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'Sanctuary Products'  
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Buy online - we ship worldwide - or email Fr John at jas4430@aol.com to buy in person
SPECIAL OFFER* (see below) 
BUY 2, GET 1 FREE (+ p&p) on lip balms & skin creams 
UK orders only - while stocks last


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50ml Sanctuary Coconut hand and skin cream

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Handmade at St Augustine's Abbey, Chilworth near Guildford, UK , this nourishing, non-greasy and easily absorbed organic cream is the ideal choice for those who favour less traditional scents. In addition to the blend of organic oils, beeswax, cocoa butter, and aloe vera juice, a distinctive coconut fragrance has been added to this cream which appeals to both men and women. A number of our male testers have responded positively to the soothing and calming properties of this product and have recommended it as an aftershave balm with a difference. This cream’s aroma is reminiscent of exotic destinations, and typically leaves the skin feeling clean and refreshed while imparting sweet, tropical undertones. FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY.

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St Augustine's Abbey, Chilworth, UK BENEDICTINE ABBEY SHOP - choose from 80 religious items, beeswax skin creams & gifts: we ship worldwide


SPECIAL OFFER* from 23 March 2024 

BUY 2, GET 1 FREE (+ p&p) on lip balms & skin creams - while stocks last


Thank you for considering buying our products. The following offer is for UK based orders only and not for outside of the UK. 


Simply place your order and we will add one extra of the same Sanctuary Products skin cream or lip balm for every two items purchased free of charge plus postage and packing costs. 


Here is how to order online: just choose and pay for two of the same items on our website and a third of the same item of the same flavour (flavours are subject to availability and we ask you to kindly allow us to send you an alternative flavour if we are out of stock) will be added to your order free of charge plus postage and packaging. You can order as many items as you like but the offer is proving popular and is subject to availability. 


The offer is only open to members of the public, is subject to availability and can be ended at any time. The offer is not available to commercial outlets re-selling these products. Please contact us for bulk purchasing details. Please also see our General Terms & Conditions below. The offer can end at anytime, without notice.


Please note that owing to the popularity of this offer, we ask that you kindly accept subsitute products and not alway the exact flavours you order while stocks last. 


The offer can end at any time.





GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS 


Thank you for considering buying our products. We now ship worldwide. You can buy online or email Fr John at jas4430@aol.com to buy in person. 


POSTAGE AND PACKAGING


Postage charges are set by the Royal Mail and indicated at the online checkout. We add a handling fee for the packaging and packing of each order. There is no postage to pay on UK based orders over £100 (we charge postage for all international orders).


DELIVERY 


Subject to stock availability, we aim to despatch orders within 48 hours of receipt and delivery will be 1 - 3 working days later to UK mainland addresses and longer, as stated by the Royal Mail, for international deliveries. 


We use Royal Mail International Standard for our postal deliveries to countries outside the UK. It aims to deliver in the following timescales:

- Europe delivery aim: 3-5 working days

- Worldwide delivery aim: 6-7 working days


More information about Royal Mail International Standard delivery  is available here: https://www.royalmail.com/sending/international/international-standard


It is, however, preferable to allow 5 working days for UK orders and longer for international orders as there will be times when the volume of orders will prevent us from achieving that goal (the lead up to Christmas for example).


RETURNING GOODS 


If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, please return it to us within 10 days for a prompt exchange or refund. The goods must be returned unused and in their original packaging to the following address:


St Augustine's Abbey, Sample Oak Lane, Chilworth, Surrey, GU4 8QR United Kingdom 


Please note: carriage costs associated with returned goods are to be paid by the customer.


Please remember to obtain a Proof of Posting Certificate from the Post Office or equivalent as we cannot be held responsible for items lost in the post. We will refund your money within 7 days of receipt of the goods.


We endeavour to ensure that all the information on this website is correct and fairly stated but are unable to accept liability for any errors or omissions.


Liability cannot be accepted for any damage caused by use of materials supplied by us. 


Compensation for faulty goods will extend only to the value of the goods purchased from us.


We cannot be liable for any losses for your order not arriving on time, although we will do our utmost to ensure that goods do arrive on time and in good condition at all times. 


DAMAGED GOODS 


In order to comply with our carriers' terms of insurance, we must be informed (by telephone or email) of any damage to goods in transit within 3 days of receipt. 


Email: jas4430@aol.com

Call: + 44 (0) 1483 899360.


THANK YOU 


Thank you for buying our products. 

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'Then are they truly monks when they live by the labour of their own hands'
Rule of St Benedict, Chapter 48


Since the foundation of St Augustine’s Abbey in Ramsgate in 1856 and since we relocated to Chilworth in Surrey in 2011, the Benedictine monks have sought various ways to support themselves. 


In 2004, one of the monks took possession of a colony of bees which became a well established monastic apiary with a number of hives. Our delicious organic honey continues to sell well subject to availability (although demand always exceeds yield).


In 2007, a novice monk suggested making traditional beeswax furniture polish, as a way of using up the surplus beeswax from our apiary. Sanctuary Polish is made using genuine turpentine, following a traditional recipe which is sure to nourish and protect all manner of home furnishings from dining room tables to parquet floors.


After several months, a friend of the monastery suggested making a beeswax lip balm. Although some of the monks had never heard of using beeswax for cosmetic purposes, a recipe was soon discovered and production of Sanctuary Balm began. A few years on, the monks currently offer a range of seven different flavoured 25ml beeswax lip balms, which not only moisturise and offer relief for dry, sore or chapped lips but also provide a long lasting savour thanks to the high grade organic essential oils used in the preparation.


In March 2008, the monks began preparing Sanctuary Skin Cream, a moisturising hand and skin cream which contains a blend of organic oils, beeswax, cocoa butter and aloe vera juice. The cream is presented in 50ml  containers and is available in honey & rose, lavender, coconut, vanilla and natural unscented. 


According to supply and demand, we sometimes use organic beeswax in the production process from other trusted sources.


In addition to the monastic products highlighted above, one of our new monks makes Chilworth Rosary Beads of cord. 


There are also a number of further items available from our online shop which, although not made by the monks of our monastery, we feel may be of particular interest to people looking at this web shop. We welcome any comments and feedback regarding the range and quality of our produce.


You can watch Fr John here talking more about Sanctuary Products: 

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