Polstead Press

15/09/2026

📚✨ A little book, proudly published locally! ✨📚

We’re so excited to be selling “Mumma’s Hair Gets Everywhere” — a fun and beautifully illustrated children’s book, written by Sophie and illustrated by our very own Fern! 💕

As a small, local print and publishing business here in Stowmarket, it’s extra special for us to help bring a local book from an idea on paper to a finished book that you can hold in your hands. 📖

And if you’re a parent, you’ll probably recognise the chaos… Mumma’s hair really does get EVERYWHERE! 😂

Support a local author, a local illustrator and a local small business — all in one little book! ❤️

Mumma’s hair gets EVERYWHERE! This little girl keeps finding Mumma’s long hairs in all different places. But just how does Mumma’s hair get everywhere? A fun, silly and beautifully relatable story about the little things that make family life so special — because when you love Mumma, you mig...

11/09/2026

✂️ NEW! Die-Cut Business Cards! ✂️

Make your business card stand out from the crowd with a custom shape designed around your brand! 👀✨

Available with:
💫 350gsm card & speciality stocks ✨ Metallic foiling 🖤 Matt & soft-touch laminate ✂️ Custom die-cut shapes and much more!

Make a great first impression! 💥

09/09/2026

📚✨ OUR CHILDREN’S BOOK IS AVAILABLE TO BUY! ✨📚

“Mumma’s Hair Gets Everywhere!” 🥰
Written by Sophie ✍️ and beautifully illustrated by Fern 🎨, this is a fun and relatable book for mums and little ones to enjoy!

📖 Only £9.99!

We are so proud to see our very own book come to life! ❤️

03/09/2026

Thanks team for the fun card! Never fails to make me smile! :D

26/08/2026

So nice to see our charity cheques being used. Get in touch if you need any large scale printing done, we are always happy to help! :)

A HUGE thank you to Julie and the team at My Care at Home! 🎟️✨

They raised a fantastic £224 for us through their local raffle!

Every penny will go directly into funding activities, events, and resources for our local community. We are so grateful for your support! 🤝💙

Pictured are Colin Lay (Red Gables Manager, Julie Ponton (My Care at Home) and Fiona Palmer (Stowmarket and District Dementia Community Group)

26/08/2026

📅 Bringing your ideas to life! 🐰🌿

We loved designing and printing these beautiful 2027 Wildlife Illustrations Calendars for the talented Susan Edwards ! 🎨

Featuring her gorgeous wildlife artwork, these calendars are not only beautiful but also raising money for the RSPCA, with £1 from every sale being donated. ❤️

Thinking of creating your own personalised calendar? Whether it’s family photos, artwork, photography or for your business, we can help with the design and printing!

📩 Get in touch to start creating yours for 2027!

25/08/2026

📚✨ Calling all writers and aspiring authors! ✨📚

This Wednesday, we’re heading to the to talk all things book publishing! 📖

We’ll be chatting about how Polstead Press can help writers turn their manuscripts into professionally printed books — from design and formatting through to printing and finishing.

✍️ Have you written a book and wondered, “What do I do next?” Come along, have a chat with us and find out how we can help bring your book to life! 💚

20/08/2026

And in case you didn’t know... 👀✨

We can create die-cut and kiss-cut stickers in all shapes, sizes and materials! 🙌

From paper labels and vinyl to card and more — if you can stick it, we can probably print it! 😜🏷️

Got a sticker idea? Get in touch and let’s make it happen! 🎨✨

19/08/2026

📚 Have you got a story to tell? We can help you turn it into a book!

Look at this amazing hardback book with a custom slipcase that we’ve printed for a very inspirational customer, sharing his story of designing and building his own custom home. 🏡📖

It’s a fascinating read from an architect’s perspective — and the finished book looks absolutely fantastic!

Thinking about self-publishing your own book? Whether it’s a memoir, novel, family history, photography book or something completely unique, we can help bring your words to life. ✨

📩 Get in touch with us to discuss your self-publishing project!

18/08/2026

OVER HALF WAY💪 through the 100 Squats a Day challenge in August 🎗️

After being inspired by our last Cancer charity event, Sophie and Fern have decided to keep the team spirit going and take on another challenge for this amazing cause.

If you’d like to support us, you can sponsor us here:
👉 https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/sophies-giving-page-33184151

100 squats. 31 days. Very wobbly legs! 😂💪

Thank you for your support!