Links to family owned businesses or websites

Here at Alabaster Acres we value goodness. We believe in real food, raised right. We love fresh air, clean water, green fields and heritage breeds of animals. We live as organically as possible. Most of all though, we love sharing our knowledge with others so come and visit us, for a taste of farm life in beautiful southern Ontario, Canada.

Alabaster & Wilson Ltd has epitomised top quality and craftsmanship in the manufacture of fine jewellery in England since 1887. Owned by my distant Alabaster cousins.

Hard Sums Made Easy is what we would all like when a maths exam is looming. Now it can be made a reality by my cousin Laraine Hake of Bunwell, near Norwich, England. A former teacher of mathematics of considerable distinction, she offers home tuition at all levels in the local area. www.bunwellmaths.co.uk

Arts Afire Gallery - a very talented artist, my step-sister Kim Baxter Hancock in the village of Coombs on Vancouver Island, BC, creates unique pottery.

MESSORS

Messors aims to promote the cultural heritage through hands-on and immersive experiences, which not only have a positive impact on the participant but on the region as well. Owned by my artist cousin Jennifer Bell and her husband in Puglia, Italy.  

Nips & Crumpets is a small company that provides personalized old fashioned tea parties in your home. If your home is in Suffolk, England. Owned by my distant Alabaster cousins.

Neuling Translations, based in London, England offers German - English translations of all types. Owned by my distant cousin Sheelagh Alabaster.

Simply Seafood & Grill, Restaurant, 4 High Street, Westham, Pevensey, East Sussex, England BN24 5LZ is run by Claude & Christine Hoareau, Tel: 01323 767843

The Swan Fish & Chips has long been renowned for serving top quality traditional fresh fish and chips in Westham, East Sussex, England. Also owned by my distant cousins Claude & Christine Hoareau.

Brian Alabaster is a member of the Royal Society of British Sculptors and an established artist with an international reputation. His talent is capturing the relaxed natural poses of his models in his work. These sit perfectly in any garden or public situation. All work is cast in signed editions. Commissions can be undertaken for clients.

Aquarius Hair Studio in Stratford-Upon-Avon, England, has enjoyed many years' experience in hairdressing. Our salon provides a wide range of classic and contemporary hairstyling services together with friendly service from our staff. And you can trust our expertise: we'll be happy to offer you any advice you might need on your hair. Owned by my cousin Pat Powell.

Trace Your Ancestry

Hello, I’m Su Scrivens, an experienced genealogist based in Hertfordshire, England. I’ve spent the past 6 years helping people to trace their ancestors. I look forward to discussing your family tree with you and seeing how I can help you discover your ancestors.

This very interesting website is maintained by another Alabaster cousin, David Alabaster. He is a professional musician and a skilled stringed instrument maker in Stratford-Upon-Avon, in central England.