Preneur World November 2023
In this issue: Kenneth Branagh's King Lear, interviews with Roman Kemp, Michael McIntyre, Monica Galetti, Marcus Wareing and Gregg Wallace. Christmas Gift Guide, Active Affluent, Ask The Expert, Beauty & Grooming, Food & Drink, Health & Wellbeing, Home & Garden, Hotels, Restaurants, Children's Book Reviews, Consumer Technology, Lexus NX, Advent Calendars, Gifts for Her, Gifts for Him, Gifts for the Home, Toys & Games, Fashion, Minipreneur Style
In this issue: Kenneth Branagh's King Lear, interviews with Roman Kemp, Michael McIntyre, Monica Galetti, Marcus Wareing and Gregg Wallace. Christmas Gift Guide, Active Affluent, Ask The Expert, Beauty & Grooming, Food & Drink, Health & Wellbeing, Home & Garden, Hotels, Restaurants, Children's Book Reviews, Consumer Technology, Lexus NX, Advent Calendars, Gifts for Her, Gifts for Him, Gifts for the Home, Toys & Games, Fashion, Minipreneur Style
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PRENEUR<br />
WORLD<br />
Active<br />
Affluent<br />
Investing in<br />
Fine Wine<br />
Luxe<br />
Lady<br />
Kenneth<br />
Branagh<br />
Oxfordshire<br />
Staycation<br />
Tech<br />
Treats<br />
Family<br />
Outings<br />
<strong>November</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />
Features<br />
Dining in<br />
London<br />
Behind the wheel of<br />
the Lexus NX<br />
In this issue:<br />
Roman Kemp<br />
Monica Galetti<br />
Michael McIntyre
CONTENTS<br />
<strong>November</strong><br />
<strong>2023</strong><br />
MICHAEL MCINTYRE<br />
28<br />
Him Her Home<br />
4 GIFTS FOR HER<br />
6 GLAM GIFTS<br />
8 LUXE LADY<br />
10 WISHLIST WONDERS<br />
13 MAKE A STATEMENT<br />
32 PRENEUR PARADISE<br />
34 FAB FINDS UNDER 40<br />
36<br />
GIFTS FOR<br />
PARENTPRENEUR<br />
GIFTS FOR NEW<br />
50 PARENTS<br />
70 GIFTS FOR THE HOME<br />
78 ADVENT CALENDARS<br />
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VIP & Celebrity<br />
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28<br />
38<br />
86<br />
KENNETH BRANAGH’S<br />
KING LEAR<br />
MICHAEL MCINTYRE<br />
TALKS ABOUT THE<br />
WHEEL<br />
ROMAN KEMP: THE<br />
FIGHT FOR YOUNG<br />
LIVES<br />
MASTERCHEF: THE<br />
PROFESSIONALS WITH<br />
MONICA GALETTI<br />
Ask The Expert<br />
12 VICKI WEINBERG<br />
52 FLORENCE RABATTET<br />
66 AHMED SALMAN<br />
76 EMANUELA FISCHER<br />
82 KAMRAN SALEEM<br />
104 JEREMY HOWARD<br />
Food & Drink<br />
92 SWEET TREATS<br />
94 FLAVOUR SYMPHONY<br />
96 TIME TO PARTY<br />
98 XMAS TIPPLES<br />
100 FAB FESTIVE FIZZ<br />
102 FESTIVE WINES<br />
103 SPARKLING GIFTS<br />
Features<br />
16 ACTIVE AFFLUENT<br />
20<br />
ADVENTURE READY<br />
KIDS<br />
22 TECH-TASTIC GIFTS<br />
LUXE DIGITAL<br />
24 LIFESTYLE<br />
26 NETGEAR ORBI 960<br />
67 WREATH REFLECTIONS<br />
68<br />
72<br />
WINTER HOME &<br />
GARDEN<br />
DINNER PARTY<br />
SEASON<br />
74 KITCHEN COMPANIONS<br />
80<br />
FESTIVE FEAST OF<br />
FLAVOURS<br />
83 CULINARY<br />
COMMUNITY<br />
84<br />
BEST COOKBOOKS OF<br />
<strong>2023</strong><br />
106 LEXUS NX<br />
LEXUS NX
ROMAN KEMP<br />
38<br />
14<br />
Minipreneur<br />
42 MINIPRENEUR STYLE<br />
44<br />
46 MINI TRENDSETTERS<br />
48 TINY TRENDSETTERS<br />
54<br />
MINIPRENEUR DAPPER<br />
DARLINGS<br />
GIFTS FOR<br />
MINIPRENEURS<br />
56 MINIPRENEUR’S<br />
PLAYROOM<br />
Hospitality<br />
90 RESTAURANTS<br />
108 FAMILY DAYS OUT<br />
110 THE MARLO<br />
112 ALOFT LIVERPOOL<br />
114 THE KINGHAM PLOUGH<br />
116 THE CROWN INN<br />
117 THE HARE AT MILTON<br />
58 MINIPRENEUR’S<br />
FUN ZONE<br />
60 LITTLE TOYS BIG FUN<br />
62 10 GIFTS FOR GIRLS<br />
64 MINIPRENEUR’S<br />
BOOK CORNER<br />
KENNETH BRANAGH<br />
MASTERCHEF: THE PROFESSIONALS<br />
PRENEUR WORLD 3
Gifts For Her<br />
Discover the secret to beautiful<br />
radiant skin with these skincare<br />
saviours and haircare heroes<br />
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OLVERUM<br />
Olverum Bath Oil contains a<br />
luxurious aromatic blend of<br />
carefully selected essential oils<br />
which combine to ease stress<br />
and relax tension in both mind<br />
and body. £78 for 250ml from<br />
uk.olverum.com<br />
ZELENS<br />
Rich in omega 3-6-9, Omega<br />
Shiso Replenishing Serum<br />
provides instant moisture,<br />
revives skin comfort and helps<br />
restore the skin’s natural barrier.<br />
Skin feels soft, supple and<br />
soothed. £75 from zelens.com<br />
GF FABULOSITY<br />
This nourishing Hair & Scalp<br />
Recovery Elixir is a leave-in scalp<br />
treatment which stimulates and<br />
increases hair growth and scalp<br />
health with a silky light texture.<br />
£53 from gffabulosity.com<br />
INFINITE BY FOREVER<br />
With revolutionary formulas the<br />
Infinite by Forever range targets<br />
ageing from the inside out, and the<br />
outside in. The product formulas<br />
combine natural ingredients<br />
that work together to restore the<br />
skin’s moisture balance, stimulate<br />
healthy collagen levels and reduce<br />
the appearance of fine lines and<br />
wrinkles. Infinite by Forever’s<br />
skin conditioning ingredients have<br />
been specifically formulated to<br />
work in combination for maximum<br />
effect. This premium range of<br />
four products includes a hydrating<br />
cleanser, a beauty supplement, a<br />
firming serum and restoring crème.<br />
£193 from foreverliving.com<br />
STYLPRO<br />
Clean your makeup brushes and<br />
sponges with the game-changing<br />
STYLPRO Spin & Squeeze with its<br />
unique method & specially designed<br />
cleansers. £39.99 from Boots<br />
PHILIP KINGSLEY<br />
The Mega Volume Bundle contains full<br />
size bottles of Body Building Weightless<br />
Shampoo 170ml and Body Building<br />
Weightless Conditioner 150ml plus<br />
Elasticizer Deep-Conditioning Treatment<br />
40ml and Maximizer Strand Plumping Cream<br />
20ml. £38 from www.philipkingsley.co.uk<br />
HAIRSTORY<br />
Dressed Up provides lightweight<br />
hold and thermal hair protection<br />
that shields from hot styling tools<br />
and damaging, colour-fading UV<br />
rays. £39 from uk.hairstory.com<br />
DUCK & DRY<br />
Make yourself or loved one a<br />
lucky duck with Duck & Dry’s<br />
hair care collection for thick hair.<br />
The ultimate gift set includes a<br />
full sized Pre-Heat-Primer, Full<br />
Feathers Nourishing shampoo,<br />
conditioner and a gorgeous pouch<br />
for your accessories. £50 from<br />
duckanddry.com<br />
PRENEUR WORLD 5
GLAM GIFTS<br />
FOR BEAUTY<br />
LOVERS<br />
1. COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence<br />
hydrates and helps improve skin elasticity. It’s<br />
enriched with Snail Secretion Filtrate that helps to<br />
protect the skin from moisture loss. £24 from www.<br />
boots.com<br />
2. Pearl Beauty Multi Purpose Lip & Face Sticks offer<br />
vibrant shades that enhance your daily makeup. The<br />
ultra-hydrating formula makes blending a breeze.<br />
Comes in 8 shades. £22 from pearlbeautycosmetics.<br />
com<br />
3. lavera Hydro Refresh Face Mist provides an instant<br />
hydration boost and relieves dryness. The light mist<br />
absorbs quickly and leaves your skin hydrated and<br />
refreshed. £15.25 from www.lavera.co.uk<br />
4. SOS H20 Day Cream SPF 30 leaves skin hydrated<br />
and nourished. The lightweight formula reduces<br />
wrinkles and improves skin elasticity and firmness.<br />
