The 12 Days of Discovery. Coffee Advent Calendar from Chimney Fire Coffee

Containing 12 bags of 70g coffee (either whole bean, or pre-ground) with a booklet, information and map. 

Chimney Fire's Coffee have launched their 12 Days of Discovery Advent Calendar is a specially curated collection of coffees from their 2022 Discovery Coffee range. 

Each coffee has been carefully selected by their roastery team to satisfy different tastes, and introduce a new and interesting coffee from around the world - be that a new origin or region, a new process or varietal, or something seasonal with a unique flavour profile; The unique sleeve illustration was created by Sïan Angharad, celebrating the contribution of each team member to their operation, with a Christmassy twist!

From Malawi to India, every coffee drinker will be sure to find something new and exciting this festive season to suit their tastes.

Available at ChimneyFireCoffee.com from early next month, November 2022. 

Chimney Fire Coffee is a speciality coffee roastery that's nestled comfortably in the Surrey Hills. They produce and supply ethical coffee products and subscriptions for both home consumers, and business customers (including end-to-end service, coffee beans, machinery, barista training, and corporate experiences, too). 

Their coffee range includes eight mainstay coffees, a rolling monthly 'Discovery Coffee' (where each month they introduce a new and interesting coffee from around the world), and most recently their Peru Classic Espresso Nespresso® compatible compostable coffee pods. 

They also offer coffee immersion tours at their roastery and run off-site coffee experiences, collaborate with talented local brands and makers and create new products including cycle jerseys, coffee-chocolate and coffee candles. Their recent launch, with Silent Pool Distillery, is the incredible Espresso Martini. 

They work hard to bring their customers coffee to suit every taste that supports ethical and eco-friendly practices, all the way from farm to cup.

Chimney Fire Coffee is all about sustainability from the ground up with direct and transparent sourcing, 100% compostable packaging and delivering social impact through donations to Re-Cycle, a small charity who refurbish bikes in the UK and send them to rural communities in Africa. They're also an Accredited Living Wage employer and are B Corp Certified, demonstrating standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.  

To learn more and to place your orders please visit them at https://chimneyfirecoffee.com.

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Its Double Trouble for Seven Bro7hers Brand New Duo. Just in time for Christmas!

SEVEN BRO7HERS BREWING CO is launching two dreamy web exclusives. A sweet and sour beer duo for the autumn. Which, to our minds, will make a great addition to your Christmas drinks cabinet. (Which in our house is our understairs cupboard!)

Tingling with fruity flavour, the 'Sour Dreams' offers a delicious blackberry sour tang whereas 'Sweet Dreams' is a DIPA packing a punch at 9% ABV.

Upcycling the left over 'sweet and sugary wort' from the DIPA the sour is made using the same mash – two beers one brew.

Head brewer Jack Dixon of SEVEN BROTHERS, described the brew. He said: “The concept is using the same mash for two different beers, instead of sending sweet sugary delicious wort down the drain we make a whole new beer.

“After we've mashed the high alcohol, sweet grains we shower the grains with hot water which rinses the sugars, because the grain bill on the beer is so big and sugary we are able to sparge (rinse) the grains twice to make two different beers.”

Jack added: “You could say the two beers are brothers!”

The Sweet Dreams is a citrus beer with floral undertones. Sour Dreams, 4.0% ABV is a fruity blackberry and mango sour that will send your taste buds wild. This tart beer is "sessionable" with a deliciously fruity edge.

The duo is the latest in the brother's line of special craft beers and both cans are available in 440ml cans. Sour Dreams is £4.50 and Sweet Dreams £4.75 per can on the web shop.

The brewery was founded in 2014 by McAvoy brothers, Guy, Keith, Luke, Daniel, Nathan, Kit, and Greg, inspired by their dad's home-brewing in their cellar at home.

https://www.sevenbro7hers.com.

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An advent calendar that helps you make a Christmas difference

Every day, you open a door on your advent calendar and discover what you’ve given; from clearing plastic from UK shores, to helping to provide life-changing medicine for a sick child. 24 donations, to 24 incredible charities!

Premium Advent Calendar

£32.95 from adventofchange.com and John Lewis and Partners.   

The original calendar is making a very welcome return for Christmas 2022. This latest edition of the best-selling advent calendar donates £1 to each of the 24 amazing charities; local, national and international.

With a stunning aesthetic and a delightfully muted colour palette, this premium advent calendar, which is entirely plastic-free, helps to give more with just one purchase. 

