The heritage of Yardley is lavender

When Yardley first opened its doors in London in 1770, lavender was the herb chosen to perfume an exclusive range of luxury soaps, a decision that established English Lavender as the international signature fragrance of Yardley. Expertise in Lavender bath luxuries soon developed into expertise in enduring English floral fragrances such as April Violets, Rose and Freesia, many of which are still in the company portfolio today. Royal patronage, which started with Charles I continued over the years and currently Yardley hold three honours: H.M. Queen Elizabeth II; H.M. Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother and H.R.H. The Prince of Wales

For more information visit Yardley's website:
www.yardleylondon.co.uk

Homebase
www.homebase.co.uk

DIY, home improvement, furnishing and gardening products from superstore chain.
Homebase funded the brushcutter which we used to keep weeds under control in the 25-acre field.

Biffaward
www.biffaward.org

Biffaward generously awarded £30,784.00 to set up the Oaks Farm lavender project.

Biffaward utilises Landfill Tax Credits donated by Biffa Waste Services, the fund is currently worth more than £10 million a year which includes contributions from the acquisition of UK Waste.

The fund, managed by the Royal Society for Nature Conservation, supports many worthwhile environmental projects involving local communities, education, biodiversity, heritage and research into sustainable waste management.

Biffa is one of the UK’s largest waste management companies providing environmentally advanced waste recycling, handling and disposal services for industry, commerce and local government.

Last updated 14th January 2008