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Christmas Gift Guide

For him

DJ Mixstation 4

Turn your Laptop or Desktop into a DJing platform with DJ Mixstation 4. Mix your tracks with ease and play them out to a live audience. Features include Tempo Changer, Pitch Shifter, Auto BPM counter and synchronisation, Crossfader and Effects. Ideal for practicing in your bedroom, mixing at a house party or playing at a full blown live event. At just £29.99 there are no more add-on expenses – this software is all you need. See your tracks visually with the in-built wave form GUI Automatic BPM detection, BPM Synchronisation and BPM Matching 15 effects including: Sweeping delay, Flanger, Phaser 2 virtual decks, with an 8 pad sampler 1,000 royalty free samples to add into the mix Loop IN / Loop OUT / Auto Loop Playlist, mediabase and Explorer management Built in Cross Fader Gain control and 3 band equaliser Compatible with iTunes playlist libraries. Available from all major UK software stockists such as PCWorld, Amazon and Saversoftware or find out more at eJay.co.uk.

 

 

Gatecrasher’s Club Anthems
1993-2009

3 CD's of the biggest dance-floor moments… From the first party years of the early 90s, CD1 highlights some of the biggest Dance tracks of a generation - from Camisra’s ‘Let me Show You’, Lauren Garnier’s career defining ‘Man With The Red Face’, Gat Décor’s ever enduring ‘Passion’ to the power of Motorcycle’s ‘As The Rush Comes’. CD2 features more club classics from the era when dance crossed over to radio and mainstream culture, such as Prodigy’s ‘Smack My Bitch Up’, Fat Boy Slim ‘Right Here Right Now’, Moby ‘Go’, Kernkraft’s No 1 ‘Zombie Nation’, Rui Da Silver ‘Touch Me’, Faithless ‘God Is A DJ’, Basement Jazz ‘Fly Life’, Black Legend ‘You See The Trouble With Me’, Everything But The Girl ‘Missing’, CD3 features dance anthems of the moment from Calvin Harris ‘I’m Not Alone’, Chicane ‘Poppiholla’, Deadmau5 ‘I Remember’, Pryda’s ‘Lift’ and Paul Van Dyk ‘Home’, plus the classics of the 00s including Guru Josh Project ‘Infinity 2008’, Justice Vs Simian ‘Your Friends’, Junior Jack ‘Thrill Me’, Sebastian Ingrosso ‘Kidsos’ and many many more! From all good music stores or online from Amazon.co.uk

 

The Logo Board Game

Fabulous new trivia game from Drumond Park tests your knowledge of the advertising and company logos that surround us. It's quick and easy to learn. Each round, the players are asked four questions about the logo or product pictured. For every correct answer, the player moves their piece around the coloured board. If they’re stumped, the question goes to the next player along. For 2-6 players aged 12+. RRP £29.99 From all major game retailers. Destined to become a family favourite.

Crimes of the Century

Crimes of the Century provides a stunning single volume visual record of many of the most memorable British crimes of the twentieth century. All of life is here: passion, cruelty, stupidity, obsession, love and selfishness. Crimes of the Century provides a unique insight into British criminality - and while of course not a how to book will point out some of the more obvious errors that led to the conviction of most of the characters in the book. It is packed with over 300 fascinating photographs, many of them previously unpublished.

 

USB Turntable

 

Transfer your vinyl collection to CD or MP3. Integrated dust cover and tape input option. ‘Plug ‘n’ play’ USB and high-speed transfer option. £49.99 Maplin

 

Dressing Gown

Cosy dressing gown made from luxury cotton velour to slip on while he makes your morning cuppa. £45.00 from Marks and Spencer. 100% Cotton.

 

Platignum Pens

 

 

 

 

Beautifully designed and comfortable to use, these lovely pens from Platignum make perfect presents for friends, family or colleagues.

Pictured above is the No. 6 ballpoint. it comes in black or brushed metal with chrome detailing, priced between £11.95 and £14.95. Find stockists at www.platignum.com

 

 

 

Oxfam Safe Water


Oxfam Unwrapped’s safe water gift provides a crystal clear solution that’ll protect people like Niema in Ethiopia. Niema used to walk miles to the river every day. The water was dirty and often caused sickness. But not anymore.This gift funds whatever is needed to ensure a safe supply of water for washing, cooking and drinking. Change lives for just £9.00 visit Oxfam Unwrapped.

