shoemakers
*hand made footwear your feet will love**belts and bags*
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.ukHand 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. All fully repairable.
Visitors to Susie's Shoes, shoemakers, are advised to telephone before travelling, preferably the night before, but if you just happen to be passing we will always be pleased to see you. If inserts are worn please remember to bring them with you.
Now is a good time to think about shoes and sandals likely to be required in the Summer. There are stock items but special requirements will take a few weeks to make.
Please scroll down for venues, photographs, price list, local attractions, places to eat and places to stay.
We are sorry that we will not be attending Fakenham Farmers' Market until June or July..Soles and heels are as depicted in the photographs below. We do not do high heels.
We are also sorry that we do not repair, alter or build up shoes other than of our own manufacture but we know a man who does....
John Coppack at Fakenham Heel Bar. Tel: 01328 851661. Web: www.fakenhamheelbar.co.uk email: info@fakenhambeelbar.co.uk He also does glass cutting, trophies, etc. etc. You will find him in Oak Street, Fakenham, just past the library.
NEW IN STOCK
Side Lacing size 6
Side Lacing shoe size 8
St. George Boot size 6
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. There is a small one off charge of £35 for special patterns.
Tracker Sandal Davey Sandal
Cleo sandal
Walkers Open Toe Ufoes Sandy Sandals
Mules
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 try on with no obligation to buy with standard sizes.
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 on the grass.
Can be found on Google Earth "Susie's Shoes, Norfolk, UK"
Would customers please note that due to the high quantity of orders for special foot shape requirements there is now an initial charge of £40 for special design. Subsequent orders for shoes/sandals already designed will not bear this charge. Patterns will be kept for future reference.
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PRICES TO END APRIL, 2012 |
Size 8 - 9 |
Size 10 - 12 |
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Sandals – open toe |
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Tracker Sandals |
59.00 |
60.00 |
62.00 |
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Sandy Sandals |
68.00 |
69.00 |
72.00 |
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Cleo Sandals |
72.00 |
74.00 |
76.00 |
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Davey (for men)(Velcro + £10) |
69.00 |
71.00 |
73.00 |
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Dorrington (swollen feet)FROM |
76.00 |
78.00 |
79.00 |
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Sandals - closed toe Latchett |
69.00 |
70.00 |
72.00 |
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Walkers |
69.00 |
70.00 |
7200 |
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Ufoes |
69.00 |
70.00 |
72.00 |
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Wendy |
6800 |
69.00 |
71.00
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Mules 2 or 3 colour, lined Mules 1 colour, lined |
68.00 62.00 |
69.00 63.00 |
72.00 66.00 |
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Shoes |
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St. John (front lacing) From |
84.00 |
85.00 |
89.00 |
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Side lacing From |
84.00 |
85.00 |
89.00 |
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Boots (prices on specification) |
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St. George FROM |
85.00 |
88.00 |
93.00 |
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Rowan |
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96.00 |
99.00 |
111.00
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Belts
£18 - £33
OTHER CRAFTS TO VISIT IN THE EAST BILNEY AREA
Traditional Passementerie - a family run business (just down the road from us) 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 (just around the corner from us) - 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 binder. Greenburn, River Lane, East Bilney, NR22 4HN (just the other end of East Bilney).
Book arts courses - vellum over boards workshop
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Erica Bovill restores antique furniture.
Tel: 01362 860174
Robert Geldard - Blank greetings cards. Susie's Shoes, shoemakers, now have a selection of blank greetings cards depicting local photographs taken by our son Robert and daughter-in-law Fiona. See their art on www.redbubble.com and www.photos4me.com
PLACES TO STAY
Orchard Cottage - A stone's throw from Susie's Shoes.
'A splendid bed and breakfast'. The Drift, Gressenhall, NR20 4EH.
Web: www.walkers-norfolk.co.uk Email: ann@walkers-norfolk.co.uk
Tel: 01362 860265
Park House (Luxury bed and breakfast). Brisley Road, North Elmham, NR20 5DL.
Tel: 01362 668933. Web: www.parkhousebedandbreakfast.co.uk
The Railway & Tracks 40 Station Road, North Elmham NR20 5HH.
Pub food. Large function room. Tel: 01362 668300. B & B and camping.
The King's Head 2 Holt Road, North Elmham. NR20 5JB. Tel: 01362 668856
'Rougham' Blakeney, North Norfolk - a 5 minute walk from Blakeney Quay.
Proprietor: Nicolette Hallett
Email nicolette@sizzel.net
Web: www.blakeneyholidayhome.co.uk Tel: 01379 783201.
Norfolk Cottage Hideaways - proprietor Lena Curtis
Web: www.norfolkcottagehideaways.co.uk
email:enquiries@norfolkcottagehideaways.co.uk
Tel: 01362 687781
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
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
Sustrans National cycle route No. 13. This cycle route passes Susie's Shoes at Church Road, East Bilney and we shall be pleased to see cyclists at our barn with no obligation to buy. Just come and see what we do.
North Elmham Saxon Cathedral. English Heritage, free entry.
Way marked walks. A.A. recommended.
Pensthorpe Nature Reserve and Gardens in over 500 acres of Norfolk Countryside.
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.
Open March - Oct. 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
Great Walsingham Barns Cafe.
On a recent cycle ride we came across Great Walsingham Barns Cafe (signposted Textile Barns but there are no textiles!) where we had a lovely home cooked meal of pie, boiled minted new potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and gravy followed by lemon meringue and blackcurrant sauce with cream. Delicious! We then had a browse around the galleries in the complex before cycling home.
We have subsequently revisited this cafe on one of our cycle rides and once again enjoyed their famous pies BUT noticed that they are not open during the winter months.
Tel. 01328 822255. Email: nisapaulesmemay@hotmail .com
Whitwell and Reepham Railway
On yet another cycle ride today (29th September 2011) we came across this old railway station where much work is being undertaken by the Whitwell & Reepham Railway Preservation Society. It was closed in 1959. Apparently the aim is to relay a single track at this point and to run trains on it. This forms part of the Marriots Way and it is intended to 'share' the track with walkers, cyclists and horse riders. Attempts are being made to find an alternative route past the station for horses but it has not been possible to locate the owners of the land which would form a possible route. Hopefully all aims will be achieved in the end. This venue is for hire.
Web: www.whitwellstation.com email: info@whitwellstation.com
WEBSITES GIVING FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE LOCAL AREA -
Touchlocal Norwich.
