National Pie Day - Our Recommendations

Happy National Pie Day!

We've made a list of our favourite pie places in Gloucestershire.

1. The Weighbridge Inn, Minchinhampton

Famous for their '2in1 Pie', The Weighbridge Inn is situated in the beautiful Cotswolds. If you're looking for a meal to remember, look no further than their '2in1 pie'. This dish has remained on the menu for over forty years and combines all the elements of your dish into one bowl.
Visit their website here.

2. The Stable, Cheltenham

If you're looking for a more modern take on the traditional pie, why not visit The Stable? Positioned in the centre of the spa town, and set over two stories of listed Cheltenham, this dining experience adds grandeur to your pie.
Visit their website here. 

3. Royal Oak, Burford

The Royal Oak is a harming country pub in Burford, Oxfordshire. Serving up delicious food as well as plentiful pies, this establishment is sure to hit the spot.
Visit their website here.

4. The Crown & Tuns, Deddington

Known locally as the 'pie pub', The Crown & Tuns is tucked away in the Cotswolds town of Deddington. Every dish on their menu is homemade, freshly baked to order and cooked with locally sourced ingredients.
Visit their website here.

5. The Kings Arms, Stow-on-the-Wold

Nestled away in the Cotswolds town of Stow-on-the-Wold, The Kings Arms is the epitome of charm and character. For a traditional pie and pub experience make sure to seek out this quirky eatery.
Visit their website here.

Sincerely Madia & Matilda

National Popcorn Day - Our Top TV Picks for 2019

Happy National Popcorn Day!

To celebrate national popcorn day we’ve compiled a list of TV and movies to look out for in 2019.

With 2018’s best TV and Film picks firmly behind us, it’s time to see what 2019 has in store for our screens this year. 

5 Movies coming to theatres soon 

1. Little Women 

The story of four sisters coming of age during the aftermath of the civil war. Directed by Greta Gerwig, this is the eighteenth adaptation of the original novel written by Louisa May Alcott. Featuring Meryl Streep, Emma Watson Timothee Chalamet, and Saorise Ronan, the film is set for screens near you in December 2019.
To find out more about this film click here.

2. Lion King – Life Action 

Directed by Jon Favreau, The Lion King live action remake features a star-studded cast - with Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, James earl Jones and Beyonce playing the role of some of the major characters. Look out for this Disney remake this July.

To find out more about this film click here.

3. Toy Story 4 

The third sequel to the original Toy Story movie i set for release in June 2019. Following your favourite toys, Woody and the gang are joined by new toy Forky and discover just how big the world can be for a toy.To find out more about this film click here.

4. The Goldfinch 

Join Theodore Decker as he starts a new life with a wealthy upper east side family after his mother is tragically killed in a bombing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

This film  is set to hit cinemas in October 2019.

To find out more about this film click here.

5. Rocketman 

Rocketman is a British musical drama film based on the life of Elton John. The film is directed by Dexter Fletcher and written by Lee Hall, and stars the likes of Taron Egerton and Jamie Bell and Richard Madden. The film follows John's early life as a student at the Royal Academy of Music, through to his successful music career.

The film premieres in May 2019.

To find out more about this film click here.

5 TV series making a comeback in 2019

1. The Crown – Season 3 

Based on an award-winning play, "The Audience", this royal drama showcases the life of Queen Elizabeth II from the 1940s to modern times. Featuring a fabulous cast of Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Olivia Coleman and Helena Bonham Carter - this show is in its third series and a must watch this year!

To find out more about this show click here.

2. Game of Thrones – Season 8
The eighth and final season of this fantasy drama is set to hit our screens this April. Unlike previous seasons, season 8 is made up of six episodes. If you've been obsessed with the last 7 seasons, you definitely don't want to miss this one!

To find out more about this show click here.

3. Peaky Blinders – Season 5 

Peaky Blinders enjoyed one of its most successful seasons last year and the new one promises to deliver. This period drama sees the return of all your favourite actors including Cillian Murphy, Tom Hardy, Sophie Rundle and Helen McCrory.

To find out more about this show click here.

4. Killing Eve – Season 2 

2018 saw the world go crazy for season 1 of Killing Eve. Jodie Comer and Sandra Oh have been boosted into the limelight with everyone trying to get a sneak peak or spoiler for season 2. Killing Eve is an eight-part adaptation of the Codename Villanelle novella series from English author Luke Jennings. If you loved season 1, season 2 will not disappoint - keep an eye out in April.

To find out more about this show click here.

5. Stranger Things – Season 3 

Top rated sci-fi drama, Stranger Things, is back and better than before. Bring back your favourite characters Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown), Mike (Finn Wolfhard), Joyce (Winona Ryder), Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo) and Lucas (Caleb McLaughlin). The show is believed to drop in July 2019.

To find out more about this show click here.

Sincerely Madia & Matilda

Fashion Revolution Week - Meet The Team

Discover Madia & Matilda at the Ethical Fashion & Lifestyle PopUp. 

