SHOEMAKERS

hand crafting footwear your feet will love

Hillside Barn, Church Road, East Bilney, Dereham, Norfolk , NR20 4HN
Tel: 01362 860312 - but we prefer you to email where possible
Email: geldardbilney@freenetname.co.uk           Web: http://www.susiesshoes.org.uk

Hand made men's and women's shoes, boots and sandals in many styles and colours with quality leather uppers and insoles. Rubber soles. Size 3upwards.

Visitors to Susie's Shoes are advised to telephone before travelling.

If inserts are worn please remember to bring them with you.

MESSAGE BOARD.    We had a sunny but a little windy day at Fakenham Farmers' Market on Saturday 28th August and we met many old friends and prospective new customers.  There were the usual market stalls including home reared beef, scrumptious bread, locally grown organic vegetables, pies and pasties, spicy things, apple juices, local wines, burgers, bacon rolls, steak rolls, animal feeds, pottery, firewood, baskets, fair trade, plants and many others and a craft fair in the church.

We regret that we will miss the next two farmers' markets but will be pleased to see prospective customers at the barn with no obligation to buy.  We would prefer that you telephone before travelling to ensure that we are in a suitable state of preparedne

GIRL'S BICYCLE FOR SALE, 20 INCH WHEELS - PLEASE SEE DETAILS AND PHOTOGRAPH AT END OF THIS WEBSITE.

Clive Tiller

We are delighted that you liked your new St. George boots as photo below.

 

NEW IN STOCK

Men's grey mules, sizes 11 and 12.   Also men's red mules, size 10 and green mules size 9.

WE WOULD ADVISE THAT WE ONLY REPAIR FOOTWEAR OF OUR OWN MAKING.

Find Us

        Approx 5 miles from Dereham and 7 miles from Fakenham.

      On the B1146 find East Bilney Garage (RENAULT). Opposite the garage  turn down Church Road.       

       Find Susie's Shoes in the barn on the right. Turn immediately past the barn and park LH on the grass.


          PRODUCTS

       BELTS

       Belts can be made any length.

        SHOES AND BOOTS

 

Some examples of styles and colour combinations.

If we have not got the shoe or colour required in stock customers may choose their colours from our sample leathers at no extra cost. Or they may send colour samples by way of crayon, paint or material and we will get as near to it as possible, sending you small sample leathers for you to choose from if required.

SUSIE'S SHOES, SHOEMAKERS, can make slight alterations to sole shape to accommodate bunions, sore toes, etc., and in some cases make allowances for inserts.

Tracker

Davey Sandal

                  

Cleo has a full back                                                               Antonia has an open back

Sandy                                                                                    Multi coloured mules

   

Multi coloured mules                                                             Sling back sandals

Ufoe                                                                                      Walker

 

 

                                                                       St. George Boots

 

Rowan Boots - height to customers' requirements

Side Lacing Shoes

 

Existing customers  may order by email or post sending a felt tip colour sample or similar.  We will then make up your footwear and advise when ready to 68try on with no obligation to buy with standard sizes. 

 

Would customers please note that due to the high quantity of special orders for special foot shape requirements there will be an initial charge of £30 for design.  Subsequent orders for shoes/sandals already designed will not bear this charge.  Existing customers will not be affected.  We regret having to make this charge but the time taken to design special shoes in quantity has reduced our production rate quite considerably.

Of course standard shoes will not bear this charge.

PRICES TO END AUGUST 2010

Size 3 - 7

Size 8 - 9

Size 10 - 12

Sandals – open toe 

£

£

£

Gina

66.00

67

68.00

       
       

Trackers

56.00

57.00

59.00

 Sling Back sandal

59.00

         60.00            62.00

Sandie

64.00

64.00

66.00

Cleo

64.00

66.00

67.00

Antonia

64.00

67.00

68.00

Davey (for men)(Velcro + £10)

64.00

67.00

67.00

Dorrington (swollen feet)

76.00

78.00

79.00

 

 

 

 

Sandals - closed toe

Latchett

 

62.00

 

64.00

 

66.00

Walkers

62.00

64.00

66.00

Ufoes

62.00

64.00

66.00

Wendy

62.00

64.00

66.00

 

Mules  2 or 3 colour, lined

Mules 1 colour, lined

57.00

47.00

58.00

49.00

62.00

52.00

Shoes

 

 

 

St. John (front lacing)     From

78.00

81.00

87.00

Side lacing                      From

78.00

81.00

87.00

 

 

 

 

Boots  (prices on specification)

 

 

 

St. George                       From

79.00

82.00

89.00

Rowan

     From

90.00

94.00

100.00

 

                        Belts

                £14 - £28

               

OTHER CRAFTS TO VISIT IN THE EAST BILNEY AREA

Traditional Passementerie - a family run business using traditional techniques and highest quality materials to create bespoke trimmings - bullion fringe, cut fringe, braids, tie-backs, tassels, cords and ropes, ornate buttons and rosettes.

