Adults
GF Fabulosity Hair & Scalp Recovery Elixir
£53 from www.gffabulosity.com
This nourishing leave-in hair and scalp treatment is conditioning and works to stimulate and increase hair growth and scalp health with a silky light texture. Full of natural nutrients for a luxurious hair treatment.
Freya Rainbow Baguette Hoop Earrings
£30 from www.matchboxjewellery.com
Featuring a colourful row of baguette set stones, these earrings are the perfect choice to dress down with your everyday jeans and tee, or to glam-up for a special occasion.
Hello Day 2024 Daily Planner
£46 from www.hellodayplanner.com
These beautifully designed and presented planners contain everything you need to be more organised in 2024 from budget to goal planning, plus inspirational quotes and affirmations.
Kovered Humber Waxed Canvas Holdall
£125 from www.kovered.co.uk
This ruggedly handsome holdall is handmade with wax canvas and reclaimed leather. A combination of vintage styling with a functional modern twist makes it perfect for travel be it business or pleasure.
Olverum Bath Oil
£43.50 from https://uk.olverum.com
This bath oil is pure bliss in a bottle. The unique and luxurious aromatic blend of essential oils help melt away stress and relax tension in both body and mind. Vegan and cruelty free.
Portmeiron Sara Miller London Chelsea Mug
and Candle Gift Set
£49
Relax with this gorgeously scented candle and a cup of tea, both with a stunning print designed by Sara Miller. Packaged in an equally beautiful gift box with a pop up scene.
Ueshima Coffee Bundle
£13.50 from www.ueshimacoffeecompany.com
Try these distinct ground coffees made by expert Japanese coffee masters. This bundle includes three 250g packs, one each of Tokyo Roast, House Blend and Fuji Mountain.
Jana Reinhardt Animal Charity Necklace
£95 from www.janareinhardt.com
Each necklace is handmade using 100% recycled silver or solid gold and for every one sold, £20 is donated to the animal charity it was designed to support. Choose from sloth, orangutan, piglet, and greyhound.
KitchenAid Glazed Stoneware
From RRP £25 from www.hartsofstur.com
Available in three colours, Empire Red, Almond Cream and Pistachio, this range is a great gift for those passionate about cooking. Designed to be taken straight from the oven to the table, then store any leftovers in the fridge using the bamboo lid.
Tracklements The Cheese Collection
£18.20 from www.tracklements.co.uk,
delis and farm shops nationwide
Presented in new embossed gift jars, this collection includes Apricot & Ginger Chutney, Apple & Cider Brandy Chutney, Caramelised Onion Marmalade and Green Tomato Chutney – perfect for the foodie in your life.
Mason Antique Brass Touch Lamp
£29 from www.pagazzi.com
This touch table lamp features a satin antique bronze finish and decorative tree design that allows the light to cast forests against the wall when lit. Simply touch the base to operate three levels of illumination.
Dutch Barn Orchard Vodka
£30 from Amazon
Distilled right here in Yorkshire, this is premium vodka with a difference. Handcrafted from British apples, it doesn’t taste of the fruit but has a crisp, clean and smooth taste. The brand is also planet friendly.
Rotary Contemporary LB05521/05
£239 from www.rotarywatches.com
Delivering timeless class, the Rotary Contemporary watch features a 30mm two-tone gold PVD stainless steel case, blue sunray dial with gold accentuating and stainless steel two-tone gold PVD bracelet.
Sea Change Wine ‘Tis the Season Pack
£49.99 from www.seachangewine.com
This award winning ethically sourced eco friendly wine not only tastes fantastic but directly supports global ocean conservation projects. ‘Tis the Season includes 1x Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon, 1x Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and 1x Prosecco.
Evolve Beauty The Super Treats
£45 from www.evolvebeauty.co.uk
Give someone the gift of self-love with these indulgent targeted face masks to clarify, exfoliate and nourish. Certified vegan and COSMOS Organic, they will leave the skin truly glowing.
Just Spices Pizza DIY Kit
£59.99 from www.justspices.co.uk
Ideal for the foodie in your life, this kit includes a fabulous pizza stone, pizza paddle, pizza cutter, recipe booklet and four seasonings – pizza topping, spicy pizza topping, tomato sauce seasoning and Italian sandwich seasoning.