 


For her

Cath Kidston Sewing Tin



This handy tin is brilliant for keeping
all those threads and sewing accessories tidy. Comes with 6 spools of Cath Kidston threads in various colours, suitable for use on a machine. Also contains a pretty paper needle case with yarn threader and 8 needles. Just £15 from Cath Kidston stores or online from www.cathkidston.co.uk

Velvet Rose Eau De Toilette



Everyone loves the scent of roses, and who better than traditional English perfumier Bronnley, to capture the essence of English roses in this fabulous new fragrance. A gift sure to delight women of all ages. Priced at £14.95 from leading department stores and independent chemists, or online from
www.bronnley.co.uk

 

The Cat Manual

Delight cat lovers with this comprehensive guide to caring for their feline friends. Packed with new and useful information you will learn about the world from your cat's perspective, how a cat learns, keeping it fit, healthy and feeling secure, good grooming and why you should blink when you look at it. RRP £17.99 from all good bookshops or online from Amazon

Dairy Diary Gift Pack


Really useful gift pack containing the full size Dairy Diary, a bible for anyone running a home, as it is filled with essential info on stain removal, first aid, gardening, herbal beauty tips and weekly recipes to experiment with. You also get a handbag sized mini Dairy Diary and a fabulous book stand so that you can use your diary or any other book hands free, a great idea when cooking from a recipe. All three items together cost just £9.25 from www.dairydiary.co.uk or call 0845 0948 128 or contact your local milkman.

 

 


Godiva Gold Box Chocolates



Show someone how special they are to you by presenting them with a box Godiva Gold chocolates, a sumptuous selection of Godiva's signature chocolates, beautifully wrapped and hand decorated with a pretty Christmas decoration and silk and organza ribbons. A 20 piece box costs £16.75 from Godiva boutiques at 141 Regent Street, 158 Fenchurch St., Harrods Food Hall, Selfridges or online at www.godiva.be

Red Fashion Umbrella

Brighten up a dull day with this fabulous bright red fashion umbrella. The stylish double dome design is a great twist on an all time classic and the new patented windproof technology means it will stay up when it gets a little gusty too. Push button auto-open action. A memorable gift for friends, family or colleagues at just £14.00 from Kitten-Kit.com

 

Christmas Present, Christmas Past

Charming journal that invites you to fill in the details of your Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Reflections on the past year and Aspirations for the coming year, and to continue to do this each year, building a wonderful book of memories for your family to treasure forever. RRP £11.99 from good bookshops or online from www.fromyoutome.com

Snuggie - A Blanket With Sleeves

Ultra soft and light fleece blanket keeps you warm and cosy but still lets you use your arms to read, eat, cuddle your cat or stay in charge of the tv remote control. You can probably turn your heating down and save money too. Perfect for travelling in the car. One size fits all. They are available in blue and red and measure 6 x 4.5 feet. Just £14.99 from JMLdirect.com, ASDA, Boots, Debenhams and Wilkinson.

 

Oxfam Train A Health Worker

Nino Tsintsadze, 60, is asthmatic. Not great news when you live up a mountain, far from medical help. But Oxfam Unwrapped has opened ten health centres in the mountainous communities of Georgia, The first step was to train some doctors and nurses in modern disease prevention techniques, diagnosis and treatment. Once we had the people we wanted, we needed to kit them out, so we bought and distributed enough health and medical supplies and equipment to bring health – and help – to people just like Nino. She has suffered from asthma for the last 10 years, but now she has access to free Ventol and regular check-ups. Now Nino gets her medicine, and regular check-ups, at her local health centre and can work at home and support herself. For just £31 you can train a health worker and make a world of difference to a community for less than the price of a night out. Oxfam Unwrapped.

Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Crafts

Fabulous gift for novice or experienced crafters. Over 200 contemporary projects they will be itching to start making. Step by step instructions, professional tips and superb photography just as you would expect from the Martha Stewart brand. Projects include albums, scrapbooks and memory boxes, beading, block printing, botanical pressing, calligraphy, candlemaking, etching glass, gilding, matting and framing, mosaics, nature crafts, painting china and glass, paper cutting and punching, photo crafts, pom pom animals, silkscreening, soap making, tin punching, wire work and lots more.
Published by David and Charles £19.99


 

For kids

Tabby McTat


Tabby McTat was a busker's cat With a miaow that was loud and strong. The two of them sang of this and that, And people threw coins in the old checked hat... Fred, the busker, and his cat, Tabby McTat, are purr-fectly happy, singing together all day long. But when Fred gives chase to a thief, the two are separated. Will they ever find each other again? Wonderful story from the creators of The Gruffalo.

Red Snowman Velour Sleepsuit And Hat

Adorable My First Christmas velour sleepsuit. Featuring a very cute snowman to the front and complete with a Santa hat, this is a fantastic gift for baby this Christmas. £12.50 from Debenhams.

 

 

Steiff Ballerina Bear in a Suitcase

Gorgeous plush white ballerina bear to treasure forever. 28cm tall she wears a pretty tutu with matching shoes and hairband and comes complete with a cute suitcase to take her on adventures. £40 from Past Times.

Pig Goes Pop

Feed burgers to the pig and watch his tummy grow, but feed him too many and he'll go pop! For 2 to 6 players. Lots of fun for ages 4 years and over. £17.99 or less from all good toy shops.

 

Twister



The full on fun game that practically guarantees a fit of the giggles. Perfect for children's parties, the mat that forms the playing surface is decorated with six circles of each colour. An appointed person spins the spinner and calls out instructions for the players to follow, such as: "left hand blue, right foot red". The players follow the directions, moving their hands and feet to the relevant circles and try not to fall over. A knee or an elbow on the ground and they're out! Age 6+ From all good toy shops.

 

Chuggington - Action Stations




New collection of the popular Chuggington tales on DVD with entertainment, learning, sharing and enjoyment at the heart of each of the ten minute episodes, with important developmental messages embedded in the stories. Join the trainees as they learn about responsibility, teamwork and bravery as well as having lots of fun of course! Running time: 60 minutes. RRP £12.71

 

Barbie Christmas Doll




Barbie in a Christmas Carol Eden Starling Doll. Barbie stars as Eden Starling in the classic Dickens story A Christmas Carol. The Barbie as Eden Starling wears her beautiful red velvet gown with shimmering gold detail ready for the theatre. Her costume includes special added details of faux pearl earrings and her signature cameo necklace from the movie. She also comes with her hilarious pet cat, Chezzlewit. Size (H)33, (W)22, (D)8cm. For ages 3 years and over. £16.59 from Argos (Internet Only)

Butterfly Cottage

Butterfly Cottage will be the perfect first dolls house for your child. . Designed and decorated with a butterfly theme, the Cottage has a lift up roof for play, handy carry holes and features the loveliest painted scenes. It comes with 2 dolls and 6 pieces of furniture including: wardrobe, bed, sofa and table and 2 chairs. Little ones will love to act and role-play -- the Cottage inspires imaginative play and social skills. As they move around the dolls and furniture, it improves hand-eye coordination and encourages movement. £50 from Hamleys.


Fisher Price Imaginext Space Shuttle

This Fisher-Price Imaginext Space Shuttle includes moon vehicle, 2 figures, 2 helmets & console. Use the lever to lift the shuttle onto the launch pad & use the boom arm to fly the shuttle in space. Batteries included. Age range 3-8yrs. £29.97 from Tesco Direct

Meccano Rescue Bucket

This Rescue bucket features 190 Meccano parts in a handy storage bucket. The set can build up to 18 models with 4 figures included. Assembly instruction booklet and tools included. Age range 5 Years+. Just £7.50 from Tesco Direct.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sparkle Leg Warmers

Soft, warm and comfy. They feature sparkle detail for a trendy touch. For older girls, Just £3 from Marks and Spencer

 

USB Hub Man

Connect 4 USB devices to your laptop or computer simultaneously. £9.50 Marks and Spencer.

 

Cath Kidston Coin Purse

Oilcloth coin purse with a main compartment for change and notes, and a handy external window pocket that's ideal for a travel pass. Just £6 from Cath Kidston shops or online from www.cathkidston.co.uk

 

Oxfam Unwrapped School Supplies

Pens and paper, books, uniform, classroom equipment – everything a youngster needs to make the most of their school day. Just £7.00 from Oxfam Unwrapped.

