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That's Parenting: Trip Down Memory Lane with Gibson

2012-01-29T23:05:00.000-08:00

That's Parenting: Trip Down Memory Lane with Gibson: Whether you are a bit of a traditionalist or someone who likes some challenging fun, Gibsons' new jigsaw puzzle launches for 2012 promise a ...

That's Travel: Door2Tour.com reports recession hits romance as Va...

2012-01-29T22:26:00.000-08:00

That's Travel: Door2Tour.com reports recession hits romance as Va...: Door2Tour.com has reported that non-essentials like gadgets and CDs aren't the only things...

That's Food and Drink: Make Easter Special With Thorntons

2012-01-29T15:29:00.000-08:00

That's Food and Drink: Make Easter Special With Thorntons: 2012 is set to be the year of Rule Britannia and to celebrate, Britain's favourite chocolatier Thorntons is this Easter launching its delici...

Head East for your Valentine's Day romantic break

2012-01-25T22:48:00.000-08:00

Car hire comparison engine eRentals.co.uk has announced a surge in bookings for unusual destinations in Eastern Europe this coming Valentine's Day. The site has seen a surge in recent bookings for destinations throughout that region for the week around Valentine's Day. The car hire specialist has reported a recent spike in reservations in unusual Valentine's Day locations like Sofia in

Hunter Dunn, Hunter Dunn, best place for Valentine gifts under the sun!

2012-01-23T22:51:00.000-08:00

It is a sad but true fact that Valentine’s Day can turn even the best gift-buyer in to a monster. Despite good intentions it’s easy to get bamboozled by the barrage of love hearts and cherubs tempting us to buy such horrors as novelty lingerie, service station flowers and oversized teddy bears! However, with the return of the recession, retail studies are showing a clear shift in our

That's Beauty and Living: Martick Jewellery At The Jewellery Show, Spring Fa...

2012-01-22T03:01:00.000-08:00

That's Beauty and Living: Martick Jewellery At The Jewellery Show, Spring Fa...: Full of fresh exciting new products that are beautiful, desirable and affordable. Shortlisted yet again for the gift of the year awards, Mar...

Got presents you didn't want or can't use? Swap them!

2012-01-22T01:55:00.000-08:00

Confused.com is celebrating its Nectar Points promotion by bringing back the spirit of nostalgic TV show 'Swap Shop' to central London for one day only. New research carried out by Confused.com, amongst 2,000 people in the UK, shows saving money is one of the biggest motivators for swappers, with 31% of people saying that they preferred to

That's Home and Household: New Chinese lanterns developed to extinguish fire ...

2012-01-19T23:31:00.000-08:00

That's Home and Household: New Chinese lanterns developed to extinguish fire ...: In response to safety fears over the fire risks posed by Chinese lanterns, Sky Orbs the firm behind the first wire-free, 100% biodegrad...

GET ME IN! Offers Last Minute Ticket Discounts This Valentine’s Day

2012-01-18T22:32:00.000-08:00

Couples and singletons looking for high quality, low cost entertainment this Valentine’s Day need look no further than GET ME IN!’s last minute tickets service. Its bargain deals are sure to get hearts racing – with discounts of up to 75% on tickets for even the most in-demand events. Current under-face-value deals for events that take place

Treat your mum to an extra special lunch this Mothering Sunday

2012-01-16T23:08:00.000-08:00

The award-winning Babylon Restaurant at The Roof Gardens in Kensington makes for the perfect setting for Mothers Day. A delicious 3 course menu, glorious views across the capital and live jazz music will give your mother the treat she deserves. On 18th March, spend a relaxed Sunday afternoon with the family by sampling Babylon’s wonderful lunch menu. Traditional roast dishes are on offer from

That's Food and Drink: Everything's coming up Rosé!

2012-01-15T23:19:00.000-08:00

That's Food and Drink: Everything's coming up Rosé!: What is it about pink champagne which makes it so special? Most people love champagne, and in particular, rosé, but have you ever co...

Scribbler.com launches a range of personalised Valentines cards

2012-01-15T22:40:00.000-08:00

Scribbler.com has unveiled its new look website in time for the Valentines day madness. Hoping to capitalise on the British public’s ever-growing demand for Valentines cards, the personalised card website, which is owned by the greeting card chain Scribbler, has launched its own product range for the first time. “Scribbler’s business model

That's Food and Drink: Staying home is the new dining out. So long as you...

2012-01-15T12:53:00.000-08:00

That's Food and Drink: Staying home is the new dining out. So long as you...: Forget fancy restaurants that might leave your stomach full but will certainly empty your wallet empty, this Valentine's Day Harveys is enco...