Stellar Eclipse Bakeware Range
From £16 from www.stellar.co.uk
This premium bakeware range from Stellar will thrill any passionate home baker. Crafted from aluminised steel, it promises powerful performance features with exceptional heat conduction for a consistent and even bake.
Black Sheep Christmas Beer Cracker
£6 from www.blacksheepbrewery.com
Black Sheep Brewery is located in Masham, North Yorkshire. Thanks to them, the perfect Christmas cracker does exist! Pick from 8 different beers including the original Black Sheep Ale or the more seasonal Snowflake.
Kids
Numberblocks Step Squad Mission Headquarters
£39.95 from www.learningresources.co.uk
Learn through play with the Numberblocks. This set includes Numberblock Three and has lots of opportunities for counting whilst having fun!
Beast Labs
RRP £89.99 from Smyths, Argos, Amazon and Very
Conduct an experiment using the Beast Lab Shark Beast Creator Set to create one of two sharks! The Beast Lab is equipped with more than 80 light and sound effects, bringing the experiment to life. Add the right ingredients and release the beast!
Janod Colour in the Bath
£7 from www.kidly.co.uk
Suitable for 3yrs +, this cute set includes 6 colourful bath crayons for fun drawing in the bath, but leaving no mess as they simply wipe away using the starfish sponge.
PMD Clean for Teens
£89 from www.uk.pmdbeauty.com
Available in 9 different colours, PMD Clean combines 7000 vibrations per minute with SonicGlow Technology to thoroughly cleanse the skin. Use with your own cleanser of choice, it gets down deep into pores to help prevent breakouts and brighten skin.
Gel Blaster Surge
£60 from Currys
Suitable for age 14+ this blaster shoots water based beads called ‘gellets’. Think airsoft but with no pain, stain or clean up! Ready to go straight from the box, choose from semi or full automatic with adjustable velocity.
Trust Forta Wired Headset for Gaming
£39.99 from Amazon
Designed to work with PS5, this headset is also compatible with PS4 and PC. Available in black or white, it enables players to fully immerse themselves in the game in comfort with powerful drivers and a detachable microphone.
Storyphones
£85 from Selfridges
Suitable for ages 6+, Storyphones play audio content offline offering screen-free entertainment. The headset bundle includes headset, Minnie Mouse audio, charging cable and carry bag, and other storyShield discs can be purchased separately.
Dragon Ball Dragon Stars Collectible Figures
£19.99 from Smyths and Amazon
Over 50 figures to collect in this set from the highly popular Dragon Ball Manga and Anime series. Each figure includes an additional set of hands and has 17 points of articulation.
Tamogotchi Original
£19.99 from Amazon and Smyths
The world’s first virtual pet is available in a range of classic and new look designs. Featuring original Gen1 and Gen2 programming straight from the 90’s, see which character you grow.
Nitro Circus Ryan Williams Signature
Replica 2022 Pro Stunt Scooter
£79.95 from www.skates.co.uk
The bright colours, sleek design and smaller bars and deck make this an ideal first complete scooter for ages 7-14yrs old. Available in two sizes – junior and standard, the scooter bar spins 360 degrees for tricks.
Vtech Toot-Toot Drivers Construction Site
RRP £59.99 from www.vtech.co.uk
For ages 1-5yrs, children can launch the Toot-Toot dumper truck from the top and watch it scoot down the corkscrew track onto the cradle and down the second track. Includes fun phrases and sounds.
Disney 100 Quotes Deluxe Calendar
£14.99 from HMV, Calendar Club, Clintons,
WH Smiths and Danilo.com
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Disney, it features famous Disney quotes and characters throughout. There are perforated edges so you can remove the pages and frame them.
Mood Bears by Tomy
£22.99 for large, and £12.99 for mini
from www.moodbears.com
These cuddly bears are companions offering comfort, understanding and a ray of sunshine during times of joy or moments of sadness. There are 8 different emotions representing colour psychology – happy, sad, angry, nervous, silly, calm, love, and hope.
Dogs
Squishmallows Pet Bed
From £29.99 from Amazon and Pets at Home
Four characters to choose from – Wendy the Frog, Gordon the Shark, Beula the Octopus and Maui the Pineapple. Cute and comfy made with ultra soft material for your pet to snuggle in. Available in 3 sizes.