£17 for 50ml from www.sosserum.co.uk<br />
5. Emolyne Velvet Lip has a weightless, creamy<br />
formula that glides on, providing intense colour and<br />
full coverage in one smooth sweep. The Uganda<br />
shade looks good and does good. £23 from www.<br />
emolyne.com<br />
6. Emolyne Eyeshade Creme glides on to create<br />
sparkling, high-impact eyes. £24 from www.emolyne.<br />
com<br />
7. Emolyne Lashline Lacquer is an ultra-precise<br />
highly-pigmented felt tip liquid liner that glides on<br />
smoothly with a fast-drying water-based formula for<br />
a high-impact, smudge-proof finish. £19 from www.<br />
emolyne.com<br />
8. OSMO® Scalp Therapy Finishing Crème with Sea<br />
Buckthorn Fruit Oil helps stimulate blood circulation,<br />
promoting healthy hair growth. Strengthens hair<br />
and gives it much more bounce. RRP £14.20 from<br />
sallybeauty.co.uk<br />
9. Bettyhula offers a refined skincare experience is<br />
rooted in natural luxury with tropical scents. Body<br />
Scrub (£14.99), Antibacterial Hand Cream Gift Set<br />
(£14.99) and Lip Polish (£7.99) are available from<br />
bettyhula.co.uk<br />
10. Nourish London Radiance Firming Facial<br />
Oil supports cell regeneration and reduces local<br />
inflammation in the skin. It also improves levels of<br />
collagen for smoother, firmer skin. £27 from www.<br />
nourishskinrange.com<br />
11. Nourish London Nourishing Shower Trio features<br />
their Relax Shower Gel, Protect Uplifting Shower Gel<br />
and Soothing Muscle Bath & Shower in handy 100ml<br />
bottles. £25 from www.nourishskinrange.com<br />
12. Indeed Labs retinol reface has a 3-in-1 formula<br />
that works to smooth textured skin, improve the look<br />
of fine lines and wrinkles, and brighten uneven skin<br />
tone. £24.99 from Boots and Look Fantastic<br />
13. SBC Skincare Hydra-Collagen Moisturising Gel<br />
instantly hydrates your skin, reduces puffiness and<br />
smoothes the appearance of fine lines for a youthfullooking<br />
complexion. £24 from sbcskincare.co.uk<br />
14. Hair Syrup Cleanse & Detox Gift Set is the SOS<br />
for unhappy scalps, unruly hair & oily lengths. Tough<br />
on buildup whilst deeply replenishing, this toolkit<br />
combats excessive scalp build-up whilst attempting to<br />
rebalance oils. £35 from hairsyrup.co.uk<br />
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PRENEUR WORLD 7
Luxe Lady<br />
IYASU<br />
The Elizabeth vegan medical bag is an<br />
alluringly feminine version of the timeless,<br />
classic tote bag available in quilted or smooth.<br />
Its gentle, curvaceous shape, modelled on<br />
an elliptical base exudes effortless grace.<br />
Fashioned from eco-friendly and recycled<br />
materials, it boasts a multitude of useful<br />
pockets including a removable padded laptop<br />
bag, complete with A4 document holder and a<br />
zipped mobile phone pocket.<br />
Stackers<br />
This bag features the IYASU<br />
emblem of the Iris, a flower<br />
which symbolises faith,<br />
hope and wisdom. An<br />
ideal day-to-day doctor’s<br />
bag, the Elizabeth<br />
vegan medical bag is<br />
also perfect for busy<br />
professionals attending<br />
conferences and<br />
travelling on business.<br />
£275 to £300 from<br />
iyasubags.com<br />
and Etsy.com<br />
This luxury Supersize Jewellery Box, with<br />
three tiers, is crafted from vegan leather<br />
in a choice of either white or blush and has<br />
been finished with a soft velvet lining. It<br />
comes with a 41 section layer, an 11 section<br />
layer and a lidded layer so there’s plenty of<br />
room for rings, earrings, bracelets, charms,<br />
necklaces and watches.<br />
£99 from aplaceforeverything.co.uk<br />
Philipp Plein<br />
CW Alexander<br />
Plein Fatale Eau de Parfum is the<br />
sensual and alluring new fragrance<br />
from Philipp Plein with an irresistible<br />
floral gourmand bouquet featuring<br />
top notes of pink pepper & bergamot,<br />
heart notes of ylang ylang, jasmine<br />
& rose and base notes of patchouli,<br />
sandalwood & vanilla.<br />
£78 for 50ml exclusively from Boots<br />
Charles William Alexander’s<br />
exquisite range of luxury<br />
pyjamas have been crafted<br />
using only the finest<br />
materials and techniques.<br />
Redefining what it<br />
means to sleep in style<br />
and comfort, these<br />
luxury pyjamas are<br />
made from the softest<br />
100% organic cotton and<br />
are available in the classic range of<br />
colours including navy.<br />
Designed for those who appreciate<br />
classic sophistication, Charles<br />
William Alexander luxury<br />
pyjamas are made in genderless<br />
designs that exude refinement.<br />
The stitching is impeccable and the<br />
attention to detail in every button<br />
and seam showcases a dedication to<br />
perfection.<br />
Charles William Alexander luxury<br />
pyjamas make for the perfect gift for<br />
yourself or a loved one.<br />
£150 available from<br />
charleswilliamalexander.co.uk<br />
Elie Saab<br />
Elixir Eau de Parfum is<br />
the new scent from Elie<br />
Saab with a floral Ambrée<br />
bouquet boasting top notes<br />
of neroli & mandarin,<br />
heart notes of iris and base<br />
notes of amber & myrrh.<br />
£75 for 50ml from Boots<br />
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Craghoppers<br />
The Narlia Insulated Hooded Jacket is a generously<br />
padded jacket designed to keep you warm in<br />
temperatures up to -20°C. Made from part-recycled<br />
polyester with a part recycled polyester synthetic<br />
down fill, the Narlia is finished with Craghoppers’<br />
plant-based EcoShield DWR to help shake off the<br />
rain and keep dry. The jacket falls to mid-calf for<br />
coverage against cold weather and has three roomy<br />
zipped pockets. It has a full-length two-way centre<br />
front zip with inner zip guard along with side zips.<br />
An integrated hood features with a toggle adjuster<br />
to the back for full crown adjustment and concealed<br />
elastication to the cuffs.<br />
£160 from craghoppers.com<br />
Molton Brown<br />
Undeniably rich and mysterious,<br />
the Rose Dunes Eau de Toilette<br />
from Molton Brown intricately<br />
layers tart cassis, warm rose<br />
and earthy patchouli Sulawesi.<br />
Its intimate, velvety textures<br />
make it a luxuriously scented<br />
expression, inspired by the<br />
silent beauty of the desert.<br />
£85 from moltonbrown.co.uk<br />
Cambridge Audio<br />
Available in black or white,<br />
these British-designed<br />
Melomania 1+ earphones have<br />
won awards for both design<br />
and performance in 2022.<br />
Smaller than the average<br />
true wireless earbuds, they<br />
use graphene drivers for<br />
detailed and authentic musical<br />
reproduction. Enjoy up to 45<br />
hours battery life, a choice of<br />
EQ settings and a featherlight,<br />
4.6g fit. They’re also sweat<br />
resistant and come with a range<br />
of tips to find the perfect fit for<br />
your ears.<br />
£99.95 from Amazon<br />
TOG24<br />
Both wind resistant<br />
and super warm, the<br />
Newall Women’s<br />
Long Padded<br />
Gilet from TOG24<br />
features a chunky<br />
inner collar to keep<br />
wind and rain out,<br />
along with press<br />
stud vents that<br />
allow for optimum<br />
temperature control.<br />
This simple, chunky<br />