It's ideal for gifting to a friend, or bringing the family together back through giving, your purchase will support wonderful charities such as 52 Lives, the Cavell Nurses' Trust, PDSA, Willow and the National Autistic Society.

The Premium Advent Calendar is available online at adventofchange.com and John Lewis and Partners  

Advent Calendar

£17.95 from adventofchange.com      

Perfect for gifting or displaying proudly on your mantlepiece, this advent calendar donates 50p each day to one of 24 charities doing incredible work at home and around the world.

Daily charitable donations make opening your advent calendar on winter mornings even more special. Look forward to waking up and discovering how your donations have supported the vital work of organisations such as BBC Children In Need, Alzheimer’s Research UK, Tommy’s, Self Help Africa and animal charity PDSA.

The Advent Calendar is available online at adventofchange.com

Children’s Advent Calendar

£17.95 from adventofchange.com and John Lewis and Partners  

With child-friendly wording and family-focused charities, this children’s advent calendar features a fun, colourful design and is completely plastic-free. Entertain your little ones with the enjoyable game of finding Santa’s lost decorations when opening the advent doors, helping the whole family get in to the Christmas spirit whilst showing the importance of giving back.

With 50p donations to each of the 24 incredible family-friendly charities who showcase a broad range of issues, this calendar is the perfect choice for schools and young families, donating to causes such as Big Change, Made By Dyslexia, Think Equal, City Harvest and World Bicycle Relief.

The Children’s Advent Calendar is available online at adventofchange.com and John Lewis and Partners.

Other alternative advent products in the range for 2022…

Christmas Crackers

£25.95 from adventofchange.com and John Lewis and Partners  

Advent of Change’s most requested product for 2021 is back with a bang – these Christmas crackers really bring charity to the table, donating £2 per cracker to six wonderful charities. Pull the cracker and find out how your donation has helped those in need and read the side-splitting joke provided by celebrities such as Lorraine Kelly, Harry Hill and Joanna Lumley. Not forgetting the all-important paper hat to make your charity Christmas cracker experience complete.

Advent of Change’s commitment to sustainability means the crackers are all fully recyclable or compostable, plastic-free and designed to minimise waste and impact on the environment. Charities supported by the crackers include ABF The Soldiers' Charity, Baby Lifeline, FoodCycle, Marie Curie and Willow.

The Christmas Crackers are available in two colour schemes online at adventofchange.com

Charity Glass Bauble

£11.95 from adventofchange.com, John Lewis and Partners and Waitrose

New for 2022, this beautiful glass charity bauble features an intricate star design with 10 distinctive shapes. Each one represents a charity supported by the purchase, and the corresponding charity and impact can be found on the packaging.

Each decoration represents a donation of 50p to each of the wonderful 10 charities, including Equally Ours, the Marine Conservation Society, National Autistic Society, The Listening Place and Toybox. The elegant design means the decoration can be kept for years to come as a beautiful reminder of your goodwill in the 2022 festive period.

The Tree Decorations are available online at adventofchange.com, John Lewis and Partners and Waitrose.  

Advent Candle

£24.95 from adventofchange.com and John Lewis & Partners and Waitrose

An innovative twist on the classic advent candle, the Advent of Change version brings a charitable donation to every day of the festive countdown. The premium candle features countdown numbers and a booklet accompaniment to outline exactly what your donation has achieved, with a donation every day supporting 24 charities. Although perfect for the festive countdown, the candle has a chic and elegant design that works all year round, creating the perfect centre piece for your table or mantlepiece

From helping to protect wild animals and their natural habitats, to providing special days to terminally ill young people, each of the 24 charities has been researched and chosen specifically for its incredible contribution to making the world a better place. For those looking to support multiple charities with one purchase, the Advent of Change candle is the perfect gift.

Made from 100 per cent natural wax with no parabens. Manufactured in the UK from raw materials, not tested on animals.

Scented Candle

£24.95 from adventofchange.com and John Lewis and Partners  

Designed as the perfect gift to keep the Advent of Change giving spirit alive well into the festive period and beyond.

As your advent candle, scented with notes of eucalyptus and lime, burns down, it will reveal 12 stars, each of which represents a different charity. A miniature booklet accompanies the candle to offer details of the different charities and the amazing work they do in communities throughout the UK and worldwide.

The perfect gift for those who are always putting others first, the candle provides an 80p donation to each of the 12 different charities including Excellent Development, Groundswell, Pathway Project, Shivia and Surfers Against Sewage.