Doglite LED Dog Leash
£22.50 from www.bodylitegear.com
Help you and your pet stay visible in the dark winter months with this rechargeable dog lead. Lightweight with an easy to use metal clip.
Brightkins Small Ice Cream Treat Dispenser
£7 from Amazon
Designed for use with both treats and kibble, this is a fun dog enrichment toy as they use their brains to try get the treats out of the wobbling ice cream cone.
Books
The Secret Life of Clutter by Helen Sanderson
(adult non-fiction)
£14.95 hardback from Amazon
Our homes have fascinating stories to tell. The spaces we inhabit and the objects within them reflect many aspects of our lives and our inner selves. In The Secret Life of Clutter, ten intimate and touching stories take you on a profound journey as people discover what their cluttered homes reveal about their lives, and make life-changing shifts when they start to let go and move on.
How Did Life End Up With Us? By SS O’Connor
(adult non-fiction)
£10.99 paperback from Amazon
The Secrets of Life series is written for everyone who, frankly, needs a spot of cheering up, and will provide conversation starters for years after reading! O’Connor’s easy-going, conversational style brings an outsider’s questioning eye to the great forces behind life. The first book in the four-part series contends that if we set received wisdom to one side and really dig into the facts, there are actually very few ‘secrets’ in life.
Ten Steps to Us by Attiya Khan (teen romance)
£8.99 paperback from Amazon
Aisha Rashid is used to being invisible or bullied and overshadowed by best friend Isabelle. So no one is more surprised than her when Darren Brady, the hot new boy in school, takes an interest in her and not Isabelle. But Aisha is a devout hijab-wearing Muslim and Darren is off limits. Does she follow her heart even if it means losing her own identity? And is Darren really all that he seems? If only there was a way she could keep the boy and her faith. Maybe there is a way? All it takes are ten steps…
Comedy, Alcohol, Trauma and Games
by Diana Holbourn (teen fiction)
£10.99 paperback from Amazon
Child genius Becky Bexley helps to organise a lot of fun at university, some for charity. She turns out to have a talent for stand-up comedy. Alcohol comes up for discussion one day as students talk about embarrassing things they did while drunk and the harmful effects of alcohol on the body. Becky helps a girl overcome post-traumatic stress disorder, and a little boy with an anxiety problem that’s blighting his life. Becky’s advice is based on genuine therapy techniques and psychological research, and the books in this series combine humour with handy information.
The Beastly Baron of Beaux Bottom by Jeremy Hullah (child fiction)
£13.99 hardback from Amazon
A cautionary tale about the importance of keeping promises. Step into the world of the Beastly Baron, beautifully brought to life and lavishly illustrated by Zsuzsa. Follow the Baron as his day goes from bad to worse. Meet the Warty Witch of the Wild Western Woods, whose attempts to teach the Baron a lesson go very wrong. Marvel at the never-ending appetite of the Greedy Goat of the Glen as she bites off rather more than she can stomach. And cheer on Greta as she struggles to find a way to save her brother Hal from the sticky clutches of the Gossamer Green Ghost.
The Legend of Childers Forest by Gillian Young
(child fiction)
£10.99 paperback from Amazon
Poppy the golden retriever returns with her younger sister, Devon, in another crazy cream adventure.
When a family of rabbits are driven from their home, Poppy and Devon make it their mission to help.
Their quest takes them to Childer’s Forest, the site of ancient and mysterious events. When the safety of their human brother, Jack, is also threatened, Poppy and Devon call on the famous Legend of Childer’s Forest for help.
Yearbook of Astronomy 2024
by Brian Jones
£18.19 paperback from Amazon
Maintaining its appealing style and presentation, the Yearbook of Astronomy 2024 contains comprehensive jargon-free monthly sky notes and an authoritative set of sky charts to enable backyard astronomers and sky gazers everywhere to plan their viewing of the year’s eclipses, comets, meteor showers and minor planets as well as detailing the phases of the Moon and visibility and locations of the planets throughout the year.
The Yearbook of Astronomy is indeed an inspiration to amateur and professional astronomers alike, and warrants a place on the bookshelf of all stargazers and watchers of the skies.