gilet is great for<br />
pairing with virtually<br />
any outdoor look<br />
so you’ll be ready<br />
to explore the great<br />
outdoors in no time.<br />
£77 from tog24.com<br />
Jewelled Buddha<br />
The Jewelled Buddha Light Wool Cape Poncho is a<br />
fashion revelation that combines style with a strong ethical<br />
commitment. This season’s ultimate style solution, the Light<br />
Wool Cape Poncho is a versatile masterpiece. Ultra-soft<br />
and lightweight, it can be worn in 15 stylish<br />
ways – from a chic poncho to a trendy long<br />
cardigan or a sleek wrap.<br />
Crafted with the utmost care, this poncho<br />
celebrates heritage crafts and supports<br />
artisan communities, merging modern<br />
design with traditional craftsmanship.<br />
The exquisite hues are both elegant<br />
and versatile, making it perfect for<br />
everyday casual outfits, a layering<br />
piece over your work attire, or a<br />
stunning evening dress accessory.<br />
The Fusion range is available in four<br />
exquisite colours including our<br />
favourite, Plum. Ethical fashion has<br />
never looked so good!<br />
£141 from jewelledbuddha.com<br />
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Wishlist Wonders<br />
Breath Practice Cards<br />
Reap the mental and physical benefits of<br />
breathwork with this essential toolkit, complete<br />
with 50 vibrantly illustrated breath-exercise<br />
cards and a 64-page guidebook written by<br />
Rebecca Moore.<br />
Breath Practice Cards provide an uplifting,<br />
screen-free introduction to breathwork<br />
with simple and easy-to-follow exercises and meditations<br />
beautifully and accessibly presented on individual cards. In the<br />
accompanying book, explore the origins, science and benefits of<br />
this age-old method made popular by Wim Hof and find simple<br />
sequences to create your own mindful breathwork practice.<br />
£16 published by Leaping Hare Press<br />
Urban Green Company<br />
This Cherry Stone Neck &<br />
Shoulder Theraphy Pack is great<br />
for aches and pains including<br />
period pains and rheumatoid<br />
arthritis. Simply heat in the<br />
microwave, or leave in the<br />
freezer for a few hours.<br />
Handmade from 2 layers of<br />
organic cotton and cherry<br />
stones, it can also be used with<br />
essential oils like lavender.<br />
£20 available from<br />
urbangreencompany.co.uk<br />
Kipling<br />
The Bina M is a practical and stylish handbag from<br />
Kipling with a detachable, adjustable shoulder<br />
strap for versatility. Featuring a roomy zipped main<br />
compartment and internal pockets, it keeps your<br />
belongings organised. A perfect companion for<br />
your workday, shopping trips, or an evening out.<br />
£88 from kipling.com<br />
Seasons of the Zodiac<br />
From energetic Aries to soothing Pisces, this<br />
new book will help you discover your zodiac<br />
sign’s “season” and learn how to tap into its<br />
unique magickal energies to enhance your<br />
life throughout the year. Lifelong astrologer<br />
Stephanie Campos offers a complete guide<br />
to each astrological season<br />
of the year, telling you what<br />
to expect, when to expect it,<br />
and how to make the most<br />
of each season’s special and<br />
distinct time in the spotlight.<br />
£17.99 published by Quarto<br />
Morris & Co. X August Berg<br />
Danish watchmakers August Berg have teamed up with Morris & Co. to create the new<br />
Simply collection made using the finest materials and with the utmost regard for Morris<br />
& Co.’s heritage patterns. The watches reflect the value of craftsmanship and beauty first<br />
espoused by William Morris with our favourite being the Simply Strawberry Thief design.<br />
The double Rose Gold case in 30mm, made of pure high-quality surgical grade stainless<br />
steel (316L) is paired with an Italian leather Madder Rouge strap. The delicate crown<br />
features an engraved AB-infinity logo completing the elegant look. The unique Strawberry<br />
Thief 3D dial is elevated by Rose Gold hands. Japanese Quartz Movement is protected<br />
by a single domed crystal clear, anti-reflective, scratch-resistant sapphire glass, which<br />
completes the enchanting look of the August Berg & Morris & Co. Simply collection.<br />
£249 from augustberg.com<br />
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Power, Purpose, Practice<br />
Written by internationally recognized tarot<br />
expert Kerry Ward, this book is all about<br />
discovering your true self through Astrology,<br />
Numerology and Tarot. Written<br />
in a casual, intimate voice and<br />
bursting with bold, inclusive<br />
artwork, this spiritual guide<br />
helps you understand cosmic<br />
connections and more as you<br />
explore every facet of your<br />
personality.<br />
£16.99 published by Quarto<br />
Boobydoo<br />
The Shock Absorber SN109 D+<br />
Max Support Sports Bra was<br />
made for bigger cup sizes<br />
offering extreme support and<br />
fuller coverage. Features we love<br />
include a soft wide under band and a<br />
non-rub, padded hook and eye clasp for<br />
breathability and to help prevent chaffing. The<br />
bra comes with adjustable, padded straps to ensure a<br />
perfect fit. This bra tends to run small so it’s recommended<br />
to buy the next size up with the same cup size.<br />
£38.70 from boobydoo.co.uk<br />
Rock & Ruddle<br />
The Shower Power Brush is perfect to use<br />
on wet hair during hair washing or in the<br />
shower. It will help to evenly distribute<br />
your favourite hair conditioner throughout<br />
your hair whilst detangling efficiently and<br />
gently. This brush also stimulates your<br />
scalp and encourages hair growth. Easy to<br />
clean and light for travel.<br />
£16 from rockandruddle.com<br />
Luxe Tones<br />
Make heads turn with this<br />
Mali Statement Wraparound<br />
Irregular White Jewel Ring.<br />
It features an irregular row of<br />
shimmering white coloured<br />
rhinestones which twist<br />
around the finger to give a<br />
stunning stacking effect.<br />
£19 from luxetones.com<br />
Rock & Ruddle<br />
The Giraffe design hairbrush will keep<br />
hair conditioned and silky by spreading<br />
the natural oils from the scalp to the tips<br />
of each hair. This brush also detangles<br />
beautifully without pulling. The charming<br />
giraffe design was created by celebrated<br />
artist Clare Mackie. This luxurious<br />
hairbrush turns brushing hair from a task<br />
to a treat.<br />
£34 from rockandruddle.com<br />
COEUR DE LION<br />
This GeoCUBE® Iconic Nature<br />
Chain Necklace in black and<br />
multicolour from COEUR<br />
DE LION’s AW23 collection<br />
brightens the darker months with<br />
it’s striking and powerful colours.<br />
The iconic design in a bold array<br />
of beautiful colours accented by<br />
black onyx creates a sophisticated<br />
look which exudes elegance and<br />
joie de vivre. This contemporary<br />
necklace adds a touch of glamour<br />
to any ensemble during the party<br />
season and beyond.<br />
£175 from coeur-de-lion.org<br />
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expert<br />
advice<br />
How To Develop A<br />
Great Product Idea<br />
Vicki Weinberg is a product creation expert<br />
specialising in selling on Amazon. She is also<br />
the host of a weekly podcast for productbased<br />
