01/09/2026
We had a surprise visitor last week… and somehow the plasters became the main characters.
Someone raised concerns about what we do at Wicks & Spritz, so Environmental Health popped in for a chat. I’ll be honest: it caused a wobble and the sort of smile that says, “Of course, come in,” while your brain quietly escapes through the fire exit.
But the important bit is this: we follow the requirements and take safety seriously.
I’ve run businesses for over 20 years (yes I am nearly 40!), Wicks & Spritz has been going for nearly 6 years, and I’m a stickler for procedures. Behind the candles, cocktails and creative chaos is a very organised pile of paperwork.
🍽️ Event food is handled by an external caterer following the correct food-hygiene regulations.
📝 Every workshop and event is risk assessed — from Harewood House to our previous Gather events — and records are kept for 12 months. I’m now one form away from risk assessing the loo roll: paper cuts, rogue tube, proceed carefully.
🔥 The premises are fire risk assessed, with extinguishers in place. We love candles, but we’re not auditioning for a disaster film.
🕯️ Lighting candles in a candle shop is assessed and safe. “Lighting Candle in the Candle shop” Shocking headline, I know.
⚠️ Wet-floor signs are used when needed — mainly because we clean. Revolutionary.
🩹 Our first-aid box is stocked, and even the plasters are in date. Apparently plasters expire. I also had questions.
Jokes aside, this business is my livelihood. I would never risk it or, more importantly, our customers’ health and safety. We want Wicks & Spritz to be somewhere you can relax, make, laugh, shop and feel welcome.
If you ever have a genuine concern, please come and speak to us. We’re friendly, approachable and usually standing near something that smells lovely.
Finally, a genuine thank you to the person who asked for us to be checked. You caused a brief panic and turned me into a plaster detective, but you also gave us the chance to review everything and reassure our community.
Everything was checked, the paperwork was more than in order and the plasters are now minor celebrities.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m getting back to the fun stuff: bringing you fabulous workshops and gorgeous autumn products — all fully risk assessed, naturally. Those pumpkins aren’t going to make themselves. 🍂🎃