That's Food and Drink: There's "Bean" a new way to say "I Love You!"

2012-01-15T12:26:00.000-08:00

That's Food and Drink: There's "Bean" a new way to say "I Love You!": For those who want to say I-love-you with great taste, Jelly Belly have created a beautifully romantic Valentine wrap for their ever popular...

That's Food and Drink: The Cake & Bake Show, The UK's First Baking Exhibi...

2012-01-15T11:43:00.000-08:00

That's Food and Drink: The Cake & Bake Show, The UK's First Baking Exhibi...: The British are embracing baking like never before, it's become one of our biggest growing trends and to celebrate this, the UK's first baking show! This will be ideal for Christmas 2012, as it takes place in September, just long enough to learn new great ways to bake Christmas goodies!

That's Books: Squires Kitchen's Guide To Making Sugar Figures By...

2012-01-15T11:28:00.000-08:00

That's Books: Squires Kitchen's Guide To Making Sugar Figures By...: Where there's a celebration there's a cake! And what better way to decorate it than with fun and colourful figures made especially for the r...

Plan ahead for next Christmas with Rudell the Jewellers sale!

2012-01-12T23:15:00.000-08:00

You can plan ahead for Christmas 2012, with the help of Rudell's and their current sale. Because this year’s Sale is the biggest yet with hundreds more items than ever before included in the saving. 2012's Sale helps usher in an exciting event in the Rudell’s calendar, making way for a new juncture in their impressive company history. Both the Wolverhampton and Harborne showrooms have

A Mothering Sunday treat for your mother!

2012-01-11T23:17:00.000-08:00

Show your special mum just how much she means to you this Mother's Day with coastal lifestyle brand, Seasalt. Bring the South West to your mum with Seasalt's beautiful array of Spring/Summer 2012 clothing this Mother's Day and shower her with nautical stripes, unique prints and gorgeous Organic Cotton. Sailor Tees are available in a wide range of colours to suit every mum in a classic nautical

That's Beauty and Living: Panier D'amour - Send A Box Of Love This Valentine...

2012-01-11T22:44:00.000-08:00

That's Beauty and Living: Panier D'amour - Send A Box Of Love This Valentine...: Hand selected, the sensuelle range is aimed at couples looking to spend some loving and romantic time together, with sensual massage and bat...

When love is in the air.....choose the perfect Romantic Getaway!

2012-01-10T23:06:00.000-08:00

When compiling features on gift or travel ideas for Valentines Day, why not consider Ragdale Hall’s Romantic Getaway Break, The Cupid’s Couples Day or anything else this cosy, welcoming, luxurious English country house may have to offer. If you’re planning on whisking him/her away for a romantic break this Valentines Day you MUST have a look at The Romantic Getaway at

H.Samuel launches iPhone app

2012-01-09T23:35:00.000-08:00

H.Samuel the jeweller has now launched an iPhone app, that's free to download and has a number of features and benefits that shoppers can use when they’re on the go. Customers can shop the full range of watches, jewellery, diamonds, wedding rings, engagement rings, gifts and collectibles all from the iPhone app. The features of the free

Pure Entertainment Group unwraps 8 luxury travel experiences this Valentine’s Day

2012-01-09T23:32:00.000-08:00

From Brazilian sunrises, the Eiffel tower of Paris to Arabian nights in Marrakech, bespoke concierge company Pure Entertainment Group presents a selection of eight Valentine’s Day packages that may surprise your honey…Find the recipe that works in 2012. Think outside the box of chocolates and offer the one you love an enchanting moment in

That's Gardening: Gardening the hobby to make you fitter

2012-01-08T06:59:00.000-08:00

That's Gardening: Gardening the hobby to make you fitter: Want to lose weight? Have more fun? Get more creative? Improve body and mind? Achieve it all by taking up gardening, this year. Gardenin...

That's Food and Drink: Croft Pink , it's the colour of love

2012-01-08T05:32:00.000-08:00

That's Food and Drink: Croft Pink , it's the colour of love: Whilst red suggests passion, pink is said to be the colour of unconditional and romantic love, which is why Croft Pink is the drink o...

Italian bikes - Exquisite not exclusive!

2012-01-08T05:16:00.000-08:00

Looks and performance, at an affordable price ...it’s possibDo you always have to compromise your new bikes aesthetics v it’s function, shouldn’t all bikes be as attractive to look at as they are functional to ride - it’s a tough one - Should bikes that look stunning automatically perform at a similar level? Do you have to accept someone else’s interpretation of a great paint scheme, just

That's Beauty and Living: More reductions at AllSaints!

