For Adults
Middle Eastern Fragrances from DXB Perfumes
www.dxbperfume.co.uk and their store in
Victoria Gate Leeds. Prices vary
We all have our favourite scent to wear, but why not try something a little more exotic? DXB sell fragrances from luxury Arabian brands to bring a hint of sunshine and spice to the dreary UK winter. We recommend Afnan’s Supremacy Not Only Intense for him, with top notes of bergamot, apple and blackcurrant with a musk base £70 for 100ml, and for her, Ajmal Aria – a floral Oriental scent £55 for 75ml.
Paco Rabanne 1 Million
From £57.99 – www.perfumedirect.com
Experience the wealth and luxury of Paco Rabanne 1 Million. Confident, addictive, daring, the 1 Million Man 100ml is an irresistible seducer. Express your fantasies with the strong and sensual blend of intoxicating notes. Blood Mandarin and Peppermint capture your attention, blending a heart of rose absolute and cinnamon add a sweetness that stays close to the skin. A seriously seductive dry down of amber and leather keeps the Paco Rabanne 1 Million man in the minds of all he meets.
A popular fragrance choice for men!
Bradfords Gingerbread Gift Basket
£30.90 from www.bradfordsbakers.com
Presented in a really cute wicker shopper basket, this hamper is a beautiful gift for someone with a sweet tooth. It contains Bradfords homemade gingerbread, luxury Belgian chocolates, shortbread biscuits, tea bags and a jar of preserve. Delicious!
America Knitted Stripe Jumper from Kit
and Kaboodal
£40 from www.kitandkaboodal.com
Kit and Kaboodal take away the stress of trying to guess what size to buy. This family owned company offers stylish and versatile women’s clothing designed to flatter all ages, shapes and sizes. We love their America Knitted Stripe Jumper. Available in several colours, this cosy oversize knit works great teamed with jeans and boots for the cold winter months.
Cashmere Crew Neck Jumper
£48 from www.nearlynewcashmere.co.uk
Nearly New Cashmere Co restores and recycles discarded 100% cashmere from their base in the Yorkshire Dales. Find an array of jumpers and accessories which are all one offs and fully recycled meaning you get a luxury item whilst doing your bit for sustainability. We loved the raspberry pink jumper!
Fuss Free Shaving Kit
£45 from www.ffs.co.uk
Fed up with your partner stealing your razor? Fuss Free Shaving was designed by women for women, using quality materials for flexible, efficient shaving. No obligation subscriptions begin at just £4.95 but we love the full shaving kit which contains everything you need including a premium handle.
Jane Darcy X Melissa Riddell Candle
£35 from www.janedarcy.ie
A beautiful 100% natural soy wax candle with the delightful scent of Orange Blossom & Grapefruit. Presented in a gorgeous gift box, the candle is also free of harsh chemicals meaning it can be enjoyed toxin free.
Beverley 3-in-1 Women’s Waterproof Jacket
£150 from www.tog24.com
This Yorkshire company produces fantastic quality clothing perfect for the worst weather which gets thrown at us here in God’s Own County! This 3-in-1 jacket is versatile, combining a high performance waterproof jacket and a lightweight padded jacket. Wear each separately or add together for ultimate warmth and dryness.
Murton Gilet
£90 from www.tog24.com
One for the men, this gilet is designed to keep the wind out and heat locked in, keeping your body warm but arms free for full movement. Padded with insulated eco filling, you are helping the planet too.
Pokemon Die-Cast Poke Ball Replica
£99.95 from www.pokemoncenter.com and Amazon
The Wand Company’s Poke Ball Replica is a must have for teen and adult Pokemon fans. Made with an engineered metal shell, the Poke Ball is sensitive to touch and proximity. With its illuminated button and lift to display presentation case, this will be a great addition to any collection.
Christmas Sharing Sponge Cake
From £32.50 from www.sponge.co.uk
For the person who has everything, or a family gathering, the Christmas Sharing Sponge Cake is a beautifully presented gift. Containing 4 different flavours – Mince Pie, Spiced Orange & Cranberry, Trifle and Nutella, these fresh and light sponge cakes are delicious!