                We will be showcasing our collections at 

               39 Pepper Street, London, E14 9RP, UK.

Madia & Matilda is designed and produced in the beautiful Cotswolds by Shalize Nicholas. Shalize graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University after working within the industry for retailers and designers, such as Mary Katrantzou in Paris, Tesco's and Littlewoods. 

Set apart from the 'fast-fashion' industry, Madia & Matilda's chief objective is to create using zero waste ethics. Unfortunately, the fact that most fashion retailers view wearing the same clothes more than once as 'uncool' has negative effects on the environment. Clothes put into landfill create waste which takes years to biodegrade. We at Madia & Matilda oppose the rule that fashion is transient and disposable, and aim to produce garments with the lowest environmental impact possible.

What we are doing differently

Our brand was born from a wish to contribute positively to the idea of “slow fashion”. This view of fashion emphasises the importance of respect for the planet and the sources of the materials we use to make our garments. We hand-make all our clothes and have the greatest respect both for our workers and the materials we use. The clothes are made from recycled fabrics which might normally be thrown away. Some garments are up-cycled: transformed from old or unwanted garments to beautiful new ones. 

We also offer an alterations service in our shop, mending and adjusting customers’ worn and torn clothes to give them a new lease of life. 

Our clothes are intended to be timeless pieces to add to the customer’s existing wardrobe. In this way we like to think of our business as a kind of antidote to the rigid seasons-based fashion industry we are urged to subscribe to on the high street today.

Check our website for a general overview of what we do and to stay updated on our press releases. www.madiamatilda.co.uk

Opportunities 

Madia and Matilda provide opportunities for local and young people, encouraging them to gain experience. We work with universities and local colleges and initiatives, bringing production back to Britain. 

All our packaging is biodegradable and we recycle where ever possible.

Free registration: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kitty-ferreira-friends-ethic…to be kept up to date with in store events, from swishing to workshops.

Connect with our in store seamstress for repair, mend and alterations and details on each brand will follow shortly:) #whomademyclothes#fashionrevolution

International Women's Day 2018

Who Run the World? (Girls and Boys Working in Harmony to Overcome the Toxic Agenda of a Capitalist Patriarchy)

Beyoncé is in the house, yo. Thursday 8th March is International Women's Day (IWD), so we're all about celebrating women. Just like any other day, really! 

Image courtesy of International Women's Day website

It's 100 years since women in Britain were given the vote by King George V on February 6th 1918. This right was afforded to women over the age of 30 who met certain property qualifications, and these conditions were slowly lifted over time until here we are in 2018, skipping merrily to the polling station to cast our hard-earned vote.

No IWD post would be complete without mention of the formidable Suffragettes who fought with incredible bravery to secure their places as valuable and contributing members of British society. Shout out to you, Wonder Women! We tread your path with joy and pride.


Women have made huge progress in the last 100 years. Here are some highlights:

• 1922— Law of Property Act states that husband and wife will inherit property equally
• 1928— All women have voting rights equal to men's
• 1958— Life Peerages Act entitles women to sit in the House of Lords for the first time
• 1967— Abortion Act evolves, allowing doctors to perform the operation if the pregnancy was in any way dangerous. This ruling became increasingly flexible 
• 1974— the Pill becomes widely available through the NHS
• 1976— Race Relations Act makes it illegal to discriminate on grounds of race in employment and education
• 1985— Equal Pay (Amendment) Act entitles women to be paid the same as men who are doing work of equal value
• 1994— After years of serious campaigning by women's organisations, rape in marriage is recognised as a crime
• 2004— Gender Recognition Act allows transgender people to live fully and permanently in their acquired gender to gain legal recognition in that gender

Wow!

So now for a small selection of ladies who are not taking sh*t from anyone. ANYONE. 

Munroe Bergdorf

We'd be surprised if you haven't heard of this amazing woman. She's been making a lot of headlines recently, expressing her views on sexuality and gender, feminism and individuality. She's had a lot of backlash as a result, but has that shut her up? Nah. We love this article, where she talks about the L’Oréal racism scandal. 

Image courtesy of Twitter

Meghan Markle

Meghan's already incurred a lot of buzz. She's passionate about women's welfare and has been an ambassador for UN Women. She holds an extremely influential position, which could be used to do an enormous amount of good for progress in resolving women's issues. We know that so much of this progress is pushed by women everywhere, of all classes, but having someone like Meghan to represent it can be a huge asset to the effort. 

Image courtesy of Royal Central

Lucy Siegle

Lovely Lucy is championing ecological solutions to everyday, problems via her column in The Guardian (we heard she's just left, but you can still read the articles!). She's a big advocate for going plastic free and looking for more ecological sanitary and cleaning products. Lucy is pushing for conscious shopping  (just like we are) and cautious consumerism. Hear hear!

Image courtesy of The True Cost

Sincerely Madia & Matilda