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Heartwarming gifts for the whole family this Christmas

Make Christmas count this year with an extra special gift from British Heart Foundation (BHF) Shops. With a wide range of gifts for the whole family, getting into the festive spirit couldn’t be easier and all sales will continue the BHF’s fight against heart disease. Visit one of our 670 BHF Shops or shop online giftshop.bhf.org.uk to discover how you can make a real difference this Christmas.

For her

Ladies fur gloves: From brrr to grrr these leopard print fur trimmed gloves are a great gift for glamorous ladies! £4.99

 

Red hot water bottle: Let her snuggle this cute, knitted hot water bottle this Christmas. It’s certainly heart warming! £9.99

 

Deer necklace: Animal jewellery is set to be big this winter. Let her show she’s got the fashion know-how with this deer pendent £2.99

 

Women’s fur tapper hat: Another great winter warmer. £12.99

 

Clasp purse: This classic fuchsia pink purse is a real eye catcher throughout those winter months. £7.99 

 

Owl ring: This owl ring will glam up to any festive outfit and is a great stocking filler for budding fashionistas. £1.99

 

Hearts umbrella: This pretty frill detail umbrella will brighten up any winter’s day. £14.99

 

Green mosaic lantern: A pretty touch to any lounge this Christmas. £24.99

 

Rose draw liners: These rose scented draw liners make winter woollies extra inviting this year. £9.99 (for a box of 20)

For him

Men’s striped scarf: This striped scarf is a stylish accessory that’ll keep him warm this winter. £9.99

 

50 cars that changed the world book: For all those car mad men! This book is some great food for thought. £12.99

 

Union jack alarm clock: Turn him into an early bird this Christmas with this cool union jack alarm clock. He’ll never oversleep again! £9.99

 

Poker set: This casino-style Texas Hold’em poker set is ideal for a lad’s night in. Contains gaming mat, 200 professional poker chips and 2 decks of playing cards. £9.99

 

Rugby cufflinks: Get him looking smart this Christmas with these rugby cufflinks. £9.99

London taxi plant pot: The perfect gift for all those green fingered lads. This London taxi plant pot adds an iconic touch to any kitchen. £18.99

 

Golf club boxed pen set: The ideal gift set for golfing fanatics, these pens are cleverly disguised as different types of golf clubs. £9.99

Aeroplane socks: The fun aeroplane print and ‘high flyer’ text on these socks makes them perfect for any career mad man!  £4.99

 

Personalised folding pliers:  An ideal gift for the gadget hungry man. £19.99

 

Incredible sports facts playing cards: The diehard sports fans dream! These playing cards will keep him entertained for hours. £4.99

For the kids

Personalised pencils: These personalised pencils are bound to make your little one feel special this Christmas. £10.99 (for 12 pencils)

 

Magnetic letters set: A great way to get your baby learning throughout the festive season. £12.99

 

Knitting doll: A sweet gift to keep your little one’s busy. Wool and knitting needle included. £6.99

 

Wooden marble castle run: This traditional wooden marble run will keep them entertained for hours. £34.99

 

Make a clock: Get them thinking this Christmas. Make a clock is an educational and fun kit which will help them make a real working clock. £14.99

To view the full range visit www.giftshop.bhf.org.uk

FACTFILE:
Last year BHF Shops raised over £26 million to help the BHF fight heart disease the nation’s single biggest killer.

BHF Shops sell 90,000 items everyday and have over 19,000 volunteers.

The BHF now has over 670 Shops. Our aim is for everyone in the UK to have a local British Heart Foundation Shop.

The charity now has over 120 Furniture and Electrical Stores across England, Scotland and Wales.

For more information on British Heart Foundation Shops or to find your local shop please visit bhf.org.uk/shops -The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is the nation’s heart charity, dedicated to saving lives through pioneering research, patient care, campaigning for change and by providing vital information. But we urgently need help. We rely on donations of time and money to continue our life-saving work. Because together we can beat heart disease.

