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    Calling all Harry Potter fans who also love teddy bears!  Hamleys have got great gift ideas for you! 

    Hamleys is world famous for its wonderful toy store on London's Regent Street, but if you can't get there, worry not - they have a new website with tons of toys to choose and buy online!

    Amongst these toys are a fabulous collection of soft toys - and of course teddy bears - I do love a teddy bear!  

    SPECIAL OFFER AT HAMLEYS 

    Some of their bears have 20% off - other toys do too!   Find out which bears are on offer here.  Be quick - this offer ends on 19th December 2024!

    Now, if you're looking for a Harry Potter fan who also loves teddy bears, well, the great news is that Hamleys have four absolutely adorable Harry Potter Bears!  And needless to say, they are all attired in beautifully crafted scarves with the embroidered Hogwarts house crests.

     

    So introducing the Hamleys' Harry Potter Bears:


    This is Hamleys Harry Potter Gryffindor Bear

    Introducing Hamleys Harry Potter Gryffindor Bear

    This is  Hamleys Harry Potter Slytherin Bear

    This is Hamleys Harry Potter Slytherin Bear

    This is Hamleys Harry Potter Hufflepuff Bear

    This is Hamleys Harry Potter Hufflepuff Bear


    and this is Hamleys Harry Potter Ravenclaw Bear

    This is Hamleys Harry Potter Ravenclaw Bear


    The bears are all £30.00 each - and 20 cm high - and surely the hardest bit will be deciding which bear to choose!  I think they would make for great touches around the house, too!

    What's more, Hamleys have a couple of discount codes for you:

     

    NEW10 - 10% off orders over £40, or

    CART5 - 5% off orders

     

    Both codes are valid until 31st December 2024 and they exclude gaming products and selected LEGO. They can't be used in conjunction with any other code

     

    See all the Hamleys Harry Potter Bears here.

     

    Visit Hamleys website here - they have LOTS of discounts on at the moment!

     

     

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    If you know someone who loves Afternoon Tea and Big Cats, you could give them a really delightful experience in the beautiful Kent countryside at The Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent, near Ashford!

    BuyaGift.co.uk have got the Paul Hollywood Afternoon Tea for Two at The Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent - a purrfect combination for anyone who adores both indulging in Afternoon Tea and admiring big cats.

    The afternoon tea features exclusive recipes created by Paul Holllywood (who does not attend himself).  

    Paul Hollywood created the Afternoon Tea.   Someone is clearly very tempted!
    Paul Hollywood created the Afternoon Tea, although he does not attend the experience.
    Someone is clearly very tempted!

    There's great views of the Asiatic lion enclosure to enjoy whilst you're indluging in a selection of freshly prepared sandwiches, cakes, and treats.  For an extra special occasion, you can upgrade to a galss of Prosecco or a cocktail.

    After you've tucked in, take a leisurely stroll around the sanctuary and discover how gorgeous the resident endangered big and small cats are. 

    There are lions, tigers, jaguars, cheetahs, leopards, snow leopards and pumas.  The Sanctuary is a participant in the International Breeding Programme, and it's got a number of breeding pairs. 


    The sanctuary is home to a number of endangered big cats, everyone very special

    Your voucher is valid for two people and it's available Thursday to Sunday year round, excluding event days.  You need to arrive at 12pm for your afternoon tea and you can then wander round the site until 2:30pm. 

    Tuck in to a Paul Hollywood Afternoon Tea for Two at The Big Cat Sanctuary

    Paul Hollywood Afternoon Tea for Two at The Big Cat Sanctuary
    £130.00 from BuyaGift.co.uk

    Visit BuyaGift to find out more

     

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    Are you looking for a Christmas jumper with a Fern theme?

    Well, look no further than the Natural History Museum!   They have a huge range of dinosaur gifts for all the family, from kids to adults, and if it comes to that, they've also got Fern Christmas socks for adults and a Fern Christmas hat for kids!  The two jumpers below are made of organic cotton.