Made from 100 per cent natural wax with no parabens, the candle is manufactured in the UK from raw materials and not tested on animals.

The Scented Candle is available online at adventofchange.com and John Lewis and Partners.

 

Advent Calendars from Carluccio’s and Mariage Frères

Obviously the big day is still a little while away but we’ve started the countdown to Christmas and what better way than with a luxury advent calendar? 

And advent calendars do not get much better than the limited-edition luxury food and drink advent calendars from your favourite Italian brand Carluccio’s and luxury French tea purveyor, Mariage Frères.

You can enjoy the true taste of Italy this Christmas with the very best of artisanal Italian produce behind every door of your very special advent calendar.

Impeccably sourced products range from store cupboard staples like extra virgin olive oil, organic Italianavera tomatoes and Sugo alle Arrabbiata pasta sauce through to authentic sweet treats - thinking here of gianduiotti chocolates, Torta di Siena cake and Carluccio’s classic Amaretti Tradizionale!

And to help get you you into the proper party spirit, there’s a selection of boozy delights including the very best from Italian gin experts Malfy, a crisp Vai Vai Prosecco, aperitivo from Starlino and more besides!  

Beautifully packaged with vibrant, bold, geometric designs inspired by the work of Italian architect Gio Ponti with 1960s interconnecting patterns to reflect that Christmas is time to connect with friends and family, this year’s advent calendar can be repurposed and reused, or sustainably recycled, whatever you wish!

Available for pre-order from mid-October at www.carluccios.com, Carluccio’s 2022 Advent Calendar retails at £95 with products worth more than £140. Order early to avoid disappointment. 

#CarlucciosChristmas

www.carluccios.com

Mariage Frères.

The release of luxury French tea emporium and purveyor Mariage Frères’ iconic tea advent calendar has become a much-anticipated moment in the festive calendar and this year is set to be no exception. New for 2022 comes the NOËL OVER THE RAINBOW® Christmas calendar, a luxury, rainbow-hued and ribbon-tied advent calendar housing 25 premium teas from France’s iconic teahouse. 

Start each morning of advent with a truly elevated cup: behind every window you will find a luxury Mariage FreÌres tea. The brand has one of the world’s most extensive tea ranges and the calendar is the perfect introduction to Mariage FreÌres’ vibrant collection. 

The NOËL OVER THE RAINBOW® Christmas calendar is priced at £48 and is available to buy in store at Mariage FreÌres Covent Garden, Selfridges London and online for nationwide delivery at www.mariagefreres.com from late October. The stunning case can be kept for storing your favourite trinkets. 

Mariage Frères

38 King Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 8JS

www.mariagefreres.com

@mariagefreresofficial

Why not buy both advent calendars? 

Advent Calendars from Schleich

Schleich HORSE CLUB Advent Calendar RRP £29.99

The HORSE CLUB was founded when the girls found a wooden chest full of mysteries. 

Just like HORSE CLUB Hannah, you’ll be opening a whole world of surprises with each door you pry open in the HORSE CLUB Advent Calendar. Each numbered door in the 2022 HORSE CLUB Advent Calendar contains a special surprise. 

This year’s calendar includes two horse figurines and a total of 24 HORSE CLUB accessories to build your collection. Picnic baskets and apples, grooming supplies and miniature animals. There’s something special in every box!

Schleich FARM WORLD Advent Calendar RRP £29.99

A schleich® Advent Calendar is a great starter kit to introduce little ones to the wonder and delight of schleich® toys. Every day of the holidays brings a new reveal and a special surprise for kids to look forward to! Each numbered door contains one of nine schleich® FARM WORLD figurines or one of 15 farm toy accessories. 

The farm animal figurines include a calf, a baby goat, a kitten, a rabbit, a dalmatian puppy, a guinea pig, a horse, a lamb, and a veterinarian.

Schleich DINOSAURS Advent Calendar RRP £29.99

The 2022 Advent Calendar from schleich® DINOSAURS is a mystery 250 million years in the making. Unearth a new dino surprise each day! Who will emerge from today's box? 

A Jurassic predator? A newly hatched baby dinosaur? Open the door to discovery this holiday season!

For details of stockists please visit www.schleich-s.com.

No matter what your budget these Christmas-Crackers are sure to earn you pudding points!

With Christmas fast approaching, we know some of you are dreading trying to find that perfect present for the person who is impossible to buy for.

Fear not! Our gorgeous gift guide is here to help; offering something to suit every budget and style. Meet these beauty-full prezzies, perfect as surprise stocking-fillers, secret Santa, or the majestic main event!