Clare Hedges - Highfields, Church Road, East Bilney, Norfolk, N20 4HN.      Tel/fax 01362 860264.

Web:  http://www.traditionalpassementerie.co.uk

Woad-inc - Ian and Bernadette Howard - producers of indigo pigment from the woad plant.  An expanding range of textiles dyed with woad pigment includes throws, cushions, towels, hats, bags, hand woven and designer knitted scarves and wraps.  Workshops and visits available by arrangement.

Tel/fax 01362 860218.     web: http://www.woad-inc.co.uk

Clive Bovill - book binderGreenburn, River Lane, East Bilney, NR22 4HS.                  Tel: 01362 860174.

Book arts courses - vellum over boards workshop

PLACES TO STAY

Norfolk Cottage Hideaways - proprietor Lena Curtis 

Web: www.norfolkcottagehideaways.co.uk 

 email:enquiries@norfolkcottagehideaways.co.uk      

 Tel: 01362 687781         

The Bell Inn, Brisley - 2 night minimum stay.  Bar and restaurant.

Tel:  01362 668686

Cannot find an email address but you can do a Google search and it will come up.

Greenbanks Country Hotel - accommodation, restaurant and  indoor heated pool, private fishing lakes and free access to 9 acres of  wildflower meadows.

Full wheelchair access

Web: www.greenbankshotel.co.uk       Tel:   01362 87742

 Lydney House Hotel - proprietor David Impey.                     Norwhich Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE377QS.                               www.lydney-house.co.uk       Tel: 01760 723355 

 Thorpland Manor Barns - proprietors Mary and Derek Cafe. Thorpland Manor, Downham Road, Runcton Holme, King's Lynn.

Self catering accommodation.   Tel:  01553 810     Fax: 01553 831

Vaughn and Cristina Balding, Broadview, Hall Lane, Wiveton, Holt, NR25 7TG. 

Broadview Cottages,  (March Hare, Alice and Hatter). Built and run by the owners, Vaughn and Cristina, the cottages are situated down a farm track in the village of Wiveton.  They are a tranquil oasis where tradition, architecture and modern comforts blend in harmony.  

Email:  broadviewcottages@btinternet.com 

Web:  www.blakeney-cottages.co.uk

Hunters Hall - Park Farm, Swanton Morley, Norfolk, NR20 4JU

4 star bed and breakfast accommodation as well as a peaceful campsite hidden in the lush meadows surrounding Park Farm.

Tel:  01362 637457.    www.HuntersHall.com

    LOCAL ATTRACTIONS TO MAKE  YOUR DAY   - just a stone's throw from Susie's Shoes

                                  Pensthorpe Nature Reserve and Gardens in over 500 acres of Norfolk Countryside.    Open all

                                        A multi-award winning experience for all those who love nature, wildlife and the outdoors.

                                        Web: www.pensthorpe.com

                                        Sculthorpe Moor Community Nature Reserve, Fakenham, Norfolk

                                        Ample parking; bike racks; hot drinks; visitor centre; events. Venue for hire.

                                         Web:  www.sculthorpemoor.org     www.hawkandowl.org

                                        Gressenhall Rural Life Museum and Union Farm.

                                 CLOSED MOST OF THE WINTER except school holidays.

The history of the workhouse and Union Farm,  rare breed farm animals, children's playground,  restaurant and acres to walk around and enjoy.  Horse or tractor drawn cart rides around the farm.

Web:  www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk           

     WEBSITES GIVING FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE LOCAL AREA - 

http://www.e-dereham.info  

 www.information-britain.co.uk

Touchlocal Norwich.

 

GIRL'S USED BICYCLE FOR SALE.  20" WHEELS. GOOD CONDITION.  GEARS, BELL, ETC

               £35 o.n.o.