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06/07/2023 Supporting Mental Heath Awareness
Our goal is to assist those professionals working within Mental Health Awareness by providing their service users with a discreet format in which to store their written down feelings, aspirations and goals. By recording these in a simple format as and when they happen - or think about them - using our memories cards and storing in the Memory Box these can then be reviewed and discussed.
28/06/2023 Wholesale Opportunities
The Memory Boxes Company are now offering wholesale opportunites for businesses who would like to stock and sell our unique wall hanging Memory Box products.
We have various options we can offer prospective suppliers and the broad market we cover can range from christenings, weddings, birthdays and anniversaries through to a memorial product for people and pets.
This is an opportunity to align your business with a company who manufactures in the UK (in Scotland) and whose products are both sustainable or recyclable. We are currently working towards Net Zero accreditation. Please contact us for further information on how YOU can join our journey.
09/06/2023 Events & Fundraising Opportunities
Are you a Charity or Event Fundraiser?
We are now offering a fund-raising opportunity to display our Memory Boxes at Events (at wholesale rates). This has been particularly successful as a Buy-it-Now item for Silent Auctions, allowing for multiple sales. Get in touch with us now to discuss how we can work with your event.
28/05/2023 Erskine Motorbike Meet
We will be launching our new Memory Box shortly in conjunction with Erskine Veterans Charity Motorbike meet on Sunday 28th May. Pre-orders being taken now.
Erskine provides unrivalled support to Veterans in Scotland, through three care homes and a Veterans Village, comprising of 44 cottages, an Activities Centre, five Assisted Living Apartments and 24 Transitional Supported Apartments.
06/04/2023 Wedding Season
Looking for a unique Gift to give the bride and groom on their special day? Why not give a Memory Box or Gift Voucher. This will ensure that their lasting mementos can be stored away, safe and secure in a stylish piece of Art.
Lost as to what to give the bridesmaids or the mothers of the bride and groom as a gift? The Memory Box is a beautiful option to just a bunch of flowers and something which can be appreciated for many years to come....
06/03/2023 James Walker Photography
The Memory Boxes Company are delighted to present a fabulous selection of new images (of our products) by Scottish Photographer, James Walker.
James is a commercial photographer and his speciality is helping your business stand out online by showcasing your brand personality.
He believes that Photographs show what you do and what makes your product (or service) unique. Having the right images will work 24/7 for you, especially a business with an online presence, enabling you to reach new markets, increase revenue and overall allow for providing a better customer experience.
Check out James Walker's Website www.writeimage.scot in the link below.
14/02/2023 Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is about love, the love you have for your husband or wife, partner, parents, children, sisters and brothers, friends and of course pets. A s the saying goes 'Love is all Around' and what better way to show your Love than with a Memory Box
04/01/2023 HALO #RockMe
The Memory Boxes Company was lucky enough to win a three month Internship at the amazing HALO #RockMe Digital, Cyber & Innovation Park in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire.
The #RockMe Trading Floor offers an opportunity for us to grow, develop, collaborate and access support. The Trading Floor is based on the 2nd floor of the HALO building.
HALO offers a low carbon, sustainable building powered by 150 solar panels contributing to a greener, healthier environment - in keeping with our company ethos.
We are looking continuing our journey with the support of this innovative workspace and all that it offers.
01/01/2023 Happy New Year
As we leave the memories of 2022 behind and enter into 2023 looking to those New Year Resolutions (some never to be fulfilled) and just the excitment of what lies ahead just remember these new beginnings will become your memories in the future.
Memories are the window into our past, no-one can take them away from you, they are #forever in our hearts.
10/12/2022 Supporting Islay Dog Rescue
There are a number of Charities we support, one of them being a local dog-rescue charity Islay Dog Rescue, their website being https://www.islaydogrescue.org.uk
We are donating a perentage of Sales of our Memory Boxes to help feed a dog this Christmas, but remember dogs are not just for Christmas but LIFE
If you or your organisation would like support from The Memory Boxes Company please message us via our Contacts page.
25/12/2023 Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas Day
On Christmas Day make memories, becasue your memories are something you will have with you for the rest of your life...
We respect the fact there are those who are experiencing grief, feel all alone, or just cannot cope with Christmas. You can contact organisations such as the Samaritans on Freephone 116 123 or reach out to them via their website https://www.samaritans.org/
Please remember, you are never alone.
02/12/2022 Christmas Gifts
Eternal & Eternity Memory Boxes
As well as our selection of Eternal and Eternity Memory Boxes we also offer Gift Vouchers for Christmas, allowing the recipient to pick their own Memory Box AND we will include 50 Memories Cards as well as delivering Free of Charge in time for Christmas,
01/12/2022 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
The Memory Boxes Company wish you, your family and friends a wonderful festive season. We know times have been difficult recently but it is important to make and treasure memories, these are times you dont get back.