2012-01-08T05:11:00.000-08:00

That's Beauty and Living: More reductions at AllSaints!: AllSaints Spitalfields continue their Sale with further reductions. Shop selected sale styles with up to 50% off, both instore and online a...

That's Food and Drink: Loseley recipe for Mother's Day Sunday 18 March

2012-01-05T23:39:00.000-08:00

That's Food and Drink: Loseley recipe for Mother's Day Sunday 18 March: Mother's Day is Sunday 18 March and this recipe from Loseley is ideal for all the family to make. C...

Shutl unveils data from Christmas 2011 holiday period: bigger, later, faster, more male and more mobile!

2012-01-05T23:18:00.000-08:00

Shutl, the internet start-up that delivers what you want, when you want it, today unveils delivery data collected over the 2011 holiday period. Shutl offers online and in-store shoppers the ability to receive their orders in as little as 90 minutes or within a one-hour window of their choice, same day or any day. Shutl serves retailers across all product categories, with clients ranging

That's Business: Visa certifies Entersect transaction authenticatio...

2012-01-05T22:39:00.000-08:00

That's Business: Visa certifies Entersect transaction authenticatio...: Visa has certified the ENTERSECT award winning second factor transaction authentication s...

Retailers have begun to publish Christmas trading statements

2012-01-04T23:30:00.000-08:00

This week some of the biggest names on the high street are set to publish Christmas trading statements which will shed light on how they have fared over the critical Christmas trading season. With online sales reaching a historic high, many commentators are beginning to question the future of the high-street. The UK leads the way in online shopping, with 9% of all retail purchases made on the

That's Entertainment News: Top South East Attraction Announces 2012 Events

2012-01-04T23:17:00.000-08:00

That's Entertainment News: Top South East Attraction Announces 2012 Events: The latest events list for the Kent & East Sussex Railway has been released. With plenty of new events added and many of the Railways most p...

Christmas is still happening in Royal Tunbridge Wells!

2012-01-04T23:10:00.000-08:00

Royal Tunbridge Wells Ice Rink To Stay Open An Extra Week Following the launch in November over 25,000 skaters have experienced the fun and thrill of skating in the beautiful and festive Calverley Grounds. The ice rink has been so popular tickets sold out in the run up to Christmas but tickets are now on sale for the first week of January. The rink will now be open all day Thursday 5 - Sunday 8

That's Travel: "Requested by you, crafted by Kuoni" holiday servi...

2012-01-03T23:06:00.000-08:00

That's Travel: "Requested by you, crafted by Kuoni" holiday servi...: Kuoni, a top name in international travel providers, has launched what is set to be its biggest campaign, ever, 'Requested by you…...

That's Health: Why a January ‘detox’ can do more harm than good A...

2012-01-03T22:56:00.000-08:00

That's Health: Why a January ‘detox’ can do more harm than good A...: Feeling bloated after too much bubbly? Partied out? Stuffed after too much Christmas cake and turkey sandwiches? Stuart Roberts, nutritionis...

New Year's Resolution? Get it 50% cheaper! With Fruit For the Office!

2012-01-03T22:27:00.000-08:00

Fruit For The Office are offering all new customers the chance to get 50% off their first fruit delivery until the end of January. All you need to do is sign up or call 0800 019 4037 and quote the code NEWYEAR when placing their first order.With the New Year well under way, thousands of people across the UK are attempting to kick start a healthy eating

That's Food and Drink: Top ten food predictions for 2012, from the expert...

2012-01-02T14:27:00.000-08:00

That's Food and Drink: Top ten food predictions for 2012, from the expert...: As we predicted last year, money will be a key factor in the food trends for 2012:- 1 Price Increases on food – At the back end ...

Unofficial Queen's 'gong' launched: Queen's Diamond Jubilee Commemorative Medal

2012-01-02T07:11:00.000-08:00

The Commemorative Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal has been struck to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the reign of the Monarch of our great nation. This uniquely exclusive, patriotically inspired medal brings together every facet that brought Great Britain to this exceptional moment in our history. Unlike the official issue, eligibility is not restricted to those currently serving for Crown and

That's Food and Drink: That's Food and Drink to be "more proactive" in 20...

2012-01-02T06:34:00.000-08:00

That's Food and Drink: That's Food and Drink to be "more proactive" in 20...: The food and drink website, That's Food and Drink will be "more proactive during 2012." This means That's Food and Drink will be providing...

Thank you for helping with That's Christmas

2012-01-01T15:36:00.000-08:00

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the providers of gifts, the producers of fine foods, beers, wines and spirits and the public relationship professionals who helped make That's Christmas such a success. I look forward to working with you all again during the course of 2012.

That's Food and Drink: Barracuda Pub Group Crown 2012 as the year of the ...

