Darwen’s own Mimi and Bee Fabric and Yarn is a finalist for Lancashire Telegraph competition!
Did you know you can get premium yarns, beautiful fabrics and patterns, and all your haberdashery essentials on Bridge Street in Darwen Town Centre? Dawn and the team at Mimi & Bee are friendly and experienced, and can help all crafters find exactly what they need!
Community crochet classes & crafting socials
Dawn hosts crochet classes each week, which have been a huge hit with the local community, so much so that she has had to create a waiting list for new members. In today’s online world, it’s clear that people crave connection and conversation with others, and a hobby that takes them away from screens and back to a more “analogue” way of doing things.
A casual monthly social event is hosted at the shop on the last Friday of the month, too. Everybody is welcome to bring their latest craft project, have a chat and a cup of tea in a relaxed environment. Join the Facebook group to stay up to date!
Expert advice and quality craft supplies
Mimi & Bee is a real community hub for Darwen’s vibrant community of crafters, and shoppers can rely on honest advice from Dawn and Sara, whether you need help picking the best yarn or fabric for an upcoming project, or are a total novice looking to dip your toes into a new creative hobby.
The move to Bridge Street
The shop has been on Bridge Street for a year, having moved from their previous shop on Duckworth Street. Their “new” location is nearby fellow #shopdarwen retailers including Tower Records and Darwen Community Helpers, and Dawn says they’ve been made to feel incredibly welcome on the street, and in Darwen as a whole, to which she is infinitely thankful.
Vote for Mimi & Bee!
And now it’s your chance to say thank you to Dawn and the team for bringing a gem of an independent business to Darwen!
Grab a copy of Lancashire Telegraph, fill out the voting slip and follow the instructions on how to send it back, or drop it into the shop. Voting closes on Wednesday 20th May.
You can also show your support by following Mimi and Bee on Facebook and Instagram, and by popping into the shop to see why they’re a finalist in the first place!
A proud #shopdarwen retailer
Mimi & Bee is a Shop Darwen retailer, which means you can get a prize draw entry form for spending £5 or over. Simply write on your details and post your entry form in the postbox in Darwen Market to be in with a chance of winning £50 in vouchers.
