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Monday 9:30am - 5pm Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm Thursday 9:30am - 5pm Friday 9:30am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 5pm

Under the Sun

Gifts for friends & family plus
cards & wrap. Home accessories & fragrance
For all ages, from 90p+ What do we sell??? Something for everyone and their Mum!

Cards, wrapping paper and ribbons
hanging wall signs and plaques
Wall clocks and mantel clocks
Furniture
Chandeliers and table lamps
Candles - Yankee, St Eval, Lily-Flame
Incense - Nag Champa and many others

and more, more, more.....

20/03/2026

There’s something in the air… 🌿

A little more light in the mornings.
Fresh flowers on the table.
Doors opening a little wider.

Spring has arrived in Southchurch 🌼

And with it comes that urge to refresh — to brighten a corner, to start something new, to shake off the heaviness of winter ✨

If you’ve been feeling that shift too, you’re not alone 💛

Here’s to lighter days and sunny little moments ahead 🌞

16/03/2026

28 years.

Through changing seasons, trends, high streets, and everything in between — we’re still here.

And that’s because of you 💛

Every gift chosen.
Every recommendation made to a friend.
Every “I love this shop.”

You’ve kept the sunshine shining 🌞

We’re so proud to be part of Southchurch’s story — and so grateful you’re part of ours ✨

13/03/2026

Some of our favourite Mother’s Day moments are seeing generations come in together 💛

Daughters choosing for mums.
Mums choosing for grandmas.
Little ones clutching their secret treasures.

For over 28 years, we’ve watched those traditions unfold in this little shop — and it never gets old 🌞

However you’re celebrating this year, we hope it’s filled with love, appreciation, and maybe a small token that says, “thank you for everything.” 🌿

If you’ve got a favourite Mother’s Day memory, we’d love to hear it ✨

09/03/2026

In a world that moves fast, we’ve always loved doing things a little slower 🌿

A wander around the shop.
A thoughtful gift choice.
A proper chat.
No rush.

Under the Sun has never been about grabbing and going — it’s about enjoying the browse, finding something meaningful, and leaving with that warm, sunny feeling ☀️

Thank you for keeping that slower pace alive with us 💛

06/03/2026

Mother’s Day is just around the corner 💛

And we see it every year…
The thoughtful choosing.
The “she’ll love this.”
The little ones carefully picking something special.

It’s never really about how big the gift is —
it’s about the thank you behind it 🌿

For mums, grandmas, step-mums, carers, and the women who show up with love in a hundred quiet ways — this is their moment ✨

If you’ve got someone special in mind, we’re here to help you find something that feels just right 🌞

02/03/2026

Some of you first visited us holding your mum’s hand.

Now you come in with little ones of your own.

And honestly… that means everything 💛

Watching generations grow up with Under the Sun has been one of the greatest joys of the last 28+ years 🌞

Same sunshine spirit.
Same friendly faces.
Just a few more stories to tell ✨

If you’ve been coming to us for years, we’d love to know — how long has it been?

27/02/2026

It feels like the worst of winter is finally behind us 🌤

The darker afternoons.
The dash from car to door.
The “is it ever going to be light again?” moments.

And now… a little more sunshine through the windows.
A few more people lingering on the high street.
That first hint of spring in the air 🌿

There’s something about this time of year that feels hopeful.

If you’ve been popping in for a browse, a chat, or just a little lift — thank you for keeping the warmth going all winter long 💛

Brighter days are coming ✨

23/02/2026

Some of our favourite moments in the shop aren’t big ones.

They’re the quiet chats at the counter.
The “this would be perfect for…” conversations.
The little ones choosing pocket money treasures.
The regulars who pop in just to say hello.

That’s the real magic of Under the Sun ✨

For nearly three decades, it’s never just been about what’s on the shelves — it’s about the feeling you leave with 💛

If you’ve ever had a little moment like that here, we’d love to hear it 🌿

20/02/2026

Gratitude, Wrapped Up
A thoughtful gift doesn’t have to be fancy — it just has to come from the heart 💛

From neighbours and carers to friends and family, we’re here to inspire all the ways you can say thank you, celebrate kindness, and spread a little joy 🌞

16/02/2026

This shop is about more than what’s on the shelves 💛
It’s about people, stories, and being part of the community — yesterday, today, and tomorrow ✨
During half term we love to see families popping in, sometimes for their first visit.
👉 Who do you love bringing into the shop with you?

13/02/2026

Community Is Built on Small Acts, with Valentines Day tomorrow, we're all thinking about our nearest and dearest.. what little differences are we all making this weekend?

It’s the little things that keep a community strong — kindness, gratitude, and looking out for one another 💛

We’re proud to be part of a place where people take the time to say thanks, and we love helping you find the perfect way to do it 🌿

And don't forget we're here today and tomorrow if you need the perfect last minute Valentines Day card or gift 💛

Address

699/701 Southchurch Road
Southend-on-Sea
SS12PW

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5pm
Friday	9:30am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

Website

https://UnderTheSun.shop/

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