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

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 swap to save money, whilst 36% admitted to swapping 'to get something I actually wanted rather than something I would never use'.

With 17% getting more satisfaction from swapping than shopping and 48% of people having already swapped an unwanted possession online, it’s clear that swapping is on the up.

Confused.com 'Swap Store', which will take place at London's Victoria Station from 1-3pm on January 25th, is part of the give-away which sees 1,000 Nectar points given to every customer who buys a car insurance policy through Confused.com between now and the end of March 2012.

Swap Shop presenter, Keith Chegwin, will be compering the swap, said: "It's great to see that swapping is back in fashion, and I'm really looking forward to running Confused.com's Swap Store. Saving money is one benefit of swapping things you no longer need and it can be really entertaining too."

Mike Hoban, Chief Marketing Officer at car insurance comparison expert Confused.com added: "The popularity of swapping unwanted gifts has encouraged us to have some fun this January by arranging our very own 'Swap Store'. Those old enough to remember the children’s TV show 'Multi-coloured Swap Shop' will not be disappointed."

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

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 between now and Valentine's Day include tickets for: Welsh stunner Katherine Jenkins’ latest tour, the fabulously camp Strictly Come Dancing tour and crooner James Morrison’s gigs in London, Manchester and other UK venues.

Recent bargains snapped up by customers have included tickets for the breath-taking Cirque du Soleil Totem which sold for £40 despite a face value of £70, tickets for XFM’s Winter Wonderland which sold at £9; £14 less than their £25 face value, and tickets for the hilarious Billy Connelly which had a face value of £35 but sold for just £25.

The last minute service allows fans to buy concert tickets and comedy tickets up until a few hours before an event, meaning you can avoid a last minute dash to your local petrol station for a wilted bunch of flowers, should the big day slip your mind. Delivery options include e-tickets, next-day delivery or collection and all purchases are protected by a 150% Fan Guard guarantee.

To check out the bargains currently available, or to find out more about GET ME IN!, its last minute ticket service or the Fan Guard guarantee, visit www.getmein.com.

Treat your mum to an extra special lunch this Mothering Sunday

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 succulent rump of lamb and mint sauce to roasted pork belly and Bramley apple sauce, all served with the comforting accompaniment of roast potatoes and vegetables. To finish, an indulgent dark chocolate mousse or tropical vanilla bean and passion fruit Crème Brulee.

The Mothers Day menu is priced at £26.00 for two courses or £29.00 for three courses. With a special children’s menu also available at just £8 for three courses plus a magical magician performance; Babylon ensures that every member of the family will have a Mothers Day to remember. What’s more, there will be a live jazz band playing throughout lunch to take requests so there’s no better time to have one of your mum’s favourite songs played!

For reservations please call Babylon on 020 7368 3993 or email Babylon@roofgardens.virgin.com. For more information please visit www.roofgardens.virgin.com.

Babylon Restaurant at The Roof Gardens is part of Virgin Limited Edition – Sir Richard Branson’s private collection of award-winning luxury retreats.

Babylon’s restaurant manager Peter Avis is winner of the ‘2009 Restaurant Manager of the Year’ Award
Babylon is open for lunch: 12-3.00pm (last seating 2.30pm) Monday – Sunday, and dinner 7-11.00pm Monday – Saturday (last seating 10.30pm)
Babylon was awarded two AA rosettes in the 2012 AA restaurant guide
An optional 12.5% service charge will be added to your bill

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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 has traditionally been to source product from up and coming card designers, and this has been our cornerstone for the last 30 years.” explains Edward Armitage, Head of Ecommerce for Scribbler, “With the introduction of personalised cards, we’ve found a demand for photo-upload greeting cards that our existing designers cannot satisfy, so we’ve had to do it in-house”.

The new Valentines cards take advantage of the personalisation functionality on the new website, allowing customers to upload photos, change text on the front of the card, and type a personal message inside, but most importantly they are consistent with the cheeky humour and fun design for which Scribbler has always been popular.

Scribbler warns that their cards will not be to everyone’s taste. Lovers of hearts, flowers, and teddy bears should probably look elsewhere, hey reveal. But if you are looking for a Valentines card urging the recipient to “Sit on my Facebook” for example, then you’re in the right place.

For more information please visit www.scribbler.com or call 0845 262 6270