businesses and has just published her<br />
first book, taking aspiring entrepreneurs<br />
through the process of creating a product<br />
VICKI WEINBERG<br />
Vicki Weinberg founded<br />
Tiny Chipmunk, a bamboo<br />
baby brand, when her second<br />
child was just 6 weeks old.<br />
After years working in<br />
corporate roles, she wanted<br />
to work around her family<br />
and do something where<br />
the money she earnt didn’t<br />
necessarily have to equate to<br />
the hours she put in. Selling<br />
products seemed to be the<br />
answer.<br />
Vicki offers product creation<br />
support and specialises in<br />
selling on Amazon. She is<br />
also the host of a weekly<br />
podcast for product-based<br />
entrepreneurs - Bring Your<br />
Product Idea to Life.<br />
For more help and advice on<br />
creating a product to sell, you<br />
can visit vickiweinberg.com<br />
Do you own<br />
or use something<br />
that you just know<br />
could be better?<br />
If you want to create a product to<br />
sell there are two things that you<br />
need to do at the outset.<br />
The first is to come up with<br />
an original idea. Or, if it’s not<br />
100% original, it needs to at least<br />
be unique, or have something<br />
that distinguishes it from other,<br />
similar products.<br />
The second is to ensure there are<br />
enough people who will buy it.<br />
The process of creating a product<br />
can be arduous - but it’s all a bit<br />
easier if you know your product<br />
will benefit people - and you’ve<br />
had their validation!<br />
You might be wondering how you<br />
create something that people will<br />
want to buy? Here are 3 ways<br />
you can come up with a great<br />
product idea that your potential<br />
customers will love.<br />
1. IS THERE A PROBLEM THAT<br />
YOU (OR SOMEONE ELSE) HAS<br />
THAT A PRODUCT COULD<br />
POTENTIALLY SOLVE?<br />
If so, firstly, take a look to see<br />
if there’s a product already out<br />
there that helps. If there is, and<br />
it works for you, that’s great.<br />
Problem solved! But, even if this<br />
is the case, could you improve<br />
it further? What adjustments<br />
could you make so it worked even<br />
better?<br />
If there isn’t something that<br />
already exists, brainstorm what<br />
a solution might look like. This<br />
can be as vague as you like for<br />
now. It’s all about generating<br />
ideas.<br />
Next, get some input from other<br />
people. Firstly, find out if they<br />
have the same challenge as you.<br />
(It will also save you a lot of work<br />
later on, if you find out now that<br />
this problem or issue only applies<br />
to you, and therefore isn’t a<br />
solution that others even need!)<br />
If you find this is something that<br />
other people relate to, ask their<br />
opinions on how it might be<br />
solved and what they’d be looking<br />
for in a product. What would<br />
encourage them to buy it? What<br />
would it need to have or do? How<br />
much would they be willing to<br />
pay for a product like yours?<br />
Remember, your goal is to sell<br />
this product, so input from<br />
potential customers at this early<br />
stage is really valuable.<br />
2. DO YOU OWN OR USE<br />
SOMETHING THAT YOU JUST<br />
KNOW COULD BE BETTER?<br />
You’ve probably had the<br />
experience of buying, or using<br />
something and just knowing<br />
it could be better than it is.<br />
Maybe it’s just a tiny niggle<br />
or annoyance, or perhaps it’s a<br />
feature you feel is missing.<br />
I’m not talking about copying<br />
other people’s ideas here, or<br />
knocking what other people<br />
are doing. I’d never suggest<br />
that. Instead, I’m talking about<br />
looking at existing products and<br />
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using your experience with them<br />
to come up with ways to improve<br />
them.<br />
You can also find out what other<br />
people would change about an<br />
existing product by looking at<br />
the reviews online. This can<br />
be a great way to find out what<br />
problems your potential customers<br />
have with existing products (as<br />
well as what they like) and this<br />
will be really valuable information<br />
for you to use in your marketing<br />
down the line, as you know you’ll<br />
be creating your own version of<br />
the product that covers everything<br />
customers are looking for.<br />
Having knowledge of the market<br />
and knowing what other, similar<br />
products exist, the features they<br />
have, what they cost and what<br />
people think about them is really<br />
valuable information when it<br />
comes to working out where your<br />
product will fit.<br />
3. CONSIDER YOUR OWN<br />
INTERESTS<br />
It might be that there’s a particular<br />
hobby or interest that you have<br />
and you want to create a product<br />
around that. Or perhaps there’s<br />
something very niche and specific<br />
that you’d love - that just isn’t<br />
available.<br />
Provided there are enough other<br />
people with similar interests, who<br />
are looking to spend money on<br />
them, this could be a good place to<br />
start.<br />
As always, ask for input from<br />
others. You might be in clubs,<br />
or groups that align with your<br />
interests already. If not, look for<br />
existing ones online and speak<br />
with the members. You want to<br />
ensure that you’re not creating<br />
something so niche, that only you<br />
are interested in it!<br />
WILL PEOPLE ACTUALLY BUY<br />
YOUR PRODUCT?<br />
I can’t give a definitive answer, of<br />
course, but speaking with potential<br />
customers during the design phase<br />
really is the key here. If you create<br />
a product that you love - but it’s<br />
a product that appeals only to<br />
you, you’re unlikely to sell any, or<br />
many.<br />
However you come up with your<br />
initial idea, do share and test<br />
with as many relevant people<br />
as possible. This gives you the<br />
best possible chance of creating<br />
something that your potential<br />
customers want and need.<br />
Ma k e A S t a t e me n t<br />
Florrie & Bird<br />
This Black & Gold Star Tassel Bag from Florrie & Bird’s crossbody<br />
collection has been designed for those who crave exquisite style.<br />
Crafted from opulent black Italian leather, it exudes sophistication<br />
while remaining versatile. This classic bag with a tassel zip closure<br />
complements every occasion. Comes with a detachable slim leather strap.<br />
£45 from florrieandbird.co.uk<br />
Code8 Beauty<br />
The Iconoclast Eyeshadow Palette (£47) features a highly pigmented<br />
formula with long-lasting colour to help create an infinite amount of looks<br />
from everyday to party.<br />
The Radiate Beauty Balm (£43) is a buildable, incredibly lightweight BB<br />
cream that leaves skin looking naturally radiant and smooth. Its special<br />
formula helps control environmental and sun damage.<br />
Code8’s Rosso Vivo Lipstick (£40) suits all skin tones to elevate party<br />
season looks and is likely to become a favourite go-to in the makeup bag.<br />
The deeply moisturising formula provides comfortable and long-lasting<br />
wear.<br />
The Blush Palette (£36) with its silky, lightweight and blendable formula is<br />
the first blush created using revolutionary Knead Technology.<br />
