Be Our Guest – Winner’s Review

Fig and Willow

Discover Ilkley, funded by Ilkley BID, is giving people the opportunity to enjoy some complimentary shopping or eating out.  To take part, they need to complete a simple form telling us a bit more about themselves, their family, their favourite Ilkley businesses and places they’ve seen but never tried out.

Each month, one lucky applicant is chosen to visit one of the places they have listed and treat themselves with a £30 – £50 voucher.

Winner, Helen King from Ilkley, chose to spend her £50 at Fig & Willow on The Grove.

Why did you choose to spend your £50 at Fig & Willow?
I live in Ilkley so I know about the shop and have popped in occasionally. It’s an interesting shop, and it stocks a nice range of clothing which is different from what you may find in the chains, so I knew I wanted to spend my £50 there. It’s also good to support our local independent businesses. I went with my daughter as my shopping partner as she’s got really good taste.

What was your first impression inside?
It’s very warm and welcoming. Their clothing is very stylish – it’s something a bit different and the prices are reasonable as well. I know they stock a lot of sustainable items and different brands – their Scandi range is very popular.

It’s also got a lot of other interesting things like accessories, lovely cards, woolly socks etc. My daughter was particularly interested in their big candles which she thought would make a great Christmas or birthday present. It’s a real treasure trove of lovely things!

What did you buy?
I bought a really top quality chunky V-neck jumper. The label is Culture which I’d never heard of before – it’s one of their Scandinavian brands.

How was the service?
It was great, so friendly and welcoming. I ended up spending a bit extra for my jumper on top of the £50 but I wasn’t forced to buy anything. The lady there said I could’ve come back another day if there wasn’t anything I liked, or I could’ve spent part of the voucher. But I loved my jumper so bought it there and then.

Would you go back?
Yes, definitely!

Would you recommend to friends and family?
Yes absolutely. It’s a great place to shop for yourself or if you’re looking for gifts for someone.

Fig and Willow
8 The Grove, Ilkley, LS29 0LZ

If you would like to win up to £50 to enjoy some complimentary shopping or eating out in return for answering some questions about your visit, head over to our Be Our Guest Page to submit an application.

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