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.
This year marks a major milestone for The Stove Yard: 20 years at the heart of home heating in Northern Ireland. From our humble beginnings back in 2005 to becoming Northern Ireland’s leading stove and fire retailer, it’s been quite the journey—and we think that’s worth celebrating.
To thank our loyal customers and mark the occasion, we’re launching our 20th Anniversary Sale, with up to 40% off selected stoves, fires, and BBQs. The sale runs from April 1st to May 31st, and all offers are available in-store at our Newtownards showroom.
On Saturday, April 5th, from 10 AM – 2 PM, we’re firing up the grills at The Stove Yard for a free BBQ tasting and live demo. Whether you’re thinking about getting a Traeger or just want some incredible food, this is your chance to see, smell, and taste what real wood-fired cooking is all about.
Will wood burning stoves be banned in the UK? Despite media scare stories, modern Ecodesign stoves are cleaner than ever, and sustainably sourced wood remains a carbon-neutral, renewable fuel. While regulations are tightening, wood burning stoves are here to stay.