All are available from www.codeeight.com<br />
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Kenneth Branagh<br />
Theatre Company’s<br />
King Lear at Wyndham’s<br />
Theatre offers a unique<br />
perspective on the<br />
timeless classic<br />
Kenneth Branagh’s<br />
Unique King Lear<br />
Highlights from KBTC’s production of William Shakespeare’s King Lear<br />
The Kenneth Branagh Theatre<br />
Company’s production of<br />
William Shakespeare’s King<br />
Lear at Wyndham’s Theatre is a<br />
notable moment for theatre, as<br />
Kenneth Branagh, with his long<br />
and illustrious career directing<br />
and acting in Shakespearean<br />
plays, undertakes the formidable<br />
challenge of both directing and<br />
starring in this taxing work.<br />
After an eight-year hiatus,<br />
Branagh has returned to the<br />
London stage and to Shakespeare<br />
with a commendable but divisive<br />
production of King Lear. The<br />
ambitious cut-down, radically<br />
youthful adaptation showcases<br />
Branagh’s directorial and acting<br />
prowess during its limited season<br />
until 9 December.<br />
At just over two hours with no<br />
interval, the production condenses<br />
the Bard’s tragic tale, presenting<br />
a lean and gripping adaptation<br />
that captures the essence of<br />
Lear’s descent into a desolate and<br />
helpless state of dementia, where<br />
Branagh genuinely tugs at the<br />
soul.<br />
Branagh’s portrayal of King Lear<br />
The Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company’s production<br />
of William Shakespeare’s King Lear directed and<br />
played by Kenneth Branagh is at Wyndham’s Theatre<br />
until Saturday 9 <strong>November</strong> <strong>2023</strong>. Standard tickets<br />
start from £20 and are limited to 4 per household.<br />
Performances take place at 7.30pm Monday to<br />
Saturday and 2.30pm Saturday. Running time 2 hours<br />
expertly blends vulnerability<br />
and strength in a way that<br />
resonates with the audience.<br />
His commanding presence on<br />
stage, coupled with a nuanced<br />
performance, paints a poignant<br />
picture of a ruler undone by his<br />
own tragic flaws. Branagh’s<br />
seamless transitions between<br />
moments of rage, heartbreak,<br />
and fleeting moments of clarity<br />
showcase his unparalleled skill as<br />
an actor.<br />
The KBTC has partnered with<br />
Branagh’s alma mater, RADA,<br />
and the company includes young<br />
talent such as Deborah Alli, Doug<br />
Colling, Melanie-Joyce Bermudez,<br />
Jessica Revell, Eleanor de Rohan,<br />
Joseph Kloska, and Corey<br />
Mylchreest. This production<br />
marks the professional debut of<br />
several RADA graduates, adding<br />
an extra layer of excitement to this<br />
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stellar production.<br />
Under the creative vision of<br />
Branagh and the production team,<br />
audiences can expect a visual and<br />
auditory feast. Set and costumes<br />
by Jon Bauser, projections by Nina<br />
Dunn, lighting by Paul Keogan,<br />
choreography by Aletta Collins,<br />
and sound design/compositions by<br />
Ben and Max Ringham contribute<br />
to the immersive experience that<br />
defines this production.<br />
The press night after-party was<br />
held at Browns Covent Garden<br />
on 31 October <strong>2023</strong>. Guests in<br />
attendance included Kenneth<br />
Branagh and the cast in addition to<br />
actors Sir Derek Jacobi and Tom<br />
Hiddleston amongst others.<br />
Kenneth Branagh’s King Lear<br />
is an ambitious undertaking<br />
that, despite its shortcomings,<br />
offers a unique perspective on<br />
the timeless classic. While some<br />
may find the production’s radical<br />
elements refreshing, others may<br />
yearn for a more traditional and<br />
cohesive interpretation. In the<br />
end, Branagh’s return to the<br />
stage is a commendable effort<br />
that sparks conversation but may<br />
leave audiences divided in their<br />
opinions. Expect a production that<br />
challenges convention, both in its<br />
casting choices and directorial<br />
approach, making for a thoughtprovoking<br />
night at the theatre.<br />
The production has a running time<br />
of approximately 2 hours with no<br />
interval and ends on 9 December<br />
<strong>2023</strong>.<br />
Don’t miss the opportunity to<br />
witness Kenneth Branagh’s<br />
theatrical mastery in person before<br />
the production transfers to The<br />
Shed’s Griffin Theatre in New<br />
York in autumn 2024.<br />
For more information and<br />
to book tickets, please visit<br />
kinglearbranagh.com<br />
Kenneth Branagh<br />
Tom Hiddleston
Active Affluent<br />
An Ideal Jacket For Winter Sailing Enthusiasts<br />
Lightweight, warm, and waterproof/breathable, Helly Hansen<br />
has designed the Ægir H2FLOW Midlayer Sailing Jacket<br />
to be an essential for boat life this winter. The trusted HELLY<br />
TECH® PROFESSIONAL shell construction keeps sailors dry and<br />
shielded from the wind. A combination of insulation, Polartec® fleece,<br />
and H2FLOW technology keeps you warm out at sea, while still<br />
allowing them to ventilate as needed. Because sailors need maximum<br />
freedom of movement, the jacket features Y-cut arms, adjustable<br />
cuffs, and minimal seams. A high protective collar and hand-warming<br />
pockets enhance protection from the elements. With the environment<br />
in mind, the shell is made from 100% recycled materials.<br />
With its impeccable combination of functionality, durability, and<br />
eco-friendliness, the Ægir H2FLOW Midlayer Sailing Jacket is the<br />
perfect choice for those who brave the seas in the colder months. When<br />
the elements are at their fiercest, Helly Hansen has got you covered.<br />
This midlayer sailing jacket is a top pick for winter sailing adventures.<br />
£300 from hellyhansen.com<br />
The Ultimate Running Vest For Women<br />
Designed for the full-on outdoor enthusiast, the Accelerate Elite Running Gilet<br />
is a new and improved update on Sweaty Betty’s best-selling running vest<br />
combining cutting-edge features with eco-conscious craftsmanship. Crafted from<br />
100% recycled polyamide, this gilet showcases Sweaty Betty’s commitment to<br />
environmental sustainability. The slight funnel neck and deep shell panelling on<br />
the sides enhance comfort and protection in challenging outdoor conditions. For<br />
the style conscious, the elasticated cinch detail at the back provides a feminine<br />
fit, ensuring both form and function. Safety is paramount with the inclusion of a<br />
reflective wordmark logo, ensuring you stay visible in low-light conditions.<br />
£150 from sweatybetty.com<br />
Gear Up For Adventure<br />
For the full-on outdoor enthusiast seeking the ultimate in performance<br />
and protection, the Keela Hydron softshell jacket is a game-changer.<br />
Crafted for rugged, active outdoor use, it’s your go-to choice for<br />
biking, hiking, climbing, and even spring skiing. The Hydron is a triple<br />
threat, combining windproof, water-resistant, and highly breathable<br />
features to keep you comfortable in ever-changing conditions. Its<br />
Matrix inner material expertly manages air and moisture, ensuring you<br />
stay cool and dry during high-intensity activities. The 2-way stretch<br />
