Sandbach Christmas Market

Sandbach Christmas Market returns for 2022!

Sandbach has one of the best Christmas Markets in the entire county of Cheshire with an extensive variety of festive goods on offer and it always brings a really Christmassy atmosphere to the town.

Whatever the weather the town glows brightly on this special night, with choirs singing carols around the Christmas Tree, Brass Bands playing, Christmas lights twinkling, chestnuts roasting and the aroma of mulled wine. 

There will be over 100 stalls cover the Market Square, spread up the High Street, fill the Market Hall and expand over Little Common. 

With Town Centre shops offering late night shopping and The Olive and Stitch Market hosting further stalls within Town Hall there is a wealth of goods on offer.

The market runs from 3pm until 8pm and features hand made or decorated goods and home grown, cooked or reared produce along with Fair Trade wares.

Sainsbury's Christmas ordering is now available

Sainsbury's has announced that it's Christmas Food to Order system.

You are invited to explore their Taste the Difference range of seasonal delights that are specially chosen and created to help you spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your family around the dining table.

There's also an improved vegetarian and vegan offering, some great hassle-free turkeys that are ready to cook, plus sumptuous ready-to-enjoy deserts that will really be a sensation this Christmas. So, let's face it, Christmas will be a real treat this year, even for the person who is doing the majority of the meal preparation and the cooking, too!

What is available to tempt you this year? Taste the Difference Christmas cheese platters, the new Taste the Difference Caramelised biscuit Christmas pudding, Taste the Difference Ultimate Turkey Crown, Taste the Difference Orange and beetroot Scottish smoked salmon, Taste the Difference No gammon roast and Taste the Difference Black Forest presents.

You can pre-order online by December 16th at sainsburys.co.uk/ChristmasFood.

Morrisons slash prices of over 50 popular Christmas products

Morrisons is cutting the price of 52 festive products that see a spike in sales as Christmas approaches and is committing to keeping the prices low until the end of the year. 

Cranberry sauce, tin foil and stuffing are just some of the products included in the list that see an average uplift in sales of over 50 per cent from mid November until Christmas compared to the rest of the year.  

Morrisons is investing over £3 million to make these cuts as customers look for help reducing and spreading the cost of Christmas.

Sweet treats such as mince pies and trifles are included in the cuts as well as the key ingredients needed to create seasonal bakes including mincemeat, sultanas, glacé cherries and pastry - along with the cream to serve them with.  

Other chilled items include prawns, dips and flavoured cheeses, while roast potatoes, carrots and sprouts are some of the freezer favourites that have been cut.

Cupboard fillers such as peanuts and jam have also been reduced in price and customers can avoid any Christmas Day disasters by stocking up on batteries now as packs of AA and AAA varieties are included in the price reductions.

Today’s festive cuts are in addition to the 150 prices that Morrisons reduced and froze in September on cupboard staples and frequently purchased items including chicken breasts, mince, bread, baked beans, chopped tomatoes, potatoes and a variety of fruit and vegetables. Everyday essentials like toilet paper and cereal and freezer items like fish fingers, chips and pizzas were also cut in price and remain at the lower prices. 

David Potts, CEO of Morrisons said: “These festive price cuts are on the key seasonal products that we know customers buy more of at this time of year because of the important part they play in Christmas celebrations.  

"We understand our customers are having to make tough choices at the moment about what items to put in their baskets and so we're working hard to help them when it comes to their festive grocery shopping.” 

Besides these price cuts, other recent activities that have been introduced to help customers with the cost of living include the introduction of exclusive offers to My Morrisons members and the continuation of the Kids Eat Free All Day initiative in Morrisons cafés.  

For example, this week, Morrisons Christmas Collector scheme has gone live for eligible My Morrisons members enabling them to receive a significant money-off voucher to spend at Christmas if they meet the criteria and shop in the relevant weeks. 