2012-01-01T04:48:00.000-08:00

That's Food and Drink: Barracuda Pub Group Crown 2012 as the year of the ...: The Barracuda Pub Group, a national pub operator who run over 160 Smith & Jones pubs across the UK...

That's Books: 2012 – A Year of Turmoil? In His New Book, Astrolo...

2012-01-01T04:44:00.000-08:00

That's Books: 2012 – A Year of Turmoil? In His New Book, Astrolo...: In a new book, out on January the 5th, leading astrologer Jonathan Cainer takes a detailed look at every supposed threat to the future – and...

That's Food and Drink: Alcohol Pricing: Better England Free than England ...

2011-12-31T18:27:00.000-08:00

That's Food and Drink: Alcohol Pricing: Better England Free than England ...: The Libertarian Alliance, the radical free market and civil liberties institute, today has issued a strong and trenchant condemnation of pro...

Happy New Year to all our readers!

2011-12-31T17:35:00.001-08:00

Yes, everyone at That's Christmas would like to wish all our readers a Happy New Year!

Don't forget the sales!

2011-12-28T02:29:00.000-08:00

Yes, the post Christmas sales are now in full swing! If you have money or gift vouchers for certain stores (including the Amazon-powered shop at http://thatsbooks.blogspot.com) then it would be a good idea to check them out now, to see what they have available for you to spend your Christmas money on.

Don't Yell for Yodel!

2011-12-26T03:59:00.000-08:00

Don't yell for Yodel! That's the message that many customers are sending to mail order firms like Amazon, Littlewoods, Early Learning Centre, Homebase, Tesco, etc. Yodel appear not to acknowledge that they have a problem, diverting attention from problems by saying that they made many successful deliveries. However, there have been far too many examples of deliveries not being made to the

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

2011-12-24T01:58:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the team behind the That's Team of online magazines! We hope that you are able to get and to give whatever Christmas cheer and gifts that you want, and that next year will be a prosperous and joyous one. We are now closing down for the holidays, although if an urgent story breaks, we might cover it. If you need to buy an urgent, emergency Christmas

That's Travel: Bag A Boxing Day Bargain To America

2011-12-23T16:06:00.000-08:00

That's Travel: Bag A Boxing Day Bargain To America: BAmerican adventures in 2012 have just got cheaper with TrekAmerica and Grand American Adventures offering up to 20% off all tours between F...

That's Food and Drink: Festive Flavoured Ice Cream Sales Jump As Consumer...

2011-12-23T15:58:00.000-08:00

That's Food and Drink: Festive Flavoured Ice Cream Sales Jump As Consumer...: Christmas flavoured ice cream is proving a hit for Huddersfield ice cream maker Yummy Yorkshire, which has already sold double the amount it...

That's Food and Drink: Brew Up A Healthy New Year With The Tea Experience...

2011-12-23T15:49:00.000-08:00

That's Food and Drink: Brew Up A Healthy New Year With The Tea Experience...: Put the festive overindulgence behind you and start the new year feeling good with energising and refreshing teas from The Tea Experience ww...

Run off the Christmas Calories with Running Gear Discounts from SportsShoes.com

2011-12-23T15:39:00.000-08:00

Run off the Christmas Calories with Running Gear Discounts from SportsShoes.com Running and sportswear retailer Sportsshoes.com is helping Brits burn off indulgent Christmas food by offering big discounts on key running items over the festive period. With over 700 products with a 50% discount it’s the perfect time to get running and burn off the 1000

Christmas at The Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa

2011-12-23T15:33:00.000-08:00

The Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa, Bordeaux’s luxury Palace hotel, will be celebrating the upcoming festive season with a unique collaboration with Repetto, France’s original ballet brand and favourite flat to the stars, to design a magical Christmas Tree. Reflecting the same values of elegance and synonymous with impeccable style and cultural heritage, The Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa are

Coworth Park provides the perfect English countryside Christmas

2011-12-23T15:29:00.000-08:00

Set in 240 acres of Berkshire parkland, Coworth Park, Dorchester Collection’s luxury country house hotel and spa, provides the perfect English Christmas in the countryside. A three night stay features a full festive programme, including Christmas Champagne Afternoon Tea with carols, Christmas lunch in either Restaurant Coworth Park or The Barn, chocolate and wine master classes and activities and

That's Christmas: Retail Deals Site DiscountVouchers.co.uk Breaks Th...

2011-12-23T07:58:00.000-08:00

That's Christmas: Retail Deals Site DiscountVouchers.co.uk Breaks Th...: Money-saving website reports massive leap in registered users through previous three ...

