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St David's Day
I know you are going to say to me that this is a little bit late! St David's Day, traditionally celebrated on the First of March, celebrates the life and work of St. David. Born around the year 500 he was a renowned preacher and founder of monastic sites, possibly founding the Abbey at Glastonbury. He is reputed to have made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem and brought back a stone which sits in St. David's Cathedral in Pembrokeshire. We don't make a puzzle of St David but we do ma
Julie Wilkins
5 hours ago


Pay Day. The day that you get Paid
Well its the last working day of the month. For many people this is payday. Its also a Friday and for those who may be paid weekly it too is Payday. I started my working life in a Bank. Wednesday and/orThursday was the day that the bigger companys and firms rang in with their order for the wages, which were paid in cash. We would have to put together the required amount, in the specified breakdown, so that the companies could make up the wage packets for handing out to their
Julie Wilkins
6 days ago


Fish For Friday
When I was little it was always fish for dinner on Fridays. Part of our tradition my Mum would tell my sister and me. When we were small it was those yummy "Fish Fingers", covered in breadcrumbs and served with chips and tinned processed peas. Funny name for them though, when you consider that fish do not have fingers at all. As we grew older it was school dinners and again fish for dinner on friday. This was battered and served with mashed potatoes and baked beans I seem to
Julie Wilkins
Feb 20


It's Pancake Day!
Otherwise known as Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday, and 47 days before Easter. This was the day for feasting before the start of Lent in the Christian Church calendar. Most of us love a pancake or two and topping's vary, from the traditional lemon and sugar, through syrup, bananas, blueberries, nuts and chocolate spread to the American version with bacon. The combinations are seemingly endless. We here at Grovely Puzzles do not make a puzzle with pancakes on it b
grovelyjigsawpuzzl
Feb 17


Unlucky Day?
Well today is Friday the 13th! Considered to be an unlucky day by many cultures around the world for all sorts of reasons, both historical, mythological and religious. Many of us are superstitious, black cats, walking under ladders, not tempting fate, crossing our fingers, not sitting 13 people down to a dinner table etc. But, and there is always a but, tomorrow will be Valentines Day. A lucky day for many when maybe your true love will pop the question "Will you Marry Me?"
Julie Wilkins
Feb 13




A Sad Day
Losing someone from you life is always difficult even if you have never met the person, have only spoken on the telephone and corresponded by email. We here at Grovely Puzzles first made puzzles for Tina Bone, a renowned Botanical and Wildlife artist in 2015. Originally just for her own sales, then we came to an agreement to offer them to our own customers. Sadly last year Tina was diagnosed with an uncurable cancer and lost her life earlier this year. Her images are delightf
Julie Wilkins
Feb 3


The Missing Piece!
Beautiful Puzzle, taken hours to complete and then Stop. There's a piece missing. How can this have happened? The Puzzle was brand new, the bag was unopened. I have been very careful. I search the floor, check my clothing in case it has become attached to me. I look everywhere but no I cannot find it. A real disappointment. What do you do about it? Well if you buy from us here at Grovely Puzzles, a UK based manufacturer, we will send you a new bag of puzzle pieces for your pu
Julie Wilkins
Jan 30




A little bit of History.
Did you know that the first puzzles came about around 1760, to lighten the severities of victorian education!! The first puzzles were beutifully engraved and hand coloured and embelished maps mounted on to mahogany and then cut using a fine marquetry saw along the boundaries of the countries and counties,and were then used in the teaching of geography. Heare at Grovely we also make disected maps in wood, But now we call them jigsaw puzzles and we also make them in Cardboard.
Julie Wilkins
Jan 22


Fund Raising
Have recently made puzzles for two local churches to raise funds for repairs. Bishopstone and and Tisbury. Puzzles seem to be a good way...
Julie Wilkins
Sep 18, 2025


Boris the Bulldog
Boris the Bulldog by Roger J. Bigg for Holmes Hotel Just finishing off a second batch of puzzles of this gorgeous image for the Holmes...
Julie Wilkins
Sep 12, 2025


Donkey Sanctuary
Julie was recently tasked with creating puzzles of 16 of the donkeys living at the sanctuary. They are all very different and each puzzle...

Michael Whitefoot
Aug 12, 2025


Jane Norman
We are excited to announce that we are in the process of creating charming little wooden puzzles, each measuring 140 x 140mm, that...

Michael Whitefoot
Jul 17, 2025


Paddle Steamer Waverley
Discover a piece of living history with this beautifully illustrated 25-piece wooden jigsaw puzzle! Featuring the Waverley — the world’s...

Michael Whitefoot
May 1, 2025


Tour The Factory
Have you ever wondered how jigsaw puzzles are made and packaged? Well here is your chance to come and visit a real life jigsaw puzzle...
Julie Wilkins
Apr 3, 2025
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