GIFTS £20.00 AND UNDER

COSRX – Acne Pimple Master Patch

£5.99 Feel Unique

Avoid pesky pimples this festive season with COSRX’s trusty Acne Pimple Master Patches. These little pimple patches are an overnight fixer to make whiteheads, blackheads and picked zits disappear by morning. 

It can even stay on through showering and can be applied under makeup! With three differently sized patches in a pack, you can choose which one will cover your bases.

Embryolisse – Lait-Crème Concentré

From £13.00, Boots and Feel Unique

Perfect for the TikTok or YouTube Shorts obsessed!

This cult-classic isn’t a celeb favourite for no reason! Bought every 13 seconds, this multi-tasking miracle cream works as a nourishing moisturiser, a restorative mask, an after-shave cream, and a (very) highly praised primer.

Formulated with a combination of natural ingredients that are rich in essential fatty acids and vitamins, this dream cream provides the skin with nutrients and water, leaving the skin moisturised, nourished, soft and supple.

The Jojoba Company - Ho-ho-ba Kissmas Holiday Gift Set 

£13.95 The Jojoba Company

Featuring two bestselling customer favourites: Australian Jojoba & Jojoba Lip Balm; this perfect duo will have your lips & skin glowing & hydrated this Christmas, making you mistletoe ready at all times!

 

The Jojoba Company - Ho-ho-ba Mist Holiday Gift Set 

£13.95, The Jojoba Company

There’s no better gift than hydrated skin! This gorgeous gift set features the superior Australian Jojoba & Jojoba Water Toning Mist; a dreamy duo which boosts skin hydration and delivers deep nourishment all day long.

Mylee – Ice Ice Baby Duo

£14.50, mylee.co.uk

Did someone turn down the temperature in here? The icy cool foil-effect of Below Zero and deep tones of Frostbite will have you shivering with that fresh-set feeling, from fingers to toes. 

We recommend protecting and maintaining your masterpiece with the MyGel Base Coat and a glossy MyGel Top Coat for a finishing glacial effect that can be cured in seconds under an LED or UV Lamp.

SOS Serum – SOS Treasures Christmas Coffret

£45.00, sosserum.co.uk

Perfect for the one who’s always on the go, this handy Treasure Chest has everything you need for Christmas trips and visiting family, and for protecting your skin!

Worth over £71, this Christmas Coffret features 50ml sizes of SOS Serum’s cult favourite SOS SPF50 and SOS Cleanse, their SOS Lip, and a 15ml version of their NEW SOS Night, as well as some Ginger & Black Pepper Essential Drops for a long-lasting home fragrance – this kit is the epitome of self-care.

GIFTS £20.00-£50.00

Rubis – Classic Slanted Tweezers

£25.30, Amazon

Rust and corrosion resistant, these tweezers have a non-slip grip, and the slanted tips provide the utmost accuracy for brow shaping and hair removal. They are designed by experts, and aim to provide comfortable use without compromising on their effectiveness.

 

GIFTS OVER £50.00

Carolina Herrera – Good Girl EDP 50ml

£62.00, The Fragrance Shop

Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world. (Something my wife agrees with!)

Good Girl is the perfect party fragrance. Fun and frivolous, this new, sexy oriental fragrance explores the idea of contrasts and captures a woman’s wondrous complexity by merging the sweet alluring qualities of jasmine and luminous tuberose with dangerously addictive notes of roasted Tonka beans and cacao.

Hugo Boss – The Scent Le Parfum EDP 100ml 

£82.50, The Fragrance Shop

Hugo Boss has reimagined BOSS The Scent Le Parfum with captivating notes of Ginger and Iris. The innovative inclusion of Maninka Fruit adds a deeply sensual element that is followed closely by a sturdy leather base. BOSS The Scent releases a refined masculine energy that is simply irresistible.

Bedew – The Essentials Kit

£85.00, bedewskin.co.uk

Give the ultimate gift of glowing, healthy skin, with The Essentials Kit from Bedew Skin. Perfect for those who want a barrier-building routine, and those who aren’t sure where to start with skincare!

This kit includes all of the essential steps you need in your routine to cleanse, nourish, exfoliate, hydrate and protect! Suitable for all skin types, this handy kit contains The Almond Oil Cleanser (with a Cleansing Cloth), The Instant Enzyme Peel (with Peel Brush), The Hyaluronic Hydrator, and Bedew Moisturiser.