say they have not received it.. almost a month later.
Is this a last ditch ploy to destroy a family? they have tried everything else. Really it makes me ashamed to be British, is this how we treat good people?

On a brighter note, it's all go at AW HQ.. the team there have been working magic and making all the stock arriving fit into our warehouses and make all your orders flow outwards. We are still behind, although I understand the situation is much improved by the start of two shifts a day.. honestly.. we really are working ALL hours to get your orders out.

In Slovakia, in the town of Trnava home of AW Gifts Europe.. Check it out here: www.awgifts.eu things are coming together nicely. The Indonesia container came, without too much trouble, and the second China one is due. More and more customers are registering and the place is starting to buzz as the first orders arrive. If you are EU based I would invite you to register, you will be a founding member and in years to come treated with the greatest reverence and respect :) But still a way to go, later we will have German, Polish and Hungarian language sites. Right now we are looking for a German speaker to join the team in Slovakia.. a more lovely place to work you wouldn't find. Please direct anyone to us you may know.

Last weekend was the Trnava town feria, much like they have in Spanish towns, but with a distinctly Slovakian flavour. Lots of traditions for this special weekend. Young wine, at 1 euro a glass.. this wine looks like white lemonade and tastes a bit like it too, but's potent stuff.. and on sale on every bar and street corner. Huge meals of roasted pork with mountains of cabbage.. and cabbage soup, and cabbage and side orders of cabbage. I never eaten so much sauerkraut cabbage in my life. It's good for you they say, especially washed down with lashings of young wine.. The town was basically turned into one huge outdoor market, interspersed with fairground rides, and an open air concert, with some rocking bands. I was delighted to see a huge range of genuine craft market stalls selling everything from personally iced gingerbread hearts to wooden bow ties - €20 each.. wooden bow ties are a thing, I'm sure (you read it here first).

Also we were delighted to attend the Christening of Lily Rose, daughter of Dusan (the Bath Bomb Wizard at AW and Brother of Tomas Lord of Marketing) and Lucy (Customer Service Angel at AW). In a grand Gothic church in the old town, it was quite an experience.
Afterwards a lovely meal with lots of cabbage.. and lots of smiles from Lily Rose.
Lucy will be back from Maternity leave shortly to help with the Christmas rush. She is working late shifts to make it all happen all hours.

So Christmas really is coming. It's all go.
Thank you so much for supporting AW and doing business with us. We appreciate it.

Hope things are going well, and you are along for the ride.

Lots of deals below.

Take care.

David

NEW DESIGNS Himalayan Salt Lamps each salt lamp comes complete with light fitting, bulb & plug. Rather than sell them by size we sell them by approximate weight. Items are marked with sizes to give a rough idea of size only, each lamp is completely unique.

Please bear in mind our artisans in Pakistan made every effort to match the weights of the salt lamps we have requested however due to the products nature they are still approximate.

We have prepared some special offers especially for you. Get any 3 for the price of 2 Tree Incense Sticks. This is a special premium collection, hand rolled in India to the highest standard to achieve the perfect potency, an absolute delight to use when working, performing an exercise, or needing to relax around the home!

You're not just stocking incense, you're stocking the ability to change mindsets for the better! And your sales, of course.

So if you are looking for something that makes your sales go through the roof then hurry as the offer ends on Monday 18th of September at midnight. Example: Buy Three different Tree Incense and the cheapest one will become automatically FREE in your cart.
This offer can not be combined with GR/Volume Discount.

3 for the price of 2. Genuine hand rolled masala incense sticks, these sticks burn for 20 minutes or more with rich heady fragrances that will delight your customers and bring good repeat business. Every box contains 12 incense sticks (15g). We love the White Sage, and the Buddha Flora is totally awesome.

Vedic wisdom or the Vedas (should your customers ask) is a collection of Ancient Wisdom given by the gods to mankind so that we would know how to live a good life and attain fulfilment. The Incense of the Gods!

The offer ends on Monday 18th of September at midnight. Example: Buy Three different Incenses and the cheapest one will become automatically FREE in your cart.

Stock this range today - and achieve a higher path.. (and erm.. sales)

Take a look at these newest hand-crafted Wholesale Olive Oil Soaps. Beautifully made from fine ingredients they look and smell stunning as well as having the benefit of being great for the skin. The soaps are handmade using a traditional cold process and are actually mirror one of the earliest forms of crafted soaps. You could say they are Ancient Wisdom of soaps.

These gorgeous wholesale Natures Angel has been crafted and imported from China. Each Angel is made from resin then finished in house with high-quality clear Wax polish to give it a lovely natural ivory sheen.The word angel comes from the Greek word “Angelos” which means messenger. Angels are believed to watch over us.

They say we are assigned an angel to guide and protect us throughout our lives, so If you seek an angel with an open heart... You shall always find one. Stunning resin collectible's

Here we have a whole new range of Vintage Cherubs. Lovely collectible figures which are great for home and garden decorations or for crafts. Each Cherub is made from durable material and has a soft grey finish giving that vintage impression. Each figure is carefully packaged in bubble wrap and placed together in a lovely heart printed box.

The countdown is on! Yes, it's almost that time of year again. Glittering lights hang above town centres, tinsel twinkles in shop windows, and the patter of footsteps reverberates around high street pavements. Whether you're looking for that special something, Ancient Wisdom can be your one-stop shopping place for all your customers buying needs. Our selection of gifts includes Christmas Wine Bag, Christmas Baubles, Minimalist Xmas Trees, Jute Santa Sacks and much more....

Himalayan cooking plates, are an exciting way of seasoning and serving food. The dusky pink Himalayan rock can be slowly heated or chilled to extreme temperatures. The tight crystal lattice in the Himalayan salt block means that it holds its temperature for long periods of time – to the extent that the salt block can be used to fry fish or keep ice cream chilled.

Beautifully packed wholesale Soap Flowers are a perfect gift, wedding favours, Christmas stocking filler or just a little treat for yourself.
Just add a one or two roses to your warm bath, relax and watch the cute flowers dissolve right before your very eyes. You will surely enjoy colourful water and great scent. It leaves your skin soft, silky, and smelling wonderfully fresh.

Glass lanterns add a touch of style and colour to your shop and your customers house or garden, providing you with a pleasant atmospheric light source after dark. Just the job for Halloween, Christmas and any romantic setting.
All designs work with tealight candles or small scented candles. The four designs and eight colours combine to make a highly effect shop display. Plus check out the value, really keen prices provide a more than romantic trading opportunity.

AW Chill Pills, fit nicely in candy jars, making a perfect gift, and can even be displayed to good effect in the large candy jars. Children love them - drop one or two in the bath for a little fun & fizz. Adults can also Chill with a Bath Pill or three.

Ideal for a Foot Spa - add one for an extra touch of luxury. They come in nice display boxes ready to put on your shelf. A box contains approximately 90 chill pills and weights 1.3kg. We recommend you sell 6 for £2 to return £30 for a box.