Christmas gadgets need Duracell power

It's all very well buying lots of electronic gadgets for Christmas, but you must ensure that the owners of these new gadgets have all the power they need when they need it. There's no good having the latest gizmos  or gadgets if there's no power for them!

So this is where the The all new Powerful Duracell line up comes in! They are available from www.amazon.co.uk and www.duracelldirect.co.uk

Several new devices have been introduced to offer long-lasting power to keep gadgets juiced up, making it possible for people to see, do and experience more through extending the life of their everyday gadgets.

Portable Chargers:

For those on the go, the range of Portable Smartphone Chargers features 2 slim and sleek chargers, providing convenient and accessible solutions to recharging your daily gadgets on the move. Offering additional talk time, the chargers are compatible with smartphones and other devices that feature either micro- or mini-USB ports.

Duracell Portable USB Charger 1800mAh

(Also known as the Portable 5-hour Smartphone Charger)

RRP £39.99

New to the range and providing enhanced mobile device charging in a compact design, this is an ideal option for those with multiple devices on the move, able to provide extra power anytime, anywhere.

Key benefits:

• Up to 5 hours of extra talktime for smartphones[1]
• Charges two devices on the go
• Features a power-check button for added convenience
• Micro-USB cable (and Micro-to-Mini Tip adapter) included

Duracell Portable USB Charger 1150mAh

(Also known as the Portable 3-hour Smartphone Charger, formerly ‘Instant Charger’)

RRP £29.99

Sleek, convenient solution for charging devices on the go to ensure you can keep texting, gaming and listening to music wherever you are.

Key benefits:

·         Up to 3 hours extra talktime for smartphones1 making it ideal for a         quick top-up while out and about.

• Instantly charges all micro- or mini-USB compatible mobile devices.
• Slim, lightweight and easy to transport

Rechargeable Portable Power

For those seeking rechargeable power solutions at home and whilst on the go, Duracell has revised its line-up and reduced its range of 8 chargers down to 6, based around consumers’ differing recharging needs. Updated packaging makes the benefits clearer than ever, and two new chargers provide quick, convenient recharging for AA batteries, whether they’re needed in an hour or in 15 minutes.  The new Staycharged batteries come charged up, ideal to put in toys as they come ready to use and can be recharged 100s of times and retain their charge for up to a year when not in use.

Speedy Charger

RRP £29.99

The new Duracell Speedy Charger is a compact charger that can be taken anywhere to provide you with quick recharge, anytime, anywhere,

Key benefits:

• Standard 4 cell charge in 2-3 hours
• Fast charge mode recharges 2 AAA/AA batteries in 1 hour

15 Minute Charger

RRP £39.99

When time really is of the essence, the new Duracell 15 Minute Charger helps minimise the hassle of losing power, with an upgraded design that provides the fastest charge, guaranteed.

Key benefits:

• Charges 4 AA cells in 15 minutes, guaranteed
• Battery health indicator to show when the batteries are ready to go

Disposable Portable Power

For everyday needs, Duracell batteries offer portable power anytime, anywhere. Duracell Plus Power is one of four disposable tiers available. There’s an option to suit either low or high drain devices ranging from Simply Duracell, Plus Power, Ultra Power to Ultra Lithium.

Duracell Ultra Lithium

RRP £8.49

Available for the first time, Duracell’s most powerful AA battery ever provides long-term performance for medium and high-drain devices.

Key benefits:

• Performs 7x better in digital cameras2
• The first battery to offer Lithium technology from Duracell
• Available in AA

Duracell Plus Power (formerly ‘Duracell Plus’)

RRP £3.79 for a 4pk AA4

The upgraded Duracell Plus Power provides guaranteed longer lasting power in AAA, C and D cells.

Key benefits:

• Upgrade of Duracell Plus with longer-lasting power   guaranteed

The updated Duracell range emphasises convenience and accessibility to provide a reliable source of personal, portable power, ensuring that the devices people use every day don’t let them down.

Available from www.amazon.co.uk / www.duracelldirect.co.uk

Choose Duracell and make sure everyone has a really happy Christmas! 

