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Nalu Team News: Sophie Hellyer - 25th January 2010

 A North Devon surfer has won a modelling competition — beating off some 3,000 contestants. Nalu beads team rider Sophie Hellyer, 22, has recently won the World Sports Model 2009 competition. Sophie is currently ranked second in England at surfing and has previously been the English Junior and British Schools champion. As winner of the competition, Sophie has taken part in a fashion shoot and interview out in the current Health and Fitness magazine.The competition, which looks at health and athleticism was judged by Michelle Washington, owner of W Athletic modeling agency; Olympic swimmers Mark Foster and Sharon Davies; Pete Muir, editorial director of Men's Fitness; Mary Comber, editor of Health and Fitness Magazine; fitness model Jamie Eason and sports photographer, Vince Starr.

 

 

 

Nalu Team News: Laura Crane - 25th January 2010

Young Nalu team rider Laura Crane, is 'down under' competing in THE QUIKSILVER ISA World Junior Championship which has kicked off in New Zealand — representing Great Britain. Laura is proudly flying the Devon flag as they take on the cream of the world's youth surfing talent in both team and individual competition. Laura just returned from South Africa where she put in some 'winter training' in the sunshine. The World Junior Champs are held at Piha Beach on the west coast of the North Island, New Zealnd, the spectacular surroundings is a most  suitable setting for this amazing event. Aiming to improve on last year's team placing of 16th, Team GB, consisting of 12 stand-out  juniors,  who have been working hard. With the advantage of an early arrival, Laura and the team have had five days to train, surf the beach and get a feel for the waves prior to the comp.

Nalu Craft Day @ Tiki - 28th November

Free one hour sessions with the designers of Nalu Beads.

28th November at the Tiki Surf Shop, Braunton, Devon.

THE NEW NALUBEADS GIFT BOX - 26TH AUGUST 2009 -

    

Its finally here! thank-you for all the positive feedback saying how much you love our new nalubeads gift box!

we have to say we love it to!!                                                                                                   

Our cleverly designed nalubeads box looks great and will be supplied with every bead purchase,

whether you buy just one bead or a whole collection,

it will keep your beads safe and secure in transit but also makes a unique display case.

It is made from 70% recycled materials and is 100% recyclable compostable and biodegradable

but we are sure this is not something you are going to want to throw away!

           

 

SurfGirl - Festival Spread (June edition) - 22nd June 2009

 

Check out Nalu Beads in this month's SurfGirl magazine.

Festival madness, you've gotta love it! Three days of tramping around, listening top your favouite bands. It's what summer was made for.

 

 

 

JUST THE BEAD - As featured in SurfGirl magazine (April edition) - 22nd April 2009

A couple of ocean loving art students Lisa Adams and Kerry Mansfield had been talking about working on a collaborative project for years. Then Kerry taught herself to make glass beads and Nalu Beads was formed. SurfGirl asked Lisa about their venture.

What was the inspiration for Nalu Beads?
Where we live is our inspiration....we are based in Croyde, North Devon, so surfing and the stunning coastline is not surprisingly a big influence. We share a love of the sea, although Kerry would rather paint it and I would rather be in it!

What was your aim?
We could see real potential in creating a credible piece of surf lifestyle jewellery. We wanted to offer an alternative to the mass produced, often unethically sourced jewellery sometimes found in seaside retail outlets.

Tell us a bit more about the beads?
Our first collection, the Break Bead collection, was based on the local breaks on the North Devon coastline. Now theres the Retro Bettys, The Islands and the Sticks, so you can choose your favourite break, board and heroine or your favourite colours and yes, they can be worn in the sea!

THE NEW NALUBEADS BOX - 26th March 2009

We are insisting on sustainable packaging as we want to have the least possible impact on the globe SO we have got together with some nice people from Atlas Packaging who are helping us to develop a box that is made from a material that is 100% recyclable, compostable and bio-degradable, it also has a minimum of 70% recycled content AND we're supporting a local company in doing so... thinking global, supporting local... its our favourite mantra right now! Lets all try it.

 

 

 

 

NALUBEADS THE ORIGINAL SURF BEAD LAUNCH THE NEW CORNISH BREAKS RANGE FOR SUMMER 2009 - 26th March 2009

Nalubeads, the South West based surf bead company, will be introducing 9 new bead designs. The "Cornish Breaks" will be the first of two collections representing Cornish surf destinations. The first collection will include Fisral, Polzeath, Bude, Morgan Porth, Watergate Bay, Crantock, Holywell Bay, St Agnes, Porthmeor and Sennen Cove. Lisa Adams, co founding partner, says "With so many Cornish surf spots to choose from we decided not to limit ourselves to one collection".

The Cornish Break collection will be available from Tiki in Braunton and online at nalubeads.com.

NALUBEADS LAUNCH THEIR ORIGINAL SURF BEAD FOR SUMMER 2009 - 24th February 2009

Nalubeads of Croyde Bay in the South West of England have identified a gap within the surf retail market for more individual and higher quality jewelry items.

Nalubeads handcraft exclusive, Murano glass beads that can be worn in any number of ways. Each bead is individually designed and inspired by the many different aspects of surfing.

Their new range includes 4 collections:

• The Breaks - The 9 top surfing hotspots of North Devon

• The Retro Bettys - 8 legendary girls of surf

• The Sticks - Board shapes

• The Islands - Beautiful island surfing destinations

Kerry Mansfield, co founder and designer said "Nalubeads provide the opportunity for the wearer to express their individuality by selecting beads that are meaningful or symbolic to their own experiences, their favourite beach....board shape....or hero.....so yours is a unique personal collection"

Nalubeads provide an antidote to the mass produced, often unethically sourced jewelry that has historically been found in surf retail outlets globally.

Authorised U.K Nalubeads retailer Tiki International have just launched the entire collection in their Braunton store, so it looks like the local Nalu story starts here...... at home in North Devon.

Nalubeads are also available online from nalubeads.com

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