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.com.

ConnecTV Cricket

Just imagine the look on his face when he opens this on Christmas morning! Cricket fans can experience all the fun of a live match right in their own living room. Connectv Cricket gives players complete control of the batting and bowling to enjoy a first class game every time.

Bowl up to 36 types of ball from bouncers to googlies, then use the bat to practice some defensive shots and cover drives, before inviting friends round for two player action in a one day test match, a five day test match or even a World Tournament.

Easy to set up, just plugs into the tv - and rain never stops play! Argos £39.97.

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. £59.99 Maplin

Vintage Stripe 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.

MP3 Speakers

Fold-up amplified portable speaker compatible with most music sources. Ideal for home or travel use. Compatible with MP3 players, CD players and iPods® Works with notebooks and PC's. Requires 4 x AAA batteries (not included) Available in black and white. Just £15 from BHS.

Oxfam Rainwater Collection

In places where there’s the equivalent of a permanent hosepipe ban, collecting rainwater can ensure people have enough water for themselves, their animals and crops. This gift covers the labour and materials needed to build and maintain a rainwater tank. This gift provides tools and training to help people build tanks in which to collect rainwater which can then be used for drinking, cooking, washing and irrigating crops. Cleonice from North-eastern Brazil says: “I will use the rainwater for drinking, cooking, and to water my vegetables. It has to last throughout the dry season.” More information at Oxfam Unwrapped. You get a free gift card and magnet to present to friends or family explaining what you have done for them.

Cath Kidston Washed Roses Large Book Bag

Washed Roses Large Book Bag £16. Made from tough, wipe-clean oilcloth, it has a multitude of purposes besides carrying books and folders. With useful pocket on the inside. 38 x 33cm. From Cath Kidston stores or online from www.cathkidston.co.uk

Royal Horticultural Society Rose
Fragranced Gift Box

Heavenly rose scented Bronnley products in a pretty ribbon tied gift box contains generously sized bottles of Rose Bath Relaxant 250ml, Rose Body Balm, 250ml and Rose Eau Fraiche 100ml, and will delight women of all ages. Priced at £25.00 from leading department stores and independent chemists, or online from www.bronnley.co.uk

Country Living Gardener's Bag

Lovely gift for green fingered friends. Gardening gloves, hand gel, hand cream, trowel, fork, bamboo plant labels and garden twine all packed in a stylish tote bag. £25 from Boots

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

Flip Mino Camcorder

With this new slim, sleek, pocket sized camcorder, it's easy to record life as it happens, whether that's partying 'til dawn, traveller's tales, baby's first smiles or your best friend's wedding. It's very easy to use, and due to the built in software, even easier to upload your videos to You Tube, MySpace etc. or watch on your TV or computer. The flip out USB arm makes it simple to connect to any PC or Mac and with 2GB of on-board flash memory you can capture up to 60 minutes of high quality video with sound, and you recharge the battery just by plugging it in to your computer. Super gift for teens, twenties, parents and Grandparents. RRP £119.99 More information at http://flipvideo.co.uk/

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

Festive Cheer Hamper

Tasty Christmas nibbles and traditional favourites, in a festive gift box. Danish lean ham (213g) Wild Alaskan red salmon (213g) Classic recipe top iced Christmas cake (645g) Classic recipe christmas pudding (113g) Chocolate selection (225g) Organic Scottish luxury all butter shortbread rounds (180g) Carrot and coriander soup (415g) Christmas teabags (40 teabags) (125g) Strawberry and Oudinot Champagne conserve made with Fairtrade sugar (340g) £30 from Marks and Spencer.

Temptations 13523 Single Chocolate Fountain

Delicious chocolate cascading down a fountain ready to enjoy, sounds too good to be true doesn’t it? But whoever receives this super gift can indulge in this delight whenever they wish, with the new Temptations by Russell Hobbs Chocolate Fountain. Easy to operate and fun to use, it has a stainless steel heated basin and removable plastic tiers for easy cleaning and easy storage, plus a keep warm function too. £24.99 from electrical stores.

