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Case Study
**The Cumberland** Christmas Hamper
When The Cumberland Building Society celebrated its 175th anniversary, they wanted to mark the occasion with a fun, feel-good Christmas gift for their team.
Herdy were tasked with creating something memorable, meaningful, and unmistakably on-brand for their festive celebrations. 750 bespoke hampers were designed, printed, packed, and delivered in just over three weeks.
Each hamper included: A fun, colourful mug, coaster, all butter shortbread in collectible tin, a thermal drinking flask, colourful water bottle, cosy socks, a playful car freshener, a collectible keyring, A5 notebook, magnetic notepad and a pen.
"We recently arranged a corporate gift with Herdy, and the entire experience was seamless from start to finish. The team made the process incredibly easy, offering great value for money while still delivering a high quality, thoughtful product. What really stood out for us was how creatively they incorporated our branding in a quirky and engaging way – adding a uniqueness to the gift. The hampers were a huge success with our colleagues and we wouldn’t hesitate working with Herdy again in future.”
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**Armstrong Watson** 160th Anniversary Mug
Armstrong Watson, Cumbria’s largest accountancy and financial advisory firm, supports businesses, families, and communities across the North of England and Scottish Borders.
To mark their 160th anniversary, they wanted to move away from traditional corporate gifting, so we created a bespoke collection of Herdy accountancy characters, bringing warmth, personality, and a human touch to a profession often seen as serious.
The result is a distinctive, engaging expression of an approachable professional services brand who are rooted in their community and providing positive outcomes for the people they serve.
“We’re incredibly proud of our partnership with Herdy. Bringing together two iconic Cumbrian brands has always created something special, joyful, memorable, and rooted in the spirit of our region. Herdy’s fun, charm and creativity resonate deeply with our clients and communities, and every collaboration reminds us of the power of celebrating Cumbria together.”
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**Mountain Rescue** ‘Ewe Tube’ Neckwarmer
Herdy collaborated with the Lake District Search & Mountain Rescue Association to create a fun and colourful ‘Mountain Rescue’ neckwarmer, supporting the LDASMRA ‘Be Adventure Smart’ campaign. Featuring ‘Mountain Rescue Herdy’ helping to keep the Lake District safe, this product celebrated the brave volunteers who protect everyone enjoying a day out on the fells.
For every Herdy Mountain Rescue Ewe Tube sold, £1.50 was donated directly to the Lake District Search & Mountain Rescue Association, helping to support their vital, life-saving work.
"I am writing to express our thanks for the £2,541 donation, raised from the sale of your special edition Mountain Rescue Ewe Tube. As you will know, all donations to LDSAMRA are used to support the work of the 12 Lake District mountain rescue teams so the money will be put to a very good use. We are most grateful for your continuing support.”
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**The University Of Cumbria** 'Little Herdy' Graduation Day Memento
For over a decade, the University of Cumbria has celebrated graduates with the gift of a 'Little Herdy' soft toy, created as a bespoke piece with a custom swing tag. This charming keepsake has become a tradition, accompanying graduates as they embark on new adventures across the globe. Each Little Herdy carries memories of achievement and connection. One has even reached the South Pole!
Case Study
**Booths ** Special Edition Yorkshire & Lancashire Tea Towel
When Booths set out to celebrate their proud Northern roots, they partnered with Herdy to create two joyful, characterful tea towels, each one capturing the spirit of its county. Yorkshire’s design featured a tweed clad Herdy character alongside a cute Yorkshire terrier and a cheeky, lovable ferret. Lancashire’s version featured a clog wearing Herdy character alongside Lancashire’s iconic red rose and Bury’s famous black pudding.
The result? Two playful, personality-packed gifts that struck a chord with customers and flew off the shelves in-store, a great example of how thoughtful, locally inspired design can turn a simple item into something memorable that feels personal, distinctive, and genuinely fun.
“We were delighted to work with Herdy on our bespoke Booths tea towels. The whole process was smooth and professional from start to finish, and the final design perfectly captured our brand with a fun, high-quality finish. They’ve been incredibly well received by both colleagues and customers.”
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**Grasmere School** Notebook
To celebrate an extraordinary 400 years of education Grasmere school asked Herdy to create a bespoke illustrated, limited edition notebook - a cheerful tribute to four centuries of learning, community and heritage.
All proceeds raised from the sale of the notebook contibute to Grasmere School’s £200,000 fundraising campaign aimed at improving and extending the school’s facilities.
“We were absolutely thrilled to collaborate with the iconic Herdy brand on the Grasmere School notebook, a beautiful celebration of 400 years of education at the heart of our village.”
Case Study
**Beetham's Nurseries ** 40th Anniversary, Special Edition Tea Towel
Herdy created a bespoke limited edition tea towel for Beetham Nurseries in Cumbria to celebrate their 40th year in business. Herdwick sheep are known as the ‘Lakekand Gardeners’ so the fit was perfect! The illustration depicted a ‘wander’ through the nursery, café and shops, highlighting all the things Beetham had to offer.
“Working with Herdy on our 40th anniversary tea towel was a complete pleasure from start to finish. The attention to detail in the design process was incredible, and we were delighted with how the finished product reflected our business, with an unmistakable Herdy personality!”
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