For Kids
Tom Gates Monster Games Compendium
£16.96 from www.shop.thebrilliantworldoftomgates.com
From The Brilliant World of Tom Gates range, this games compendium is great for a fun filled family Christmas. There are three games in one box – Snakes and Ladders, Race the Teacher, and Top Challenges. Suitable for ages 6+.
Bunch of Butts
£14.99 from www.camdengames.com
This cheeky card game will have kids age 7+ howling with delight. Find matching butts and collect the cards, but watch out for the ‘Silent Butt Deadly’ card, and if you pull the spank card from the deck, it’s a race against the other players to slap the squishy butt!
Rainbow High Dolls
£25.99 from Smyths and Amazon
Rainbow High are fashion dolls who each have their own style and colours, complete with a range of accessories to purchase. Pick your favourite or collect them all! Suitable for ages 6+
Spiderman Swingin’ in Style Hair Set
£6 from www.boots.com
Be ready for any Spidey Adventure in style with this hair set! The reusable bag contains a hair comb, 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioner, and 4 spidey hair icons. Suitable for ages 3+
ToyChoc Box
£2.25 each or £13.50 for the Selection Gift Set from www.playinchoc.com
Combine a love for chocolate and toys with the ToyChoc Boxes from PLAYin CHOC. Inside each box are two allergen free organic chocolates, a card puzzle toy to build and an educational fun facts card. There are 66 different ones to collect, and in the Selection Gift Box you get six.
Squishmallows Plush
Various sizes starting from £9. Available from major retailers and toy shops
The Squishmallows have become a huge hit with kids of all ages! There are lots of different characters to choose from and the ultra-squeezable plush is made with high quality, ultra soft materials. Perfect for snuggles when relaxing with a movie!
Numberblocks Number Fun
£24.99 from Smyths, John Lewis and Amazon
Voted the best educational/learning toy under £25 in recent awards, it helps kids to see how numbers work with every adventure. Making maths fun, the Numberblocks Number Fun offers 8 different activities to embed early years maths skills. Suitable for ages 3+
Dragon Ball from Bandai UK
Various prices available from Amazon and other retailers
Dragon Ball is a hugely popular phenomenon with both kids and adult fans. There are loads of toys, action figures and collectibles in the range and here are just a small selection! The Dragon Ball Limit Breaker Super Sized 30cm action figures have 5 points of articulation perfect for pose, play or display. Goku and Vegeta cost £19.99 each. The Tenkaichi Budokai Playset is around £50 and comes with a figure and 3 damage features to help you recreate your favourite battles. Finally, the 12cm Evolve Triple Pack contains Ultra Instinct Goku, Jiren and Golden Frieza each with 15 points of articulation.
Nintendo Switch Fortnite
SanDisk micro SDXC card
£24.99 (128gb) from
www.shop.westerndigital.com
The perfect gift for gamers to keep on gaming, this memory card designed for Nintendo Switch systems pays homage to Fortnite with its exterior design, and as a bonus, also includes a code to redeem the rare Angular Flow Wrap2 in the game.
Pokémon Sleeping Plush
£39.99 from www.pokemoncenter.com and Amazon
These 18in Sleeping Plush are made with a super soft material ideal for relaxing fans of the franchise! There are 3 different characters to choose from – Pikachu, Bulbasaur, and Squirtle
Top Trumps TIKTOK TRENDS
£8 from Amazon
A great stocking filler for the teenagers. TikTok has become a hugely popular social media platform that is both entertaining and relatable. These fun TikTok cards from Top Trumps include categories such as Likes, Fun Factor, Global Reach and Earworm Rating.
