Bigger and better Female-led gifting company Treatbox, based in St Leonards on Sea, has expanded into a new warehouse, three times the size of its previous site coming as a result of increased demand for personalised gifting. With the additional space, Treatbox has been able to double its number of packing stations and streamline fulfilment, cutting packing time per order by 30 per cent. The new site will also enable the company’s in-house designed products, including pyjamas, stationery and seasonal lines, to continue expanding. Founded in 2014 by Zoe Charlton, Treatbox was born from the idea to spread kindness and connection through thoughtful gifting. Today the company offers everything from ‘just because’ gifts to monthly subscription boxes. Head over to treatboxuk.com to choose or build your perfect bridesmaids’ box – the ideal way to thank them from the heart. Among the clouds Pantone, the global colour authority and provider of professional colour language standards has introduced Pantone 11-4201 Cloud Dancer, a billowy white imbued with a feeling of serenity as its Color of the Year selection for 2026, and it’s a total wedding vibe! An ethereal white hue, Cloud Dancer serves as a symbol of calming influence in a frenetic society rediscovering the value of measured consideration and quiet reflection. Similar to a blank canvas, Cloud Dancer signifies our desire for a fresh start. We can’t wait to see our local wedding afficionados embrace this trending hue throughout 2026! NEWS Nearlywed Catch up on the latest from around the county STAY STRONG Whether you’re new to strength training or looking to improve your technique, Ockenden Manor’s Strength & Restore day offers the perfect balance of education and hands-on personal training, designed for those who want to improve fitness and strength. The day starts with a group workshop led by strength training expert and qualified fitness instructor, Emma Varley, whose belief is that everyone has the ability to lift weights and improve their day-to-day life by becoming strong. 2026 dates are: 24th February 20th October and 10th November with costs starting from £88.50. Start your wedding wellness journey out on the right foot and find out more at hshotels.co.uk/ockenden-manor unsplash.com/@kate_gliz LOCAL NEWS 7
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