Last minute Christmas gifts urgently required? We can help, Read on

2011-12-23T06:41:00.000-08:00

Sometimes things go wrong. A present is lost in the mail, we find out we sent a present to the wrong person, or it turns out that the present is broken. It is not too late to sort this problem out, however. And That's Christmas, together with sister site, That's Books can help you do this. If you visit http://thatsbooks.blogspot.com/ and use the online That's Books dedicated online Amazon shop

Spoon-Licking-Good Seasonal Family Fun To Be Served Up Before New Year

2011-12-23T05:37:00.000-08:00

A festive, cookery-focused activity day involving family fun in the kitchen can be enjoyed at the relaxed and friendly LucyCooks cookery school in Staveley, near Kendal in the Lake District, on December 30. Floury faces and sloppy spillages are all part of the enjoyment on the Family Fun Day, which lets parent and child loose in the kitchen together to tackle a full meal challenge by creating

Autism Friendly Pantomime Performance

2011-12-23T05:30:00.000-08:00

This panto season Hall for Cornwall is running a Loud performance of its pantomime Robinson Crusoe & The Cornish Pirates. In a Loud Performance the main lights remain on in the seating area, there are no loud bangs, pyrotechnics or unexpected startles and the audience can be as loud as they like (actually in panto everyone can anyway!). It's an autism friendly performance, aimed at those on the

X Factor Fans Book Popstar Experience Days For Christmas

2011-12-23T05:22:00.000-08:00

‘Pop Superstar’ days are proving a top Christmas ‘Red Letter Day’ seller at money-saving site www.ILoveCashback.com. Hundreds of parents across the UK are snapping up last minute discounts, vouchers and cashback on all kinds of ‘experience days’, with a day at a recording studio proving particularly popular, just as Little Mix hit Number One! Red Letter Days - or experience days – that are

That's Entertainment News: ITV To Premier The First Trailer Of Titanic This C...

2011-12-23T05:03:00.000-08:00

That's Entertainment News: ITV To Premier The First Trailer Of Titanic This C...: ITV is excited to announce that a special 2 minute trailer for the much anticipated epic mini series TITANIC will be shown for the very firs...

No rest for the thrifty – Shoppers to return to the web on Christmas Day

2011-12-23T04:53:00.000-08:00

Although much of the country will have a day off from work on Christmas Day, there will be no recess when it comes to shopping online. It is predicted that £186 million will be spent online on Christmas Day, followed by another £367.8 million on Boxing Day as shoppers look to be among the first to snatch the best bargains in the sales. Ellen Flood, independent shopping expert from Shopow, said,

That's Travel: Door2Tour.com reports 'Dancing on Ice' outselling ...

2011-12-23T04:28:00.000-08:00

That's Travel: Door2Tour.com reports 'Dancing on Ice' outselling ...: Door2Tour.com, the website tour consolidator, has revealed that not only has the recent se...

That's Home and Household: Christmas Clean Up: 90% Cut Corners when Cleaning ...

2011-12-23T03:21:00.000-08:00

That's Home and Household: Christmas Clean Up: 90% Cut Corners when Cleaning ...: A clean house is top of the Christmas wish list thi s year • 9 out of 10 of us will only be cleaning the rooms our guests will s...

New Cocktails Video Course Teaches How to Taste Spirits and Demystifies Mixology

2011-12-23T03:13:00.000-08:00

Spirits and mixology are popular again, thanks in part to movies, TV, and magazines that show cocktail culture in a sexy, sophisticated light. Now that we've got the look down, what about the drinking experience? Are people fully enjoying spirits? Just as knowledge enhances your wine appreciation, the same is true for spirits, according to

Over one in ten sales shoppers set to avoid the crowds this year by shopping on their mobiles

2011-12-23T03:03:00.000-08:00

• 14 percent will be using their mobile phone to either purchase sales items online or find discounts from their favourite brands Research by mBlox, the mobile consumer interaction and payment specialist, reveals that one in ten UK consumers are planning to avoid the High Street this sales season and are shopping from their mobile while they

Christmas comes to the Honey Monster's Sugar Puffs. Special Christmas edition

2011-12-23T02:44:00.000-08:00

As if Sugar Puffs were not tasty and fun enough and also nutritional (there's nowt wrong with honey, cereal and a bit of sugar!) the clear chefs at Honey Monster Foods have created a new, limited edition version of this old favourite. It is called Snowy Puffs, and it is ordinary, super tasty Sugar Puffs with the special addition of fantastic little balls of crunchy sweet white meringue! Children

That's Christmas: See former That's Christmas stories

2011-12-23T02:31:00.000-08:00

That's Christmas: See former That's Christmas stories: Stuck for Christmas inspiration? Like to look back on last Christmas and see what stories That's Christmas was carrying then? If that is t...