Learning Resources
Tony the Peg Stacker Dump Truck
£17 from www.learningresources.co.uk
and Amazon
Tony the Dump Truck provides great fun whilst helping your little one to develop essential preschool fine motor skills, hand strength and coordination as they learn through play. Practise stacking, sorting, matching and more with the colours, shapes and numbers. Suitable for ages 18mth +
Stocking Fillers
Fireheart Coffee Barking Good Christmas Brew
£12.95 for 250g from www.fireheartcoffee.com
Fireheart’s classic Palace Blend coffee is perfect for Christmas with tasting notes of dark chocolate, morello cherry and candied orange. Roasted in house, and available in either ground or whole bean, this is coffee with a feel-good factor as £2 from every sale of the Barking Good Christmas Brew goes to dog charity All Dogs Matter.
Two Farmers Crisps Gifting Tin
£5 for 100g tin from www.twofarmers.co.uk
Not everybody appreciates a box of choccies for Christmas. For the crisp fiend in your life (we all have one!) this makes a great stocking filler. The tin is full of crunchy crisps produced using renewable energy and locally sourced ingredients. Available in 6 delicious flavours!
JustChoc Box
£3 for 60g, or £5 for 100g from
www.playinchoc.com
Not one to leave the adults out, PLAYin CHOC have created these boxes containing delicious, organic and naturally allergy-free Peruvian chocolates. Each one is individually wrapped for freshness in plastic free packaging.
Lynx Africa Body Spray and Socks
£7.50 from Amazon and Boots
Lynx has gone retro with their new take on an old classic – the Africa scent. This gift set is an ideal stocking filler containing not only a body spray but a pair of socks too.
Critically Endangered Socks
£12 from www.criticallyendangeredshop.com
A stocking filler with a mission! Gorgeous socks which help the WWF protect endangered animals around the world by donating 10% from each sale to the charity. They also help the World Land Trust protect 20 square metres of rainforest with each purchase too!
Dogs and Cats
Waboba Woofpack
£19.99 from www.johnlewis.com
The Woofpack contains three retrieval toys for air, land and water play. Choose from the Jetwag Disc, Tailwind Ball, and the Fetch Ball which even bounces on water! Your pooch will have hours of fun with this set.
Laughing Dog Treats
All under £6 each from
www.laughingdogfood.com & all leading pet shops
All Laughing Dog’s pet treats are made at their family run farm using naturally wholesome and high quality ingredients. Their Christmas range offers really cute treats sure to have your dog drooling!
Brightkins Surprise Party! Treat Puzzle
£22.99 from Amazon
This set provides boredom busting mental stimulation for your dog. Using their nose and paws to sniff out the treats, they have to learn how to open each present to access them as each one opens in a different way.
Christmas Dinner Cat Stocking
£7 from www.catsprotectionshop.co.uk
3 delicious courses of Christmas treats for your cat, packaged in a seasonal stocking!
Catnip Christmas Booties Cat Toy
£4.99 from www.catsprotection.co.uk
Cute and fluffy Christmas Boots filled with catnip and crinkles for playtime fun.
Foot of Festive Cat Balls
£4.99 from www.catsprotection.co.uk
Seven different balls for hours of fun with your cat. Includes crinkle balls, bells, a mini tennis ball and pom poms.
Books
Up, Up & Away by John Brackenbury – non-fiction
£25 hardback, £9.99 ebook, from Amazon and major book shops
Ever wondered what our world looks like from the POV of flying insects? Up, Up & Away brings together the experiences of a scientist, a photographer and a natural historian as John Brackenbury uses novel photographic techniques to present a new look at the world of insects.
The Old Familiar Places by Sam Emony – fiction
£10.99 paperback, £3.99 ebook from Amazon and major bookshops
Shy student Sonny attends a funeral in 1975 and in that instant, transforms his future. From apprentice pianist to playing with legends, this is the tale of how one extraordinary meeting can change your life. A poignant love story with heart-stopping moments spanning the passage of time.
A Head Full of Magic by Sarah Morrell –
child fiction (8-11)
£6.99 from Amazon and major bookshops
Fleur is used to balancing her two different cultures – from her English mum to her West Indian nan – but when she discovers that she can talk to animals she finds herself in a whole new world! Can her new powers help her take down Celeste ‘The Best’ the hockey-loving new girl once and for all?
