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  • Dunster School launches a creative heraldry project

    Dunster School launches a creative heraldry project

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    Dunster School has recently completed a wonderful school heraldry project. We were delighted to hear that the children have been busy designing coats of arms ready for the celebrations. With the Dunster Winter Festival approaching on 6 and 7 December, pupils have been creating hearldic shields with a wide variety of colourful symbols. (You can

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  • Personalised Whisky Tumblers: Unique Christmas Gifts

    Personalised Whisky Tumblers: Unique Christmas Gifts

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    If youโ€™re searching for a meaningful, luxurious, and completely unique gift,ย personalised whisky tumblersย are the perfect choice. Beautifully engraved with your family coat of arms and an optional message, these tumblers combine tradition, craftsmanship, and contemporary design. Whether youโ€™re celebrating a birthday, wedding, anniversary, retirement, or simply treating a whisky lover, these glasses are keepsakes that

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  • Hall of Names Shop Now Open in Dunster

    Hall of Names Shop Now Open in Dunster

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    Hall of Names Dunster: Now Open for Personalised Gift Shopping Weโ€™re delighted to say that our brand-new Hall of Names shop in Dunster is now open! After weeks of preparation, planning and community support, weโ€™re finally welcoming visitors through the doors โ€” and what a warm welcome itโ€™s been. Set in the heart of this

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  • Family Name Gifts That Bring Everyone Together This Christmas

    Family Name Gifts That Bring Everyone Together This Christmas

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    At the heart of every festive season is a sense of family. Whether youโ€™re gathering around the table or connecting from afar, Christmas is a time to honour your roots. Thatโ€™s why family name gifts make such meaningful presents. These are the gifts that spark stories, connect generations and bring a little heritage to the

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  • Unique Host Gifts to Take to Every Christmas Party

    Unique Host Gifts to Take to Every Christmas Party

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    Unique Host Gifts to Take to Every Christmas Party Christmas party season is full of festive joy, mulled wine, and mince pies. But if youโ€™re heading to a gathering this year, donโ€™t forget a thoughtful gift for your host. Choosing a present thatโ€™s both meaningful and practical can make you stand out. It also shows

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  • Joining the Dunster Community: A Warm Welcome for Hall of Names

    Joining the Dunster Community: A Warm Welcome for Hall of Names

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    Preparing to Open in Dunster Weโ€™re nearly there โ€” and getting excited! Our new Hall of Names shop in Dunster is almost ready to open its doors. We couldnโ€™t be more grateful for the welcome weโ€™ve already received from the local community. Weโ€™ve met fellow shopkeepers and passers-by. And the friendly spirit of Dunster has

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  • Hall of Names Is Coming to Dunster โ€“ A Historic Setting for Surname Heritage

    Hall of Names Is Coming to Dunster โ€“ A Historic Setting for Surname Heritage

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    A New Chapter in a Historic Village Weโ€™re excited to share some news from Hall of Names HQ. Weโ€™re opening a brand-new shop in the beautiful medieval village of Dunster! Known for its cobbled pavements, historic buildings and iconic castle, Dunster is a place steeped in the kind of heritage weโ€™ve been celebrating for over

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