Most DAB radios come in solid colours or with a wood-effect finish, but a few have more interesting designs. It can be hard to find a radio with a floral design, but there some good options out there. Retro Mini features a wireless Bluetooth connection. It’s easy to connect your phone, tablet, or any other device, so you can stream content providers, such as; Audible, Apple Music, Deezer, and Spotify. The radio also features a USB charge port so you can charge your phone/tablet. The Emma BridgewaterMiniRadio Radio Ga-Ga for the Emma Bridgewater Polkadot radio from View Quest Photo Credit: The Listed Home. Emma Bridgewater Retro Radio

Retro Mini is born in Britain with expert design & engineering at our studios in the Hampshire countryside. The Retro Mini can be enjoyed at home and on the go thanks to its use of standard mains power (UK/EU Plug) or batteries. And with a USB port you can even charge your devices as you play. By now you guys probably know that I’m a big fan of VQ radios. My first experience with VQ was when I reviewed the Bardot radio, which I still really like. I then wrote a whole article about how the products manufactured by VQ are designed primarily with women in mind, which is one of the main reasons why I like them so much. And earlier this year I took part in VQ’s Mother’s Day Campaign, where I wrote about VQ’s collaboration with Emma Bridgewater to introduce some fantastic designer patterns to their range. Well today I wanted to share some more exciting news with you regarding VQ and Emma Bridgewater. Your Monty is further enhanced with wireless Bluetooth connectivity enabling you to connect a phone, tablet, or any other smart device and stream music from your own collection or services such as; Apple Music, Deezer, and Spotify. A traditional 3.5mm aux-in is included if you prefer a hard-wired connection. Monty also features a USB port that allows you to charge your phone/tablet as you stream or at any other time.

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I’ve also found that having such a versatile radio in the house is great for family life. We have this one in the livingroom and a VQ Hepburn MK II in the kitchen. We listen to them every day and one of my daughter’s favourite things to do in the morning is to have a family dance in the kitchen. If you wish to return your item to Robert Dyas, you can do so by the following method: 1. Request a Collection via Robert Dyas Customer Services

As the name suggests, the Retro Mini is quite a compact radio. Its measures 22.4 x 14.7 x 10.5 cm and would be a good size for a kitchen countertop or bedside table. My boyswitches it on first thing in the morning — and I get crossabout the fact thathe immediately tunes into Radio 5 Live — then I have to faff about when he’s gone, trying to retune it toa channelthat plays music. The Emma Bridgewater patterns are a really nice decorative addition to the range of plain colours on offer from VQ and add a slightly more designer feel to the radio. Emma Bridgewater is renowned for the beautiful pottery that is produced in its factory in Stoke-on-Trent, but in recent years the company has started to use its patterns on a growing range of other products including glass, tins, picnicware, wallpaper and fabrics from Sanderson, andnow radios. So imagine my excitementwhen I learned that the lovely folk at View Quest were going to send me a brand spanking new radio, as part of a style challenge, tomarkthe expansion of their Emma Bridgewater range.

Conclusion

That is why I love this collaboration between VQ and Emma Bridgewater. The radios themselves are a pleasure to use, but having them available in these beautiful new patterns makes them even more beautiful to look at and they really do make everyday life that bit more pleasurable. The Retro Mini sounds fantastic with the premium single ultra-wide full range 5W speaker delivering a rich and room-filling audio experience. You can also tailor the acoustics with a range of six available presets for different music genres. It features DAB, DAB+ and FM radio reception which means we can access the full range of digital and analogue services across the UK — and Europe — and if we’re adventuring in Dolly the caravan we can also use batteries — rather than the mains — to power it.

Emma Bridgewater is for those who appreciate life’s simple pleasures. It's for dreamers who find joy in a comforting brew, sipped from a mug that feels just right in the hand. It's for the homemakers who understand the power of objects to tell a story. It's for gift-givers who delight in finding a present that will be cherished for years to come. In 1985, guided by her mother's eclectic collection of mismatched pottery, Emma Bridgewater embarked on a mission to revive the art of English pottery, in the process becoming a household name worldwide. Renowned for its signature patterns, each one carefully hand-decorated, Emma Bridgewater pottery captures the essence of British domestic life with wit and charm. Her much-loved designs celebrate everything from national events to a hearty breakfast, and pay homage to our enduring love of flowers, gardening and four-legged companions. Please note some larger products are delivered to kerb-side (the street outside your home), it is at the drivers discretion if they can deliver the item to another location on the property.Boasting DAB and DAB+, you’re granted full access to a spectrum of digital services available across the UK and Europe. As an alternative, you can even switch to FM and tune in to your traditional analogue services. The 9300 Retro Mk II has similar features and specifications to the Hepburn Mk II reviewed above, with a 20-watt speaker and independent bass and treble controls. This makes it a better choice than the Retro Mini if you’re an audiophile who wants more volume and control over the radio’s sound. Engineered with a single 5W ultra-wide full range speaker and encased in a wooden structure, the VQ Retro Mini sounds as good as it looks. This is not intended to be a full statement of your rights under the Consumer Contracts Regulations. Full details of your rights are available from your Local Authority’s Trading Standards Office. How To Return A Product