The Hillsborough Refill Hub

11/11/2023

We've got quite a few flours in store still!

All 20-40% off!

🌾 Malthouse (Granary)
🌾 Strong White Bread
🌾 Brown Rye
🌾 Wholemeal Spelt
🌾 Self Raising

10/11/2023

We've got loooads of herbs and spices left, swing on by today or tomorrow (our last day) to top up your cupboards!

10/11/2023

We've got lots of offers still on over today & tomorrow before we close.

Upto 40% off on lots of products.

20% off on prefilled liquids!

04/11/2023

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Huge savings in store, up to 40% discounts on some products!!

This coming week will be our final official week open, Wednesday through Saturday the 11th - which will be the last open day.

27/10/2023

🛍️🛍️🛍️SHOP SPACE TO LET🛍️🛍️🛍️

Hey folks, our closure means there will be a single unit shop space To Let soon.

If you're interested, please get in touch with our lovely landlords via
0779 0075 068

We have to say, albeit heartbreaking for us (being the ones who decided to close down), many Hillsborough residents have expressed sadness over losing a refill store in the neighbourhood - if you are interested in potentially starting up where we left off, please don't hesitate to reach out to us and the landlord.
Our reasons for closure are multiple and not down to the economy alone, so this may be an ideal opportunity for an existing business to expand to a second site, or for a new entrepreneur to take on.

All the best,
Team HRH

17/10/2023

🕰️🕰️OPENING HOURS UPDATE🕰️🕰️

Following the news we shared at the weekend regarding our upcoming closure, we're also altering our opening hours slightly for the remainder of our time in business.

As of this week, our new hours are:

WED & THU | 10:00 - 16:30
FRI & SAT | 09:00 - 15:00

13/10/2023

Hey folks, happy Friday!

We wish we could be sharing happy news with you, but unfortunately that's not the case.

As you're all very aware, this has been an incredibly tough year for each and every one of us. The cost of living crisis has affected us all in many different ways, and small independent businesses have been forced to walk the tightrope of staying open despite the financial risk faced every day.

On top of this, I've had a period of personal health issues that have made the last year all the more challenging when combined with the stress and pressure of running a business. 

And of course helping out with the business, whilst having a full time job elsewhere and an unwell wife in myself, this has definitely not been easy for Joe either.

We have tried our hardest with the time, money and resources available to us to make the business work alongside this - however this often came at great personal losses, and eventually the time came for us to make one of the most difficult decisions we've ever faced. 

Unfortunately, we've decided to close the shop... Something we tried to avoid, and tried to put off for as long as possible since we care so much about our lovely community and the goal of sustainability.

You - our customers, friends & family - have been incredibly supportive and helped us through some of our toughest days. 

We've learned so much, met so many incredible people and experienced some of the most wonderful moments of care, compassion and kindness. 

We'll carry these moments with us for the rest of our lives, and despite the overwhelming sadness of saying goodbye to our little shop, we count ourselves lucky to have had this opportunity in the first place.

The shop will be open until all/most of our stock is sold, effectively "winding down" whilst no more new stock is bought. 

Due to this, we don't have an exact time frame - it could take a couple of weeks or it could last a month - however we'd appreciate your continued custom in our final days.

Thank you all for your love and support, we appreciate our fleeting, but meaningful, time with you ❤️

26/09/2023

23/09/2023

In store only today, we have a raffle to celebrate our birthday!

1 x Ombar Oat Chocolate
1 x AlterEco Chocolate
1 x Marsh Valley Soap
4 x Bamboo Straws
1 x Coconut Scraper
1 x Glass Jar with Tea Coffee
1 x Reusable Tea/Coffee Bag

Vegan options available! And choose your flavours!

23/09/2023

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We've got this incredibly tasty Pistachio, Rose & Raspberry cake gifted from in the shop today to celebrate our 1st birthday! Get a free slice with your purchase.
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10/09/2023

Mamma & Pappa Cronje Incoming!

We'll be closed 11th - 13th October, as my (Chantelle) parents will be visiting from South Africa!
Don't worry, we'll be back open on Saturday the 14th, so you might have a chance to meet them 🙌

08/09/2023

Handmade Beeswax Food Wraps, a reusable eco alternative to clingfilm!

We've got this and tonnes more plastic-free household goods.

For those of you looking for vegan options, we also have Silicone food cover alternatives in store too 🌿

07/09/2023

Dried Fruit Salad Mix is back in stock along with lots of other dried fruits such as:

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🍌 Banana Chips
🫐 Goji Berries
🍏 Apple Rings
🍑 Apricots
🍐 Fruit Salad Mix
🍇 Raisins, Currants & Mixed Fruit
🫐 Cranberries
🍊 Mixed Peel
🍇 Dates
🍫 Chocolate Raisins
🍠 Crystallized Ginger

26/08/2023

These are just some of the amazing flavours (scents??) that we have available from Marsh Valley!

26/08/2023

Macaroni now available in store!

For all you Macaroni Cheese lovers... We've got both a new White Macaroni, and a Gluten Free Macaroni!

Can't, or don't eat Cheese? We've got you covered, why not try out Nutritional Yeast (or 'Nooch').

Nooch can be turned into a gorgeous cheese sauce alternative, and is rich in Vitamin B12.

20/08/2023

We've done the price comparison so you don't have to!

Here is how much it'll cost to refill your supermarket jars.

Almost all our herbs and spices are cheaper than the compared supermarkets.

Not only do we have a huge range of affordably priced herbs and spices in store, but we operate with a buy-what-you-need model.

Supermarkets charge you by the size of a jar, meaning you often end up with tiny portions (e.g. Bay Leaves) or tonnes of excess resulting in food & money waste.
Not to mention the unfair mark up caused by slapping an average price on all the items in their range, rather than individually applied prices that are more closely related to their wholesale costs...

With us you can buy exactly how much you want or need.
Need just 1 teaspoon of a specific herb or spice for that new recipe? Or a single nutmeg? We've got you covered, especially in emergency situations where you can grab one of our free paper bags for storage and transport.

Of course you can also bring in your previously-used supermarket jars and fully stock up your cupboard of culinary dreams!

We also aim to offer high quality, ethically sourced ingredients and regularly taste test them for freshness & quality control.

Shop with us for better quality, to support local, for cheaper prices, less food & money waste and most importantly; less packaging.

19/08/2023

Foundry Roasters Coffee is back in stock! We've got a range of Comfort, Adventure & Decaf available in store.

Don't have a grinder? We can grind beans for you at no extra cost!

Filling these up smelled AMAZING.

18/08/2023

Is your business or workplace interested in making some eco changes?

We're happy to work with businesses to order wholesale eco products through our suppliers, advise on small changes you can make that have a big impact, and provide large quantity refills.

Not only will you be making a difference to our precious world, but making small changes and pledges to improve your businesses footprint is important to your customers.

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Customers cite the following factors as likely to alienate them from a business.

84% - poor environmental track record

83% - unsustainable packaging

82% - irresponsible sourcing of materials & ingredients

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50% of global consumers say theyve made a move to become more eco-friendly in the last 6 months.

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51% of consumers say they try to avoid products if they know it's bad for the environment

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Drop us a message if you're interested in working together in reducing our footprint.

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