25/11/2022 Black Friday Special Offer
For our first-ever Black Friday offer we are waiving Shipping Costs on all our products as well as gifting 50 of our very special Memories cards for each Memory Box purchased. A unique and unusual Christmas gift AND we are also accepting KLARNA for payments!
We manufacture in Scotland and offer sustainable and recyclable products in keeping with our company ethos.
09/08/2022 Honouring those who Served
Remembrance Sunday 13 November 2022
They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We shall remember them
'For the Fallen' Laurence Binyon 1914
31/10/2022 Memory Boxes for Pets
Launching Soon
We are excited to be launching our range of Eternity Pet Memory Boxes shortly. These are available for pre-order in time for Christmas and make excellent gifts for people who have lost a beloved pet. With the options of a Cat or Dog silhouette included is a dedication card and you can also purchase a Gift Box to make the whole package that little bit extra special. Message us via our contacts page.
17/09/2022 Recycle your Memory Box
No longer have any use for your Memory Box?
Our Memory Boxes are manufactured to be sustainable however you can return your memory box (postage paid) and we will recycle to a Charity or deserving individual. Just message us via our contacts page and we will email you a prepaid postage label.
Baby Loss Awareness Week
9-15 0ctober 2022
We appreciate losing a baby must be the most difficult period in anyone's life. There are a number of charities here in the UK which offer help and support to families who find themselves in this position. You can contact Baby Loss Awareness through their website:
https://babyloss-awareness.org/
08/09/2022 Queen Elizabeth II
On 8 September 2022, Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms, the longest-living and longest-reigning British monarch, died at the age of 96 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.
07/09/2022 Interest Free in Three with Klarna
Exciting News! Klarna is now available as a payment option on our website shop. When you make your payment you will be given several options, one being to make your payment over three interest free payments via the Klarna portal.
01/09/2022 World Alzheimer's Month
World Alzheimer's Month is a global opportunity to raise awareness around, educate, encourage support of and demystify dementia
https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/
10/08/2022 Pay by Klarna Coming Soon
The Memory Boxes Company are shortly going to offering the option of paying by Klarna, an interest free option which allows you to spread your payments.
We will be announcing through our website and social media when this is done.
01/07/2022 Keepsake Tubes
Launching Soon / Pre-reserve
We will shortly be launching a range of branded 'Keepsake Tubes' which will fit neatly into the back of our memory boxes. These little tubes are ideal to keep small mementos such as baby's first tooth, wedding favours - or even some ashes discreetly and safely stored away. Pre -reserve your Keepsake Tube via our contact form.
15/06/2022 Memories Cards
To complement the Memory Boxes we are now pleased to present our 'Memories' cards. Beautifully branded with our entwined hearts logo these cards are used to record occasions and memories and then stored within the memory box itself.
It has been recognised the memories cards are helping Alzheimer sufferers, using them in their rehabilitation as a reminder for their past and present memories.
02/06/2022 Jubilee Celebrations
Queen Elizabeth II
This year Her Majesty the Queen became the first British Monarch in history to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee. Whether you are a royalist or not she has reigned over the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth for 70 years with the utmost dignity in some very difficult times. Respect to her as a woman, a mother and our Queen,
25/05/2022 Young Person's Guarantee Employer
This month accreditation was awared to The Memory Boxes Company as a Young Person's Guarantee Employer and under this government supported scheme we have employed an Administration Assistant. This being the first of a number of positions which we hope to fill over the coming year.
24/05/2022 Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce
The Memory Boxes Company is now a member of The Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce. It was important we aligned the business with an organisation which supports local business as well as offering opportunities throughout their world wide network.
23/05/2022 Supporting Alzheimers
Pairing up with a number of organisations and charities the memory boxes have been used as an aid to support those with Alzheimers and Dementia. The boxes are facilitating the memory of the users by keeping small personal items and written memories at hand to be referred to and assist in their capacity to remember.
21/05/2022 Launch of New Memory Box
We are excited to announce the launch of a new Eternity Memory Box. The sculpture design is our signature entwined hearts by in-house Sculptor George Mark in a stunning all-white version.. Presented in a hand finished white wooden frame this new memory box will shortly be available for pre-order. A fabulous addition to the wedding or baby markets.
20/05/2022 QR Code
The Memory Boxes Company have added a QR code to link to their website. This QR code will be on all marketing publications - including business cards - giving a quick link to the website.
This will allow scanning of the QR code at events and exhibitions to allow immediate access to the products available and most importantly for sales / ordering.