design means your movements are unrestricted, whether you’re scaling<br />
peaks or pedalling through challenging trails.<br />
£149.95 from keelaoutdoors.com<br />
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From sensational sailing gear to luxe athleisure wear, here are some of<br />
our winter favourites for preneurs who live an active lifestyle<br />
Perfect For Layering When On The Move<br />
The Men’s Merino Hoody from Keela is a versatile mid or base<br />
layer designed to optimize warmth and breathability for active<br />
adventurers. Crafted with precision for trekkers and mountain hikers,<br />
this 260gsm Merino marvel is your secret weapon against fluctuating<br />
temperatures. The 100% Merino Wool construction naturally regulates<br />
body temperature, ensuring you stay comfortable in all conditions.<br />
Merino Wool naturally resists odours, so you can stay fresh while<br />
pushing your limits. With flatlock stitching, there is no uncomfortable<br />
rubbing against your skin, making it the perfect base layer.<br />
£99.95 from keelaoutdoors.com<br />
Stay Stylish On The Slopes<br />
The PRTBUZZERD JR Ski Jacket (£109.99) and SPIKET JR<br />
Ski Trousers (£89.99) from Protest are the ideal winter gear for<br />
young adventurers. The ski jacket ensures warmth and dryness<br />
with a fixed hood, critically taped seams, waist gaiter, and<br />
impressive 10K water resistance and 10g breathability ratings.<br />
In addition to comfortable inner cuffs with thumb holes, the<br />
jacket has multiple pockets including a handy lift pass pocket.<br />
The SPIKET JR Ski Trousers offer excellent water resistance<br />
and breathability so kids will stay comfortable all day on the<br />
slopes. Adjustable waistbands, detachable ski braces, zippered<br />
side pockets, nylon inner cuffs at the ankles, and a handy ankle<br />
zipper make these ski trousers the ultimate winter choice.<br />
Both items feature eco-friendly, PFC-free waterproofing and<br />
are available from protest.eu/en/gb<br />
Elevate Your Lounging Experience At Home<br />
The super cosy Serene Luxe Fleece Pant by Sweaty Betty redefines<br />
leisurewear with a smart finish, making them the perfect addition to your<br />
winter wardrobe. Crafted from premium Italian fleece, these pants are<br />
meticulously designed with a soft cotton blend for a heavenly feel against<br />
your skin. The loose fit and wide leg silhouette exude an air of relaxed<br />
sophistication, perfect for lounging in style. The deep, plush waistband<br />
features an adjustable drawcord, allowing you to customize your fit for<br />
the perfect, cosy feeling in cooler weather. With the practical addition of<br />
two side slip pockets, you can keep your essentials within arm’s reach.<br />
£95 from sweatybetty.com<br />
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Active Affluent<br />
From the mountain slopes to the city streets,<br />
here are some of our winter recommendations for<br />
lovers of the great outdoors this coming season<br />
Craghoppers<br />
The Men’s Insulated Trillick Downhike<br />
Hooded Jacket from Craghoppers is<br />
a warming synthetic down jacket,<br />
fitted with large baffles about its<br />
part-recycled polyester frame,<br />
making it the perfect cold weather<br />
companion. Finished with<br />
Craghoppers’ plant based DWR<br />
to keep dry in snowy and rainy<br />
conditions, this jacket will keep<br />
you warm in temperatures up to<br />
-5°C. Five roomy pockets feature<br />
to help keep plenty of essentials<br />
close by, an adjustable hem and<br />
hood combine with a full-length,<br />
centre-front zip with a studded<br />
placket to create a tight seal,<br />
keeping the cold out and warmth<br />
trapped in.<br />
£180 from craghoppers.com<br />
Montane<br />
The Women’s<br />
Anti-Freeze Lite<br />
Packable Hooded<br />
Down Jacket from<br />
Montane is a warm,<br />
lightweight, and<br />
packable down jacket<br />
that will soon become<br />
an essential winter layer.<br />
Designed using recycled<br />
outer fabric, the Anti-Freeze<br />
Lite Hooded Down Jacket<br />
has nano-baffle construction<br />
that is filled with RDS and<br />
Track my Down certified<br />
down.<br />
Available in various colours<br />
for men & women.<br />
£200 from montane.com<br />
Embrace The Elements<br />
The Vango Apex Geo 300 is the ultimate tent for those who seek to conquer the untamed wilds while leaving<br />
a lighter footprint on Mother Earth. Crafted with innovation and sustainability at its core, this marvel is more<br />
than just a shelter – it’s a testament to Vango’s commitment to preserving the great outdoors. Constructed<br />
from the revolutionary Protex® Eco fabric, ingeniously woven from discarded single-use plastics, the Apex<br />
Geo 300 embodies eco-conscious camping without compromising on performance. With an unrivalled<br />
strength-to-weight ratio in the Vango range, it’s your lightweight ticket to resilience against nature’s tantrums.<br />
The semi-geodesic shape, purpose-built for year-round trekking, promises unwavering stability even when the<br />
heavens unleash their fury. The Apex Geo 300 laughs in the face of uneven terrains and merciless weather,<br />
proving its mettle in the harshest conditions. Whether it’s breezy or stormy, this tent stands resolute as<br />
your reliable companion. This sanctuary of sustainable luxury invites you to a world of comfort amidst the<br />
wilderness. The spacious interior offers ample headroom, ensuring you won’t be sacrificing creature comforts<br />
for your intrepid pursuits. The expansive multi-function<br />
porch is more than just storage – it’s a haven to concoct<br />
your trail tales and savour well-earned meals.<br />
The Vango Apex Geo 300 tent is a fusion of ingenuity,<br />
strength, and sustainability. As the storm rages on, take<br />
solace in your eco-friendly fortress, knowing that with<br />
every rustling leaf and echoing gust, you’re living your<br />
wildest adventure while safeguarding the planet we hold<br />
dear.<br />
£305 from www.vango.co.uk<br />
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Trousers for Tough Adventures<br />
The Nevis trouser from Keela is an extremely versatile piece of<br />
kit for your next adventure. Using fabrics from Keela’s Stretch-<br />
Tec series the Nevis offers optimum movement with contrast<br />
reinforcement panelling at critical high use areas. Keela Stretch-<br />
Tec fabrics are sourced for comfort and durability using superior<br />
yarns. The fabrics are easy care and the quick drying, breathable<br />
properties are well suited to this all season trekking trouser.<br />
£74.95 from keelaoutdoors.com<br />
Shine Bright At Night<br />
New for autumn <strong>2023</strong>, Bodylite have launched their NightVision<br />
range. Designed to enhance visibility; the multi-use light system<br />
can be compatible to a variety of Bodylite products making it<br />
highly adaptable product, whilst providing a sleek streamlined<br />
product with safety at the core. The Bodylite NightVision LED belt<br />
is a great option for those looking for a small storage belt whilst<br />
continuing to be visible, and the Bodylite NightVision light is a<br />
lightweight light with a wide-angle illumination, providing clear<br />