UK At Home

Fascinating snapshot of the British in their homes, whether home is a suburban semi, a WAG mansion, a houseboat, a squat or a chocolate box cottage. Wonderful evocative photography and superb essays from Will Self, Blake Morrison, Alain de Botton and others, and a stirring introduction from Sir Paul McCartney make this an intriguing peek into the multi cultural home life of people in the UK today. Guaranteed to give all home lovers warm fuzzy feelings, this book is a joy to own or receive as a gift. You can also visit the UK at Home website, upload your favourite photo and have it made into a personalised cover. Published by Duncan Baird Publishing it is availabe from all good bookshops. RRP £20.00

Handmade Soy Candles

Scrumptiously scented Redcurrant and Thyme handmade soy wax candle from luxury online gift company Boutiko is sourced from a family business in Cornwall and sent in biodegradable, recylcled packaging. Other fragrances in the Country range are Lavender and Rose and Raspberry and Vine Tomato. Burn time 40 hours. £15 with free gift wrapping if required.

Oxfam Train A Business Woman

This gift trains women in business skills and supports them so they can start their own business, manage their finances, improve their production, and find new markets for things they make or grow. Cirlene is part of a handicrafts business in Conceicao das Crioulas, Brazil. She says: “There was no work here, so we had to use our initiative. Oxfam’s help has been invaluable.” Just £25 supports women as they start their own businesses and they’ll learn how to improve production processes, find new markets, and manage their finances. More information at Oxfam Unwrapped. You get a free gift card and magnet to present to friends or family explaining what you have done for them.

PURE One Mini DAB Digital Radio

Small and light, the PURE One Mini is a smart DAB radio featuring Intellitext which gives you on-demand access to information such as sports headlines, news and more. TextSCAN lets you pause and control scrolling text, giving you time to note down web addresses, competition phone numbers or song titles. You can listen privately with your own headphones thanks to the 3.5mm stereo socket, plug in an iPod or MP3 player and enjoy your favourite tracks through the 3” full-range speaker? The PURE One Mini also features FM with RDS for areas where DAB is currently unavailable. There’s even a mini USB socket for future upgrades so you can add new features if they become available. Available in pink, black or white from John Lewis priced £39.95.

Miki

Fabulous illustrations by fine artist Stephen Mackey make this beautiful book one to be cherished and remembered forever. The original story tells of three friends, Miki, Polar Bear and Penguin who lived in a place that was always cold and dark and nothing would grow. Until on midwinter eve when an icy wind blew, the moon weaved her magic and Miki's wish came true...
Published by Hodder Children's Books this lovely hardback book costs £10.99 from all good bookshops. For children aged 3 - 5 years.

Mega Bloks Smart Builders Piano

This is a lovely toy for tinies as by adding and removing the brightly coloured blocks they can make lots of different tunes, and change them arround to their heart's content. Instrument blocks change the sound of the piano, and beat blocks change the beat, or you can use without blocks at all just as a piano. Lots to keep little ones entertained and to build essential skills. Suitable for children aged one year and over. Available from all good toy stores at around £30.

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Betty Spaghetty Playset

There's lots of play value in a Betty Spaghetty set. Her unique bendable, interchangeable hair and body parts will keep girls amused for hours. They can get creative with her hair, braiding, beading and swapping it completely. Her clothes can be swapped around, decorated with re-usable stickers, even her earrings and handbag can be beaded or stickered. Lots of fun for ages 4 - 44! From all good toy shops.

High School Musical Go Glow Light with Projector

This super set makes an ideal gift for young ladies aged six and over to enjoy in their bedroom, as it functions as a soft mood light or nightlight, as a rechargeable torch when detached from the base, and as a projector beaming favourite characters from High School Musical around the room. Perfect for girly nights in or sleepovers. Comes with five re-peelable High School Musical stickers so it can be personalised over and over again. RRP £19.99 from good toy shops nationwide.

