W<strong>in</strong> Tickets to the NEC Festive Gift Fair The festive gift fair is back on Thursday 18th – Sunday 21st <strong>November</strong> at the NEC. ............................ Celebrat<strong>in</strong>g its 25th live event <strong>in</strong> <strong>2021</strong>, the fabulous Festive Gift Fair has been the number one event for Christmas shopp<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the heart of England for over two decades. Missed by thousands last year, this ever popular four-day event is back aga<strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>November</strong> and look<strong>in</strong>g forward to re-unit<strong>in</strong>g 300 stallholders with thousands of high-spirited shoppers. Once aga<strong>in</strong> offer<strong>in</strong>g a fabulous choice of gifts, decorations, food and dr<strong>in</strong>k <strong>in</strong> a jolly atmosphere with live music and festive enterta<strong>in</strong>ers. Dedicated to Christmas shopp<strong>in</strong>g and cater<strong>in</strong>g for all your needs over the seasonal period, the busiest and most established Fair <strong>in</strong> the Midlands has lots to offer <strong>in</strong> <strong>2021</strong>. Fabulous Foodie Section Companies New to the fab foodie section this year are Whistler’s Storm – the newest alcoholic tea brand to hit the market. Campbell’s Chutneys – handmade mustards, marmalades, pickles and preserves. Limpopo Biltong – The snack The Lions could not handle! Schokolat Scotland – unique chocolate gifts made to look like teapots, tools and so much more! Back by demand are favourites <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g Ace Tea London, The Tipsy Tart, Popcorn Kitchen, Cheshire Cheese, Condessa Welsh Liqueurs and Georgie Porgies Pudd<strong>in</strong>gs. Gifts <strong>in</strong> General So many wonderful new companies this year it’s been difficult to select just a few! New <strong>in</strong> <strong>2021</strong> <strong>in</strong>clude Rebel Records and Toys – music v<strong>in</strong>yls, cds and music memorabilia. Big Chief Studios - licensed character collectables Star Wars, Doctor Who, Only Fools and Horses, Dad’s Army, James Bond, Mr Bean etc. Wish Upon Threads - Embroidered apparel <strong>in</strong>spired by characters from hobbies and films. Popular favourites return<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>clude Football Stadium Photography, Kens<strong>in</strong>gton Collection, MacDonald Ch<strong>in</strong>a and The Perfume Shop. Décor for the festive season and beyond! Always popular, jo<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g us aga<strong>in</strong> are favourites <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g Delightful Decorations, 1 Stop Christmas Shop and The Rugshack. New <strong>in</strong>clude At Home for Christmas – Christmas wreaths. F<strong>in</strong>ish<strong>in</strong>g Touches – Christmas rugs and cushions. Step Into Christmas – everyth<strong>in</strong>g LED from Lanterns to fairy dolls! Foy & Co Interiors – luxury cushions and throws. For The Kids (Young & Old!) More companies than ever before… seems like the kids are go<strong>in</strong>g to get spoiled this year! New <strong>in</strong>clude Maria Valent<strong>in</strong>a Baby – trendy clothes and shoes for baby and children. Christmas Board Games – Christmas Eve The Race To Help Santa! Grace’s Book Adventures – kid’s books and colour<strong>in</strong>g activity sets. If you’re look<strong>in</strong>g for Fair Trade wooden toys then Lanka Kade will be back alongside Splat Planet sell<strong>in</strong>g colour-<strong>in</strong> t-shirts, Iconic Kidswear with their 0- 8yrs cloth<strong>in</strong>g range. Funblox, Magic Pens and so much more! Be <strong>in</strong>spired and get your festive preparations off to a fly<strong>in</strong>g start at the Festive Gift Fair. With ticket prices so affordable br<strong>in</strong>g friends and family with you for a fun-filled day Christmas Shopp<strong>in</strong>g. Tickets available on-l<strong>in</strong>e from just £6 per adult (plus fulfilment fee). Open daily 9.30am-5pm on Thursday 18th – Sunday 21st <strong>November</strong> at the NEC, Birm<strong>in</strong>gham. For much more <strong>in</strong>formation, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g videos, show highlights, exhibitor list, show offers and all the Live Performers, visit www.festivegiftfair.co.uk. We’ve got 10 pairs of tickets to give to this fantastic event. To be <strong>in</strong> with the chance of gett<strong>in</strong>g your hands on a pair, simply correctly answer the follow<strong>in</strong>g question and send your details to us. What anniversary is the Gift Fair celebrat<strong>in</strong>g this year? a) 10 years b) 15 years c) 25 years To enter, just send your name, contact details and answer to Gift FairCompetition at competitioncitylife@gmail.com or post your entry to <strong>Citylife</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Lichfield</strong> Ltd, PO Box 7126, <strong>Lichfield</strong> WS14 4JS by the clos<strong>in</strong>g date of 25th <strong>November</strong> <strong>2021</strong>. One entry per household. Multiple entries will be disqualified. No cash equivalent. Please note you must be 18 or over to enter. All entrants’ <strong>in</strong>formation is processed <strong>in</strong> l<strong>in</strong>e with GDPR Data Protection Regulations and our Privacy Policy (available at citylife<strong>in</strong>lichfieldltd.co.uk). Full t&cs on page 58. 48
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