The Farmers Mart Dec-Jan 2019 - Issue 60 | Page 5

FARM NEWS 5 • DEC/JAN 2019 Keep Cosy With Bernard Weatherill’s Polartec Fleece Range POLARTEC’S popular Polartec Classic 200 fleece now features in iconic British sporting brand, Ber- nard Weatherill’s range of men’s and women’s fleeces. Original creators of the fleece back in 1981, Polartec’s Classic 200 fabric boasts being a superior insulating technology, without the weight. The lofted fibre structure creates thermal air pockets to prevent heat loss and regulate core warmth. A breakthrough in design construction, the fleece is highly weather resistant, durable and yet soft to the touch. The double-sided face gives fleece the versatility to integrate with layering systems – this means it can be worn directly against the skin, or on top of other fabrics. Its hydrophobic properties enhance the ability to repel water, resist saturation and dry quickly. Polartec Classic 200 fleece is also easy care and pill-resistant. Bernard Weatherill’s Polartec fleece range features the Classic 200 fabric throughout the garment and with both women’s and men’s fleeces available in a variety of designs, there’s guaranteed to be something whatever your style. Polartec Zip Through Fleece The Zip Through Fleece is your ideal companion for outdoor pursuits. Available in a variety of neutral tones, this functional style promises to be your seasonal es- sential providing added protection whilst out on the field. This jacket features two side pockets and a zip all the way down the garment. Only available for men. RRP: £129.99 Polartec 1/4 Zip Neck Fleece The ¼ Neck Fleece allows you to fight off the chill acting as either a top layer on dry days, or as added insulated underneath a jacket on wetter days. Great for when the temperatures start to drop, this jacket is available in a range of colours – including some brighter options in men’s and women’s styles. This jacket is perfect for life enjoyed both in and outside of the countryside. This jacket features two zip-up pockets, and a ¼ length zip from the neck down. RRP: £119.99 Polartec Gilet Soft yet durable, the Polartec Gilet is both cosy and stylish, a true signature piece offering prac- ticality and warmth. A flattering garment, the women’s version has a semi-fitted waist to allow for a comfortable look on the field and beyond. The Polartec Gilet looks to be worn as a light outerwear option, or as a layer underneath a jacket. This zip-through gilet also features two zip-up pockets and is available in a range of colours. RRP: £99.99 www.bernardweatherill.com FARMERS MART WRITER AND SINGER RELEASES LONG HARD ROAD ALBUM OUR feature writer Chris Berry has even more strings to his bow than purely writing great stories about farmers and farming families. He’s also a well respected singer/ songwriter and performer with his Chris Berry Band and has recently released his new album Long Hard Road that features twelve of his own songs and acclaimed musicians including Snake Davis and Pete Marshall. ‘I’ve released several albums in the past decade,’ says Chris. ‘But this is the one that means the most as it is all my own work and I’m so chuffed it is selling so well and has received great reviews. It’s a mix of rock, rock n roll, blues, soul, pop and ballads and is out on all formats CD, vinyl LP and iTunes, Spotify and all digital platforms. I’m so grateful to have a fantastic producer in John P Taylor at Mirage Music who I’ve worked with for years. I hope Farmers Mart readers will be interested enough to buy it.’ Chris is well known for his Singing Farmers Concerts that he organised for 13 years raising over £120,000 for RABI and plays over 100 gigs a year either as a solo act or with his band. ‘The guys in the band have been terrif- ic and we play several of the songs from the album. You can find the video to Long ‘ I’ve released several albums in the past decade, but this is the one that means the most ’ Hard Road on YouTube and can purchase the album on iTunes and Spotify as well as many others but if you want to buy the CD or vinyl LP visit www.chrisberry.tv and go to my shop page where you can buy it through Paypal, Cheque or BACS. You can also look me up on Facebook.’