Bratz Starchaserz Game

In this exciting game players dash around Styleville collecting the Bratz autographs. Each turn the 'Local Star Radio' tells you where the Bratz have been seen. But can you get to the Bratz before they move again? The first fan to collect all the autographs wins the game and collects the 'Winners Medal'. Lots of fun as the electronic unit decides how far you can travel so the Bratz piece may move before you can catch up with it and claim that autograph. £14.99 from good toy shops nationwide. For 2-6 players. Requires batteries 3 x AAA (not supplied). 4 Years +

Kung Fu Panda DVD

Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Jacky Chan and Lucy Liu are the voices of this very funny family film, perfect for entertaining all ages over the holidays. It tells the story of Po the panda and his struggle to become a Dragon Warrior, a Kung Fu master deemed worthy of possessing the dragon's scroll and its secret to limitless power. Fabulous animation and a genuinely funny script make a movie that has a positive message about believing in oneself without being preachy and with lots of laughs along the way. RRP £19.99 for the single disc DVD or £24.99 as a two disc DVD with lots of extras.

Playskool In The Night Garden Interactive Play Path

Toddlers will love to choose one of the five games to play with Igglepiggle and Upsy Daisy on this charming play mat featuring characters from the popular BBC series In The Night Garden. They will enjoy hunting for things among the familiar locations such as the gazebo, the bridge, Makka Pakka's cave and the Pontipines house, matching sounds to the pictures on the path, trying not to wake a sleepy Makka Pakka, making music with Upsy Daisy and lots more. The lights and sounds will fascinate little ones and add to the fun. From Boots for just £30. Requires 3 x AA batteries.

Make Your Own Scrapbook

Everything needed to create a super scrapbook with 24 full colour pages. There are more than 180 little templates to personalize the pages. Contains front and back cover, 12 sheets of printed inner paper, 6 sheets of pattern templates, 12 sheet of colourful printed paper, 1 sheet of alphabet stickers, glue, double-sided adhesive tape, cord and detailed instructions. £7.75 from Mail Order Express or from good toy shops nationwide.

Royal Doulton Bunnykins Melamine Set

Practical melamine three piece feeding set for toddlers from Royal Doulton, decorated with enchanting Reading Bunnies design. Durable, heat and scratch resistant, the set is easy to clean and dishwasher safe. Attractively gift boxed. RRP £15.50 from good department stores nationwide.

Oxfam 100 School Dinners

It's never too early to teach children about helping others, and providing 100 school dinners is something that children will be able to relate to. It costs just £6 to provide these meals for children in poor communities such as Vila Irma Dulce in Brazil. They help to improve children’s nutrition, performance, and health, and encourage attendance at school. More information at Oxfam Unwrapped. You get a free gift card and magnet to present to friends or family explaining what you have done for them.

Peter Rabbit Soft Toy

Cuddly plush Peter Rabbit soft toy just as adorable as when he first appeared in a story Beatrix Potter (1866-1943) wrote in a picture letter to a five year old boy who was ill in bed. In 1902 the story was published and ever since Peter Rabbit has been a childhood essential. Surface wash Conforms to EN71 ©Frederick Warne & Co 2008 £10 from Past Times

Dr Who Radio Controlled Dalek

Dr Who fans will love this radio controlled Dalek. Featuring 360° travel he has 7 phrases, flashing lights, an illuminated eye, automated head and eye movement, pose-able gun and arm and a rotating centre section for combat mode. For age 5 + Requires 1 x 9V for remote control and 4x AA for Dalek (not included). £19.95 from John Lewis.

Etch A Sketch

Here's a toy that has stood the test of time and is still as popular as ever. The classic red screen on which you can draw pictures and images using dials to lead a cursor across the silver screen is having a retro revival. It needs no batteries or refills, just shake it to erase the image and start over again. The only problem for kids will be parents and Grandparents wanting to have a go and relive their youth! Around £12.99 from all good toy shops.

Petal Fairy Dress Up Outfit

Your little princess will dazzle in this Petal Fairy Dress Up Outfit. With layers of petal-like organza in a riot of colour and detachable fairy wings, she'll look perfect for parties and fancy dress. Complete with a pretty fabric rose headband and of course, every real fairy's ultimate accessory- a wand! Only £8 from Woolworths.

Alice in Wonderland: Pop-up Book

Superb pop-up version of Alice's Adventures In Wonderland by Robert Sabuda would make a wonderful gift. The text is faithful to Lewis Carroll's original story, and special effects like a Victorian peep show, multifaceted foil and tactile elements will amaze and delight. A visual treat that will be treasured by all who see it for generations to come. RRP £19.99 from good book shops.