What would your dog tell you, this Christmas?

Apart from: "I love you," that is?

"I’ve got a bone to pick with you…. I’m sick of squeaky toys. I’m bored of bones. And that woolly doggy jumper you got me last year, well that is not making an outing this year let me tell you!! This year I want to get my paws on the doggy-licious collars and leads from www.luxuryhound.com

I’ve heard through the dog-vine that, this season, purple is THE colour to be seen in around the park. My wish list to Santa “Paws” therefore includes a must-have purple suede collar and lead. I just know that it would give me a new leash of life!

I know exactly where you can find these one-of-a-kind dog collars. Luxuryhound - a Scottish boutique with luxurious leads and a variety of doggy accessories is the best for a pampered pooch like me! Don’t I deserve better than those scratchy collars and tight leads?

I want to strut my stuff this New Year without getting lost in the crowd. With my very own inscribed dog tag proudly around my neck showing off my fine, furry chest and an extra D-ring handily located at the back, I will make all the other dogs jealous. Whether one is a pocket sized pooch or a Great Dane, any dog can look as glam as me and of course I can be colour co-ordinated with your latest dog walking outfit so we can be a pair of fashionistas!

Also, whilst I’m lolled out by the fire under your feet wearing my brand new collar, we can both relax in the knowledge that we have helped other pooches that are not as lucky as me. Luxuryhound donates 5% of the profits from every product sold straight to dog charities so less fortunate hounds can be looked after or helped to find happy homes.

So, if you don’t want me hounding you this Christmas, just please get me a gorgeous bespoke Luxuryhound collar and lead. Otherwise, it will be you in the doghouse on Boxing Day…. woof woof!"

OK, you heard it from the horse's, sorry, the doggies mouth!

FACTFILE:

Luxuryhound is a wonderful doggy boutique based in Scotland that specialises in luxury leads and collars for dogs of all shapes and sizes. Luxuryhound was set up in 2008 by Mirren Fischer, who works with a variety of quality artisans and craftsmen, top-notch suppliers, and patient dog models to get designs, prints, and stitching just right. Luxuryhound products are also environmentally friendly as their tweeds are bought from local small weavers and organic farms; their leathers progress from well-treated herds to tanneries that use vegetable dyes and control their emissions tightly. 

To see the full range of products please visit www.luxuryhound.com

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Wine selection gifts with a difference

Newly launch website, halfwine.com specialises in fine wines by the half bottle. This offering answers the growing market for half bottles of wine; the perfect present discerning individuals who are health conscious and keen to limit their alcohol intake.

37.5cl sized bottles of wine offer between two and three glasses of wine. The founders have put together halfwine.com gift packs and tasting packs alongside the usual offering; these selections make the perfect Christmas present for wine-lovers.

halfwine.com gift packs include: Champagne Gift Pack (2 x 375ml Guy Charbaut NV, Cuvée de Réserve Brut 1er Cru Champagne) ; The great 2005 vintage Bordeaux and Burgundy (4 x 375ml) for just £38.90 including delivery; Dinner Gift Pack (4 x 375ml) –champagne, white, red and a dessert wine; halfwine.com Tasting Packs (choose your own) and the www.halfwine.com wine club offers a chance to taste new wines throughout the year. Available from £33.90

Cookery School Vouchers for the Beach Bistro at the Gallivant Hotel, Rye

The perfect gift for food lovers as the vouchers can be redeemed against a number of different courses throughout the year, including ‘Boat to Plate’ ‘Field to plate’ ‘Shoot to Plate’ and most recently ‘Festive Cooking’.

The Beach Bistro Cookery School offers simple, seasonal cookery that you can do at home. Courses are perfect for anyone who can boil an egg to enthusiastic home cooks with a focus on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.

The Gallivant Hotel, New Lydd Road, Rye, East Sussex, W: www.thegallivanthotel.com T:  +44(0) 1797 225 057 E: enquiries@thegallivanthotel.com