See former That's Christmas stories

2011-12-23T02:30:00.000-08:00

Stuck for Christmas inspiration? Like to look back on last Christmas and see what stories That's Christmas was carrying then? If that is the case, then just visit the following link http://www.thatschristmas.co.uk and you can look at what we carried back in the day, to coin a phrase!

Guylian for Christmas

2011-12-23T02:18:00.000-08:00

Stuck for Christmas inspiration? Look no further than a delicious box of Guylian Chocolates from the world’s favourite Belgian chocolatier. Because almost everyone who likes chocolate will love Guylian. And their Christmas range has something for everyone, and as Guylian is stocked throughout the high street, it’s easy to pick up a box of Guylian chocolates when you hit the shops this

Retail Deals Site DiscountVouchers.co.uk Breaks Through 6 Million Subscriber Barrier

2011-12-23T01:28:00.001-08:00

Money-saving website reports massive leap in registered users through previous three months With more than 6 million registered subscribers, DiscountVouchers.co.uk this week announces that it has enjoyed a spike in sign-ups throughout the past three months. The dedicated money saving website reports that it has achieved the figure thanks

That's Food and Drink: London Dining with Table7

2011-12-22T16:52:00.000-08:00

That's Food and Drink: London Dining with Table7: table7.com offers London diners access to a hand-picked selection of top restaurants coupled with excellent customer service and discreet sa...

Around the World in Eight New Year's Eves!

2011-12-22T16:32:00.000-08:00

Not content with a single New Year’s countdown, Adventure Bar venues in Covent Garden will be hosting not one, not three, not even five…but EIGHT New Year’s Eves in one! And what’s more, they are guaranteeing that you will have a brilliant night – or your money back! Adventure Bar won’t let the party stop for the whole evening, celebrating the turn of the year with eight different countries from

The Jive Aces perform at Trading Boundaries New Year's Eve Party!

2011-12-22T16:10:00.000-08:00

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style and join Trading Boundaries for a ‘house’ style party in the wonderfully ambient setting of their candlelit restaurant, The Elephant Cafe. Following a Champagne reception guests can enjoy unlimited wine and beer from a selection carefully chosen to compliment the generous Gala Hot Fork Buffet. Canapé style desserts will be followed by Gourmet Cheeseboards.

Entertaining at Christmas? Here are some tips from expert, Joanna Wood

2011-12-22T15:59:00.000-08:00

Colour is going to be everywhere this year – people really need cheering up, so they will be going for a glamorous, opulent look filled with light. Get the candle sticks out, polish up the crystal and off you go! Use lots warm, rich colours for your Christmas scheme. All shades of purple are cool at the moment, from lavender and mauve to royal purple. Red is on trend for fashion and for the home

Great sound in a tiny package: new JBL On Tour Micro

2011-12-22T15:40:00.000-08:00

JBL introduces new look, ultra-portable speaker in time for the party season This festive season JBL launches the new look JBL On Tour Micro which delivers loud, clear sound from any source. Small, portable and compact, the speaker fits easily in a pocket or handbag, meaning it’s perfect for taking along on your holiday travels this season. Portable and lightweight, the JBL On Tour Micro, is

Looking for a last minute Christmas present? See Britain’s Olympic hockey players in action at the Maxifuel Super Sixes Finals

2011-12-22T15:29:00.000-08:00

The Olympic Games are just around the corner but as thousands missed out on London 2012 tickets, here is your chance to snap up a late Christmas present for all the family to enjoy. The ‘fastest show in town’ brings British Olympian hockey players to the capital this New Year, after the excitement of the Christmas festivities has gone for another year. Breath taking speed and dazzling hockey

That's Food and Drink: Opies new pickles make the perfect Christmas gift!...

2011-12-21T23:45:00.000-08:00

That's Food and Drink: Opies new pickles make the perfect Christmas gift!...: Christmas it the perfect excuse for indulgence. If you fancy treating a loved one this festive season, why not surprise them with a gift tha...