Morrisons AA Battery 12 pack £7.00 Now £2.99

Morrisons Mincemeat 822g £2.49 Now £1.89

Morrisons Cocktail Prawns 300g £4.69 Now £3.99

Morrisons Frozen Roast Potatoes 1kg £1.65 Now £0.99

Morrisons Shortcrust Mince Pies 6 pack £1.75 Now £1.25

Morrisons Dry Roasted Peanuts 450g £1.75 Now £1.59

Morrisons Puff Pastry Sheets 375g £1.49 Now £1.25

Morrisons Yorkshire Wensleydale with Cranberries 200g £2.19 Now £1.75

Morrisons Kitchen Foil 300 mm wide 10 Metres £1.90 Now £1.55

Morrisons Cranberry Sauce 200g £1.09 Now £0.59

Morrisons Sage & Onion Stuffing 170g £0.59 Now £0.55

Morrisons Raspberry Trifle 600g £2.79 Now £2.49

Morrisons festive price cuts will be communicated to customers via TV, radio, press, digital display, social media and out of home activity as well as email and online activity.  The cuts are in all of Morrisons 498 supermarkets and online.

(This reminds me. We need some new batteries. I think I know where I'll be buying them from this time!)

Check out Morrisons at www.morrisons.com.

Lynx Epic Gift Sets for your Epic Christmas Gifts

The countdown to Christmas begins with the Lynx 24 Day Calendar. For the ultimate Lynx-lover, this epic advent calendar is crammed full with a selection of must-have fragrances, body sprays and shower gels that will keep anyone feeling fresh, well-groomed and in the festive spirit this Christmas. 

Featuring a selection of full-size and some miniature products, plus 11 exclusive grooming essentials and accessories, the Lynx 24 Day Calendar is designed to keep Lynx lovers surprised and pleased in the lead up to Christmas Day. 

RRP: £60.00 | Available exclusively at Boots

Lynx Africa Body Spray and Body Wash

Nothing says “iconic” like Lynx Africa, and this year young people can enjoy a Lynx Africa duo set, featuring the warm and exotic smells of Lynx Africa from Lynx Africa Shower Gel & Body Spray. A truly timeless gift that will keep them feeling the best version of themselves no matter what.

RRP: £9.00 | Available nationwide (including Amazon and Superdrug)

Lynx Africa Body Spray and Socks

The Lynx Africa Body Spray & Socks set includes the perfect pair. Featuring a can of Lynx Africa Body Spray and a pair of Lynx Africa Socks, sporting a design inspired by the classic Lynx Africa can, the gift set will truly knock anyone’s socks off! 

RRP: £7.50 | Available nationwide (including Amazon and Boots) 

Lynx Africa Retro Washbag

The Lynx Africa Retro Washbag provides the ideal grooming set for those wanting to feel fresh from day to night, featuring the iconic trio of Lynx Africa products. The stylish and functional wash bag contains body spray, antiperspirant and body wash, providing warm and consistent protection for up to 48 hours. 

RRP: £14.00 | Available nationwide (including ASDA and Amazon) 

Lynx Black Body Spray and Body Wash

The Lynx Black Duo Gift Set is a legendary gift to give or receive this Christmas; whoever they are, whatever the occasion, it’s the gift that keeps on giving. The iconic combination includes the Lynx Black Deodorant Body Spray and Lynx Black Body Wash.

The powerful fragrance of frozen pear and cedarwood will help young people stay on top of their grooming game and ready to take on anything throughout the festive season and beyond. 

RRP: £7.00 | Available nationwide (including Amazon and ASDA)

Lynx The Ultimate Collection Gift Set

The name says it all as The Ultimate Collection Gift Set from Lynx is jam packed with the ultimate selection of full-size Lynx fragrances. 

From the exotic scents of Lynx Africa to the fresh and fruity tones of Epic Fresh, The Ultimate Collection Gift Set will leave you with no choice but to make an impression this Christmas. This extensive collection is filled with five body sprays and body washes across the brands cult fragrances:  Lynx Africa, Lynx Epic Fresh, Lynx Excite, Lynx Black, and Lynx Recharge. 

