The Flag Shop

Over the past couple of years we have received an increasing number of requests from Flyball teams for custom made Flyball flags for their clubs and events. As the sport seems to be increasing in popularity we decided to delve deeper into this exciting spectacle to see what all the fuss is about..... HISTORY OF FLYBALL Flyball started as a...

If you are a Manchester City or a West Ham fan then you have something in common – both clubs have introduced new badges for the 2016/17 season. The shirts and merchandise will have a fresh new look with fans proudly displaying their clubs (new) badge. West Ham Gone is the castle which represented Green Street House, otherwise known as...

A big thank you to Flag Shop customer Sarah for sharing some fantastic photos with us after her day out at Hyde Park 2016. Sarah asked for a flag to be made to take to the event which proved to be a big hit with the headliners – Mumford and Sons! The pictures and video show the girls proudly displaying...

The 13th Tour of Britain starts on Sunday 4th September 2016 until Sunday 11th September 21016. The Tour of Britain is Britain’s national Tour and is the UK’s highest ranked cycle race attracting the world’s top riders to race on UK roads. There will be 3 hours live coverage of the race every day by ITV4. List of teams for...

The Olympic Games is the one sporting occasion which truly brings together all nations from around the globe. Rio 2018 will bring together 205 countries (plus Chinese Tai Pei and refugee Olympic athletes competing under a neutral flag). As flag sellers we are asked the same question on a daily basis, ‘Do you sell the Olympic flag?’ The answer, unfortunately...

One of the greatest and most iconic flags to grace a pole has to be the resplendent Union flag, otherwise known as the Union Jack. Standing as a symbol of patriotism and pride in the Great British nation, the Union Jack was seen in its thousands during Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee and 90th birthday celebrations. You will...

Stand out from the Crowd with a Custom Flag! Anyone who has been to a music festival such as the Leeds / Reading Festival, T in the Park or Glastonbury (to name just a few) will know all too well the problems of finding friends in the huge crowds after queueing for an age at the beer tent or just...

As the memories of Euro 2016 start to fade, the world of international football will now focus on the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Ireland, Northern Ireland and especially Wales can look back on an amazing Euros campaign after exceeding all expectations and lighting up the tournament with their great sportsmanship, enthusiastic singing and (not forgetting) some wonderful, amusing and colourful...

GAY PRIDE EVENTS CALENDER - AUGUST 2016 BELFAST PRIDE – The event runs from 25th July to 7th August. The 2016 Belfast Pride Parade takes place on 6th August and is the biggest single parade in Belfast. Belfast City Hall will be lit up like a rainbow for the Pride event. BRIGHTON PRIDE – 6 – 7th August 2016. Hove...

GAY PRIDE EVENTS CALENDER - JULY 2016 NORTH WALES PRIDE 2016 – Hendre Hall, BANGOR North Wales from 1st – 3rd July 2016. Onsite camping is available during the festival. Acts appearing are Stooshe and Crystal Bawls along with a stalls area. EXMOUTH PRIDE – 2nd July 2016, Manor Gardens, Exmouth. Free event during the day. Family festival starting at...