Keep calm and Carry On this Chirstmas

2011-12-21T23:38:00.001-08:00

Research into the state of the nation’s ‘Christmas spirit’ in the face of economic hardship has revealed that families are adopting the quintessentially British maxim, ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’. According to the findings of a study by OscarUK.co.uk, the leading concessions website for over 50s, over half (55%) of families say they will go back to the traditional values of the festive season to

Ethical Superstore’s Christmas BestSellers

2011-12-21T23:36:00.000-08:00

Ethical Superstore, the UK’s leading online retailer of inspired eco-friendly, Fair Trade, organic, and UK-made products has revealed its top ten bestselling products for December and is offering consumers the chance to snap up these hot products before it is too late and people are left disappointed come the morning of the 25th. The products cover a wide range of uses and applications,

New Aunt Bessie’s Special Roast Potatoes Basted in Duck Fat Take the Palaver Out of Perfect Potatoes For the Festive Season

2011-12-21T23:31:00.000-08:00

For those extra special occasions when you simply don’t have time to wash, peel, cut, boil, baste and roast from scratch, or perhaps can't do it, due to a health issue like severe arthritis, take the palaver out of creating perfect roast potatoes with new Aunt Bessie’s Special Roast Potatoes Basted in Duck Fat – ideal for the Christmas family meal. The fine layer of duck fat makes for crispier,

Festive farm fun at Willows Farm Village Willows Farm Village, Hertfordshire

2011-12-21T23:27:00.000-08:00

Until Saturday 24th December 2011! Families can expect a day filled with festive farm fun this Christmas when they visit Santa in his Spectacular Grotto at Willows Farm Village, near St Albans, between 23rd November and Christmas Eve. Children can enjoy a magical journey leading up to Santa’s Grotto with sparkling festive scenes, before meeting Santa and receiving a golden key that unlocks the

Sam Faiers carves the ultimate Christmas bird

2011-12-21T23:21:00.000-08:00

Essex beauty learns festive tips from the top With Christmas just around the corner, Essex beauty Sam Faiers is taking the gravy bull by the horns and putting an end to dodgy Christmas Carving. After receiving the ultimate lesson from two expert Colman’s Butchers, Sam uncovers the secrets behind the perfect Christmas bird, ensuring roast dinner disasters are a thing of Christmas past. Despite

Ungrateful this Christmas?

2011-12-21T23:15:00.000-08:00

Men are the most ungrateful gender at Christmas, according to statistics released today by www.musicMagpie.co.uk, the leading cash for CDs, DVDs and games website, who saw 1.45million entertainment gifts traded in the two weeks following Christmas last year from embarrassed sons, brothers and dads. The research also shows age plays a factor in the rise of ungratefulness at Christmas across the

GOLD SPIRITS at Christmas!

2011-12-21T23:09:00.000-08:00

Let us introduce you to GOLD SPIRITS, a range of exquisite spirits enhanced with 22 carat Gold Flakes!Gold Cuvee is a sparkling pinot with edible 22 carat Gold Flakes in it! Bubbly, fun Gold Cuvee is a good way to end the year in style! And to start the year, try their flavoured sparkling vodkas enhanced with real 22 carats Gold FlakesPink V : Produced from premium vodka and enhanced with a dash

New Year Party News from Eventbrite

2011-12-21T23:04:00.000-08:00

Partygoers can indulge in some glamour with the Ultimate James Bond party, go back to the roaring twenties with a Prohibition party or bring in the New Year Roman-style with a toga party, to name a few. If they’re looking for a family experience, Eventbrite has events like the King’s Arms party, aimed at all ages. With a price to suit every budget, from a Cabaret night for only £5.95 to an

Bah Humbug at Christmas?

2011-12-21T23:00:00.000-08:00

Almost two thirds (63%) of us admit they’ve stopped sending Christmas cards now, with almost half (48%) preferring to send a Merry Christmas text in their place, according to new research by mobile phone experts, Recombu.com. However, this festive gesture is not appreciated by everyone – the survey which polled 2,000 people reveals that a third (33%) of us despise the impersonal ‘round robin’

That's Health: A third of adults might miss out on Chrismtas part...

2011-12-21T22:54:00.000-08:00

That's Health: A third of adults might miss out on Chrismtas part...: Don’t let flagging energy levels ruin your festive spirit this year! Bimuno IMMUNAID offers a helping hand to keep you healthy this Christm...

Have yourself a Merry Blackberry Christmas! New range of BlackBerry smartphones are looking all white!

2011-12-21T22:42:00.000-08:00

BlackBerry is pleased to announce the arrival of two of their latest devices in classic white. The new BlackBerry Bold™ 9900 and BlackBerry Curve™ 9360 are now available. And make fantastic Christmas gifts! With last years’ white collection a hit with a range of celebrities, including Dannii Minogue, Dita Von Teese and Lily Allen, The new range are a stylish must-have for 2011/2012. Both

Lakeland for Christmas

2011-12-21T22:39:00.000-08:00

For some fantastic kitchenware, just get to your nearest branch of Lakeland. There you will find all that you need to help you ensure that you and your family and friends will have the perfect Christmas and New Year period. Baking accessories, pie dishes, cake moulds, speciality devices, all those and much more, besides! There are giant jellybaby moulds! spice jars, children's garden tool kits

‘Jingle’ all the way with my Travel Cash

2011-12-21T22:30:00.000-08:00

Britons who travel abroad or visit overseas websites for their Christmas shopping needs could pocket an accumulative £8.6m as my Travel Cash- the prepaid MasterCard® currency card – gives its customers the gift of cashback. my Travel Cash recently added a fantastic reward for all customers - 1% unlimited cashback on everything purchased, paid directly to the prepaid card account the following

That's Food and Drink: The world's top selling win aerator is now availab...