AntiVirus For Laptops and Notebooks USB Stick

Antiivirus and antispyware software on a USB stick Ideal for laptop users or netbooks without a CD-Rom drive. Licensed for use on one PC - requires Windows® 7, Vista, XP Home, XP Pro or 2000, 200 MB hard drive space and an available USB port.£9.99 from Maplin

 

Union Jack Cufflinks

Enamelled Union flag cufflinks just £10 from Past Times.

 

Bookaboo [DVD]

Meet Bookaboo the rock star drumming puppy who refuses to play the drums until a celebrity guest has read him a story! Meat Loaf, Al Murray, Alesha Dixon, Fern Britton, Robson Green, Ben Shephard, and Kym Marsh take it in turn to read to the pampered pooch so that the show can go on. Captivates kids and adults enjoy it too! £9.99

 

Hot Water Bottle

Cosy cream cable knit hot water bottle and hand washable cover. Cuddle up for just £10 from BHS

 

Mini Glitter Case

Create beautiful glitter art with these sprinkles and sparkles! Each pack includes 4 mini highlighters, three tubes of glitter paint, 2 pots of sequins, 2 tubes of glitter and one tube of glue. Comes complete in sturdy carry case. £6.50 from Hamleys

 

Thomas the Tank Engine Manual

This owners' workshop manual tells the inside story of how Thomas works and is maintained at Sodor, and exactly what his driver and his engineers have to do to keep our favourite engine happily on track. RRP £9.99


Teal Spot Fleece Three Piece Set

Hat, scarf and gloves set in 100% polyester. Lining 100% cotton. Sizes from 3-6 years - 14-16 years Just £9 from Next

 

Red Gingham Rose Jewellery Box. Cardboard jewellery box with two compartments and internal mirror. Size :18 cm x 13 cm x 5 cm. £3.95 from dotcomgiftshop.com

 

Bronnley Christmas Soap

Scrumptiously scented with apple and cinnamon, this prettily packaged Christmas soap by Bronnley costs just £3.50 from department stores and independent chemists, or online from www.bronnley.co.uk

Corsage Ballerina Slippers

Cute and comfortable knitted corsage slippers in sizes 3 -8. £10 from Next

 

Amazing and Extraordinary London Undergroud Facts

Find out about the abandoned ghost stations, the notorious incidents and colourful characters that have all played a part in the amazing and extraordinary history of the London Underground. Published by David and Charles RRP £9.99 from all good bookshops or online from Amazon

 

Gold Bullion Doorstop

Heavy household bling just £9.99 from IWOOT

 

Chocolate Santas

Irresistable chocolate Santas, filled with creamy caramel and made by the House of Dorchester using only natural ingredients. £2.99 From independent retailers nationally.

Mini Port And Mints Selection.

1 5cl bottle of finest reserve port, 1 5cl bottle of Tawny reserve port, 1 5cl bottle of fine Ruby port, 1 5cl bottle of L.B.V. port, 4 gold foiled peppermint creams. All for £9.50 from Marks and Spencer

 

Reindeer Print Pyjamas

In a range of sizes for young girls from 1-8years. Pure Cotton. £7.00 - £10.00 from Marks and Spencer

 

Underwater Light Show

Pimp your bath with this LED lighting device designed to turn your bathroom into a disco dance floor. There are five lighting effects in all, from a fast random colour changing light show through a flashing single colour, slow seductive phasing through all four colours, constant single colour and finally a sequence of all the effects back to back. £7.99 from IWOOT

 

Disney Princess 3 In a Box Jigsaw Puzzles

Pretty jigsaws for children aged 5+. Just £5.99 from Toys R Us

 

Nestlé Easy To Recycle Christmas Selection Boxes

Removing the plastic trays and using cardboard dividers is the simple solution that Nestlé have come up with to save tonnes of packaging waste this Christmas. The boxes are available in three different festive designs and range from large and medium-sized gift boxes to a smaller Santa-themed selection box for younger children where all the products contain no artificial colours or flavours. From good confectioners nationwide priced from £2.44 to £3.62

Digital Photo Keyring

Holds up to 100 photos Upload photos from your PC using USB cable (included) Easy to use - no software to install. £9.99 from Robert Dyas, The Really Useful Store.