RRP: £26.00 |Available exclusively at ASDA

Lynx Epic Fresh Washbag

Help the loved one in your life feel fresher-than-fresh with the Epic Fresh Wash Bag. Lynx’s fresh new fragrance launched earlier this year, boasting an invigorating grapefruit and tropical pineapple fragrance that offers 48+ hours protection to keep you feeling and smelling fresh from day through to night. 

The Epic Fresh Wash Bag is filled with a trio of treats, including the Epic Fresh Body Spray, Epic Fresh Antiperspirant and Epic Fresh Body Wash packed in a zippable wash bag. Ideal for gym kits, school bags or travelling, the Lynx Epic Fresh Wash Bag set keeps everything you’d need to keep fresh in one place.

RRP: £10.00 | Available exclusively at Boots

Lynx Epic Fresh & Ice Chill Bumper Pack Gift Set

The Epic Fresh & Ice Chill Body Spray and Body Wash with Shower Scrub set is the freshest gift or stocking filler. Filled with two of Lynx’s freshest fragrances and a shower scrub, the Epic Fresh and Ice Chill duo is ideal for those looking to kick-start their grooming routine. 

The super fresh gift set includes Lynx Epic Fresh Body Spray and Body Wash and the Lynx Ice Chill Body Spray and Body Wash. Both fragrances feature a revolutionary dual-action technology, which promise to keep you feeling and smelling fresh for up to 48 hours.

RRP: £15.00 | Available exclusively at Boots

You can learn more about Lynx by visiting them at https://www.lynxformen.com/uk/home.html

Neonimo's Cheeky Christmas Collection Out Now!

Neonimo's sustainably made Christmas Collection is specially designed to spread a bit of cheeky cheer this Christmas. 

Their funny seasonal décor will get festive guests smiling and giggling and our cards will spread colourful Christmas joy!

Christmas Coasters 6-packs (2 x pack designs)

– Strong wooden base and heat-resistant glossy surface

– 10 cm x 10 cm

– Handmade to order

Christmas Cards 4-packs (3 x pack designs)

– Sturdy FSC cards in A6 size

– Presented in a quality envelopes

– Handmade to order

Christmas Reversible Cushions (12 designs)

– Prints on both sides so you really get 2 Christmas throw pillows in one!

– Choose from Poly or Feather fill inner

– 40 cm x 40 cm

– Handmade to order

And these items from their regular collections make for excellent Christmas décor as well...

Cake Stands (3 designs)

– Featured in 2 x Press Loft Trend Reports in 2022: Altbashes and Anything But Ordinary

– One of Neonimo's best-sellers

– Handmade to order

Gift Boxed Tealight Candle Holder Sets (3 designs)

– Frosted glass tealight holders supplied with choice of winter spice or unscented tealights

– Sets come beatifully gift boxed

– Hand-printed to order

Vegan Candles in Recycled Glass Jars (4 scents)

– Two sizes: Small 120ml (c. 36-hour-burn) and Large 250ml (c. 60-hour-burn).

– 100% vegan wax made from soy and natural oils

– Jar of recycled glass

"Hi, I'm Namalee, designer, creator and owner of Neonimo. I live in London with my partner and accident-prone rescue cat, PoPo, who looks a bit like a panda. PoPo is also my studio hand at Neonimo."

neonimo.co.uk

Unique Festive Home Fragrance Gifts

Zesty Lemons say "We've got our creative juices flowing this festive season and curated a range of sophisticated candles, home fragrances and gifts which would take pride of place in any home."

Available scents are Christmas Elf Scented Candle, Christmas Elf Reed Diffuser, Christmas Santa Scented Candle, Christmas Snowman Scented Candle, and the Christmas Snowman Reed Diffuser.

To learn more and to make your purchases please visit them at https://zestylemons.co.uk.

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