2011-12-21T17:08:00.000-08:00

That's Food and Drink: The world's top selling win aerator is now availab...: The Vinturi Essential Wine Aerator, the first and original breakthrough wine accessory hailed by Californian wineries and experts, is now av...

Quality Street made for the chocolate lover's Christmas

2011-12-21T16:16:00.000-08:00

"A tin of Quality Street, please!" those are the words that are being uttered -with a smile of utter anticipation up and down the length and breadth of the entire United Kingdom as we move, ever quicker, to Christmas Day. It seems that everyone loves a tin of quality Street. They are ideal for sharing. Fondant centres, toffee, solid toffees, fudge centred, yes, all your old favourites are still

Wrong pong? Wrong size? Wrong colour? Recycle unwanted Christmas presents with Mencap!

2011-12-21T16:00:00.000-08:00

Did Father Christmas bring you everything you wanted this year? Many of us are left with the usual unwanted soap sets, spare or unsuitable home gadgets and ill fitting clothes. This year learning disability charity Mencap has come up with the perfect solution for those unwanted gifts. As part of their Make With Me initiative Mencap is calling on people to sell their unwanted items to raise vital

Looking for stocking fillers? Then get Christmas crafts at Poundland!

2011-12-21T15:52:00.000-08:00

The kids have finished school and are enjoying their time off, and it’s easy for parents to feel panicked about how to keep them entertained during the Christmas holidays. "Poundland has come up with some festive and affordable craft ideas that can keep the kids occupied for hours. We’ve turned some of these ideas into a generic article about Christmas crafts, which we felt your readers may

Despite economic times some toys and games are selling fast

2011-12-21T15:25:00.000-08:00

Pointless, the board game based on Alexander Armstrong’s BBC1 show, where the least popular answer is the winning answer has sold out in many of the major retailers, such as John Lewis, Amazon and WH Smith, with people even bidding on Ebay. More Pointless games from the 2012 stock are being shipped in to minimise Christmas shoppers disappointment. Some business’ always boom in recession and

Life-changing mobility car given to deserving Hampshire family in time for Christmas

2011-12-21T15:20:00.000-08:00

Christmas came early for four-year-old cerebral palsy sufferer Zac Walton and his family when they took delivery of a wheelchair-accessible car. Big-hearted Constables Mobility Managing Director David Constable agreed to give the family the £14,000 vehicle when he heard about the amazing fundraising Zac’s father Ben had been doing for charities like Whizz Kids. Ben, from Andover, found out

Celebrity Christmas Puddings Could Put Drivers Over The Limit

2011-12-21T14:57:00.000-08:00

As the festive season approaches, Halfords is warning drivers to be wary of the alcohol levels contained in some Christmas puds. Research from the car accessories retailer shows that motorists could inadvertently go over the drink drive limit if they consume too many of the celebrity desserts that will be gracing our tables this Christmas. Ex model turned chef Lorraine Pascal, whose new

That's Books: Do you know London? Reader's Digest book makes you...

2011-12-21T14:51:00.000-08:00

That's Books: Do you know London? Reader's Digest book makes you...: My wife knows London really well. She should do, she is a confirmed Tottenham Hotspurs fan, and has relatives who still live in the area of...

Odd Bins says recycle your bottles. With a difference!

2011-12-21T14:31:00.000-08:00

Recycling their empty bottles has proved very productive for these lucky people, echoing the New Year saying ‘out with the old and in with the new.’ They were caught by surprise in Central London and were handed a full bottle of Oddbins Errazuriz Cabernet Sauvignon in return for their empties. The high street off licence plans to place the bins around the country later in the year to encourage

Watch out bosses - workers set to lose all inhibitions at work Christmas parties

2011-12-21T14:17:00.000-08:00

- Almost a quarter of Brits have kissed a colleague at the work Christmas party - Teachers are most likely to call in sick the following day - Bankers are the most likely to make a fool of themselves Almost a quarter of all workers (23 per cent) have had a cheeky snog with a colleague at their work Christmas party, and a further one in ten (10 per cent) have ended up in bed with them, according

mulled wine cupcakes, with Irish Whiskey and chestnut frosting

2011-12-21T13:44:00.000-08:00