Far from banning stoves the Government is now offering helpful advice on how you can use them to burn wood efficiently with the minimum impact on local air quality in Defra's 'Burn Better, Breathe Better' campaign. This is great news for all of us who love our stoves, but more importantly for those people who have no other option but to rely on their wood burner for most of their heating. Burn Better, Breath Better explains that by adopting some small changes in the way that we burn can not only improve the air that we all breathe by reducing the amount of pollution produced but also use less fuel to produce more heat and reduce the risk of dangerous chimney fires. If you're new to stoves then the information provided could prove invaluable and even if you're not, we think it's a timely reminder of the responsibilities that we all have as stove owners.
On 2nd May 2026 (starting at 10am), we're hosting a live cooking demonstration with Jasper Castel, private dining chef and local food figure best known as co-owner of The Boathouse Restaurant in Bangor. Jasper will be cooking on the Big Green Egg throughout the day — expect proper food, real fire, and a few things you probably haven't tried on a BBQ before.
Mark your calendars! On Saturday, 10th May 2025, from 10am to 2pm, The Stove Yard, Newtownards is hosting a Big Green Egg Demo Day — a must for anyone who loves great food and outdoor cooking.