visibility of your surroundings without any shaking or bouncing.<br />
NightVision LED Belt (£17) and NightVision Light (£34.50) are<br />
available from www.bodylitegear.com<br />
The Unrivalled British Boat Shoe<br />
Chatham’s Deck II G2 is the unrivalled British-designed lace up<br />
boat shoe. Crafted from premium walnut leather with an enhanced<br />
grip sole, Deck II is moccasin-constructed for an optimal fit and<br />
handstitched on the last. This leading boat shoe also features the<br />
new sole spring poron performance cushioning, which is antibacterial<br />
and offers maximum comfort and shock absorption. The<br />
durable Deck II G2 boat shoe is also covered by CHatham’s unique<br />
2-year manufacturer’s guarantee.<br />
£125 from www.chatham.co.uk<br />
The Perfect Top For Any Weather<br />
The Men’s Micro Pulse Top from Keela will quickly<br />
become an essential part of your outdoor kit.<br />
Lightweight for use in warmer conditions, and with<br />
excellent thermal properties for colder climates,<br />
it’s perfect for use during a variety of activities. Its<br />
breathable and wickable qualities allow it to work<br />
well as a mid or base layer.<br />
£29.95 from keelaoutdoors.com<br />
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Adventure Ready<br />
K i dPr e n e u r s<br />
We’ve chosen the best outdoor<br />
gear and clothing for full-on outdoor<br />
adventures with your young heroes<br />
A Jacket For Young Adventurers<br />
Every budding young adventurer needs the right<br />
kit and the Keela Boulder 3-in-1 Jacket offers the<br />
flexibility to take them from school to the hills.<br />
Using all the same technology as Keela’s adult<br />
range, the mid weight waterproof shell protects from<br />
the rain and wind, while the zip in microfleece, with<br />
its high warmth to weight ratio, locks in heat while<br />
wicking moisture away from the skin.<br />
£74.95 from keelaoutdoors.com<br />
Cloud Busting Snowsuit<br />
With zipped pockets, elasticated waist and elasticated cuffs,<br />
the fleece lined Cloud All in One Kids Snowsuit from<br />
Mountain Warehouse will keep your child warm in winter.<br />
Tested to 2,000mm, all seams are taped to make this item<br />
fully waterproof. The breathable fabric allows perspiration to<br />
pass out of the garment, keeping kids cool and comfortable.<br />
Snow Gaiters help to prevent snow getting into the salopettes.<br />
£74.99 from mountainwarehouse.com<br />
Barefoot Feeling<br />
The Lumi Firm Ground is<br />
Vivobarefoot’s warmest ever<br />
kids’ winter boot. The Firm<br />
Ground outsole provides extra<br />
grip on wet, muddy terrain.<br />
Made from premium recycled<br />
materials, the boots feature<br />
a waterproof membrane,<br />
removable thermal insole<br />
and drawstring collar to<br />
keep out water and snow,<br />
without sacrificing that<br />
barefoot feeling. The elastic<br />
toggle allows for independent<br />
dressing and the Kids Outdoor<br />
Adventure Outsole is designed<br />
for outdoor play on any<br />
terrain.<br />
£80 from vivobarefoot.com/uk<br />
Rainy Day Essentials<br />
The robust Wet Wednesdays Sou’wester rain hat (right)<br />
provides protection from the rain. Made from recycled<br />
polyester it has a PU coating and an asymmetric brim that slants<br />
down at the back to direct water away from going down the neck.<br />
£22 from wetwednesdays.co.uk<br />
The award-winning, 100% waterproof Wet Wednesdays<br />
Outdoors Rain Jacket & Outdoors Trousers (below) are<br />
OEKO-TEX® certified, made from phthalate free PU fabric<br />
with safety conscious reflective<br />
strips and a child friendly<br />
fit. They are the perfect<br />
outerwear to get kids outdoors<br />
whatever the weather. The<br />
outer material also has<br />
a 4-way-stretch to give<br />
freedom of movement,<br />
with taped and welded<br />
seams to ensure they<br />
are fully windproof<br />
and waterproof. This<br />
rain set is designed<br />
with plenty of growing<br />
room. £61 from<br />
wetwednesdays.co.uk<br />
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Fleecy Does It<br />
Craghoppers Kid’s Valo Half Zip Fleece is a soft midlayer<br />
designed to for kids who love to explore. It comes<br />
with two roomy zipped pockets to<br />
keep your child’s essentials secure.<br />
The fleece also features elastic<br />
to the cuffs and hem to help<br />
seal in the heat and keep out<br />
bad weather; meaning your<br />
kids can explore freely as the<br />
temperature begins to drop<br />
this winter.<br />
£35 from craghoppers.com<br />
Convertible Cargo<br />
Craghoppers Kid’s Kiwi Cargo<br />
Convertible Trousers offers water<br />
repellence and a good defence against<br />
insects. Featuring an adjustable waist,<br />
these versatile zip off trousers prioritise<br />
exploring the world anyway you see<br />
fit and their convertible nature allows<br />
parents to tailor the trouser to your<br />
child’s needs.<br />
The Juniors’ Isfjord Down Vest from Helly<br />
Hansen looks cool and delivers core warmth<br />
for any activity. The vest insulation consists<br />
of 60% duck down and 40% duck feathers for<br />
lightweight, natural warmth. The sturdy ripstop<br />
vest fabric will endure season after season, and<br />
has a PFC-free, water repellent treatment to<br />
shed light precipitation.<br />
£110 from hellyhansen.com<br />
£42 from craghoppers.com<br />
Perfect for Young Explorers<br />
Deeply Down<br />
The Kids’ Isfjord Down Winter Jacket from<br />
Helly Hansen is the essential down jacket for<br />
kids this winter that’s modern, protective and<br />
cozy. It’s insulated with premium 60% duck<br />
down and 40% duck feathers for lightweight,<br />
natural warmth. The down comes from<br />
Responsible Down Standard (RDS) sources,<br />
ensuring that the ducks<br />
are raised in compliance<br />
with the principles<br />
of animal welfare.<br />
The jacket exterior<br />
has a PFC-free, water<br />
repellent treatment to<br />
shed light precipitation.<br />
£130 from<br />
hellyhansen.com<br />
Spot On<br />
These colourful toggle-secured<br />
fleece-lined waterproof wellies<br />
from Spotty Otter will keep<br />
kids feet dry, cosy and stylish<br />
this winter. Made of strong,<br />
flexible rubbe with reflective<br />
detailing and grippy soles,<br />
they can handle the slipperiest<br />
of terrains. The drawstring<br />
toggle top stops water<br />
sneaking in.<br />
£34.95 from spottyotter.co.uk<br />
Ideal for Forest School<br />
This fleece-lined Forest Leader Insulated PU Jacket<br />
from Spotty Otter is perfect from the playground<br />
to the great outdoors! Kids will stay toasty warm<br />
in this insulating, waterproof (8,000mm) and<br />
windproof jacket. Wind and raindrops are banished<br />
thanks to its detachable peaked hood and adjustable<br />
elasticated cuffs. Available in bright red, blue or<br />
yellow with reflective detailing and zipped pockets.<br />
£40 from spottyotter.co.uk<br />
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TECH-TASTIC GIFTS<br />
Gadgets and technology devices<br />
that will take the lives of your friends &<br />
family to the next level this Christmas<br />
Rock On!<br />
MARSHALL WILLEN SPEAKER<br />
Enjoy Marshall’s iconic rock ‘n’<br />
roll sound without breaking the<br />