    Introducing the Fern Christmas Jumper for Adults from £45.00
    Introducing the Fern Christmas Jumper for Adults from £45.00
    with Christmas colours, of course! 

    and the Fern Christmas jumper for kids from £30.00

    Here's the Fern Christmas jumper for kids

    There's the Fern Christmas Bobble Hat for Kids

    There's the Fern Christmas Bobble Hat for Kids for £18.00
    I love the cheery red bobble, makes kids easier for you to spot!

    There are socks for adults, too!  These are for size 4 to 7
    There are socks for adults, too!  These are for size 4 to 7
    for £10.00

    and the ones size 7 to 11 are here.


    The Natural History Museum have a huge range of dinosaur toys, games and puzzles and clothes - so reach out and take a look here!

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    Personal gifts make for great momentos, giving frequent reminders of a cherished moment together or experiences over times – special moments, occasions and those times you had a good laugh, shared a moment together, experienced something – or just enjoyed the moment.

    Inkifi has products such as photo printing, retro prints, square photo prints, personalised photo books and personalised notebooks!

     

    The Caption Photo Book means you can add text alongside the photos
    The Caption Photo Book means you can add text alongside the photos

    They’ve also got calendars  You can create your own cards, too, including Christmas cards to send.

    This is the Classic Frame
    This is the Classic Frame

    This is the Montage Gallery Frame
    This is the Montage Gallery Frame

     This is the Moments Frame (the one right at the end of the hall)
    This is the Moments Frame (the one right at the end of the hall)
    It takes 52 photos - perhaps one for each week of the year?

    This is the Inkifi Walnut Desktop Calendar
    This is the Inkifi Walnut Desktop Calendar

    They use products that are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (the FSC for short).  They’re also a member of the 1% for the Planet foundation, so 1% of their annual turnover goes to environmental causes.


    Visit Inkifi.com here.


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    It is amazing how a small acorn can lead to a huge tree.   And one chance meeting can lead to a something which brings about lasting relationships which help everyone. 

    Let me tell you about Paper High because this chance meeting is how this company started.   From an acorn, Paper High has grown into a big tree.

    Paper High sell unusual products which have been skilfully crafted by artisans in India, Sri Lanka and Nepal.  They include photo albums, notebooks, gloves, hats, socks, throws, bags, rugs, Christmas decorations, garden decorations and more!

    Paper High began when Mark and Claire (who are behind the company) went on a round-the-world trip.  The seed was sown as a result of a chance meeting with a paper maker which came about as an unexpected change in a destination, a longer stay in Kathmandu.  Today, Paper High work with a strong network of relationships with small family businesses, charities, community incentives and accredited Fair Trade organisations.  Everyone benefits.  All their products are hand made from sustainable materials which - wherever possible - have been recycled.

    And they've got a special offer for you!  Use the code:

    GIVINGGIFTS for 12.5% off!*

    A recycled Newspaper Photo Frame would be a very unusual gift to brighten up a room with!
    These are recycled newspaper photo frames and gifts.

    Some of these materials are unusual.   For example, how about a photo album which has been made mainly from elephant poo?  Or a photo frame which has been made from recycled newspapers? 

    How about a large Colourful Elephant Dung Notebook?
    How about a large Colourful Elephant Dung Notebook
    or other elephant dung gift?

    They’ve got goodies made of recycled plastic, natural cork, recycled leather and recycled newspapers.  And of course elephant dung has gone through the elephant already.  They've also got mango wood items:

    There are socks to help keep your feet warm!~
    There are socks to help keep your feet warm!

       
    They've got a great selection of animal hats!
    They've got a great selection of animal hats!
    Koala, giraffe, donkey, sheep, leopard, frog, crazy cat,
    cow, penguin & more!

     How about some Christmas decorations, such as this felt penguin in a Santa hat?
    How about some Christmas decorations, such as this felt penguin in a Santa hat?  
    See more Christmas decorations here 

    Visit Paper High here to see all their beautiful products!


    *The code GIVINGGIFTS gives you 12.5% and the T&Cs are...

    • one use per customer.
    • cannot be used in conjunction with other coupons.
    • excludes sale items.
    • minimum order spend is £25 excluding delivery fees.