bank. The Willen speaker delivers<br />
legendary audio under £100.<br />
This pocket-sized powerhouse<br />
boasts over 15 hours of on-the-go<br />
playtime, ensuring your music<br />
accompanies every adventure.<br />
With an impressive IP67 dust- and<br />
water-resistance rating, this speaker<br />
is a rugged road companion.<br />
Experience portability, endurance,<br />
and sound quality in one compact<br />
package. Whether indoors or<br />
outdoors, the Marshall Willen<br />
speaker keeps the rhythm alive,<br />
making it the perfect stocking filler<br />
for your music-loving loved ones.<br />
£89.99 from John Lewis & Partners<br />
Ignite Artistic Brilliance<br />
XENCELABS PEN TABLET SMALL<br />
Unleash the creative wizardry within your young Picasso<br />
with the Xencelabs Pen Tablet Small. Crafted to be the<br />
perfect muse for aspiring artists, this tablet opens a<br />
digital gateway to artistic exploration from a young age.<br />
Mirroring the tactile allure of traditional paper, it beckons<br />
budding talents to embark on digital sketching odysseys<br />
with the utmost ease. A 16:9 expansive canvas, gently<br />
bathed in the glow of adjustable LED lights, faithfully<br />
replicates the inviting texture of paper, framed by elegantly<br />
seamless edges and adorned with a curvaceous palm rest<br />
for ergonomic nirvana. The tablet seamlessly connects to<br />
laptops and monitors wirelessly, thanks to its dongle.<br />
Complementing the creative voyage are two battery-free<br />
styluses, catering to a spectrum of artistic strokes, with the<br />
thinner option often favoured by those with smaller hands.<br />
Ingeniously mappable, these styluses can be tailored to<br />
artistic whims. Parents can easily install the software<br />
in the instructions and program the two buttons on the<br />
length. The eraser’s function can also be programmed as<br />
a third button if preferred. With Xencelabs Pen Tablet, the<br />
boundless world of digital artistry collides with the vibrant<br />
palette of youthful imagination.<br />
£129.99 from www.xencelabs.com/uk and Amazon<br />
Elevate Your Workspace<br />
TWELVE SOUTH DESKPAD<br />
Made from vegan leather and available in black or dove grey, this<br />
DeskPad has a comfy cushioned wrist rest and the edges are designed<br />
to match the MacBook’s corner radius. The textured surface caters<br />
to precision mousing, enhancing productivity. Its generous width<br />
accommodates extended keyboards, mice, or graphics tablets,<br />
maintaining an organized workspace. Beyond aesthetics, the DeskPad<br />
safeguards against spills and scratches, preserving your desk’s allure.<br />
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£49.99 from Amazon
Language Liberation<br />
When it comes to sending your college-bound<br />
kids off on a gap year adventure or a study abroad<br />
program, the Pocketalk S handheld translator<br />
emerges as an indispensable gift. The ultimate<br />
companion for globetrotters, this nifty device ensures<br />
that language barriers never hinder their explorations.<br />
Imagine your young explorers navigating bustling<br />
markets in Tokyo or sharing stories with locals in the<br />
heart of Paris effortlessly, thanks to the Pocketalk S.<br />
Boasting an impressive repertoire of 82 languages,<br />
it goes beyond the capabilities of Google Translate,<br />
providing seamless conversations even in regional<br />
dialects and slang. This handheld wonder isn’t<br />
just for gap year adventurers; it’s a game-changer<br />
for students studying abroad. Whether they’re<br />
deciphering menus in Milan or reading street signs in<br />
Shanghai, the Pocketalk S’s camera-powered imageto-text<br />
translation ensures they never miss a beat.<br />
One of the standout features is the two-year<br />
roaming data plan, covering 130 countries, which<br />
comes bundled with the device. This means your<br />
aspiring globetrotters won’t have to fret about Wi-Fi<br />
connections or dreaded roaming charges while they<br />
explore far-flung corners of the world.<br />
As they embark on a journey of a lifetime, the<br />
Pocketalk S empowers your kids to embrace new<br />
cultures and forge connections, making their gap<br />
year or study abroad experience richer and more<br />
rewarding than ever before.<br />
£249.99 from Amazon<br />
Wireless Wonders<br />
TRUST TREZO WIRELESS KEYBOARD & MOUSE SET<br />
Experience superior comfort with the Trust Trezo Wireless Keyboard & Mouse Set. In addition to<br />
silent typing and clicking, its integrated wrist rest ensures effortless typing for extended periods.<br />
Crafted from 85% recycled plastics, it boasts an impressive battery life - the keyboard lasts up to<br />
48 months, while the mouse keeps going for 12 months. Easily access media and hotkeys with a<br />
single press for added convenience. As an added bonus, the keyboard is spill-resistant.<br />
£34.99 from Argos<br />
Find Your Lost Keys<br />
CHIPOLO ONE SPOT<br />
The Chipolo ONE Spot key finder is the ultimate solutions to the age-old problem of<br />
misplaced keys. As well as emitting a loud ring to help you locate lost keys nearby, it<br />
also leverages the vast Find My network of Apple devices for unparalleled precision<br />
in tracking. If your keys are truly lost, you can rely on the vast Apple ecosystem to<br />
assist in their recovery in this edition of the product. Sleek, compact, and available in<br />
‘almost black’, never waste time searching for your keys again.<br />
£30 from chipolo.net and select Amazon and Best Buy stores<br />
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Luxe Digital Lifestyle<br />
Gadgets and technology devices that<br />
take Christmas gifting to the next level<br />
Time for Fun<br />
NICKWATCH BY NICKELODEON<br />
NickWatch is the must-have<br />
Nickelodeon smartwatch for kids,<br />
combining endless entertainment<br />
with safety features that parents will<br />
appreciate. Your kids can now unleash<br />
their imaginations and stay connected<br />
in style. They’ll love diving into<br />
adventures with iconic characters from<br />
shows like SpongeBob and TMNT. This<br />
is not just a smartwatch – it encourages<br />
creativity and active play with the<br />
ultimate combination of Nickelodeon<br />
excitement and peace of mind in one!<br />
£79.95 from www.nickwatch.com<br />
Safety & Style Collide<br />
COBRA SC 200D DASH CAM<br />
This Christmas, give the gift of ultimate road<br />
safety with the Cobra SC 200D Dash Cam.<br />
It’s the ideal present for your loved ones,<br />
providing unparalleled peace of mind on<br />
their journeys. The Cobra SC 200D boasts<br />
top-notch features for comprehensive road<br />
protection, including QHD 1600P front-view<br />
and FHD 1080P rear resolution, built-in Wi-Fi,<br />
GPS, and voice commands. Its cutting-edge<br />
technology ensures that every moment on the<br />
road, whether driving or parked, is captured<br />
flawlessly. With integrated voice commands,<br />
it’s easy to manage the camera and focus on<br />
the road ahead. Don’t miss the chance to offer<br />
your friends and family a gift that enhances<br />
their driving experience and guarantees their<br />
safety, all wrapped up in the Cobra SC 200D<br />
Dash Cam.<br />
£199.95 from eu.cobra.com<br />
Capture Every Move<br />
PIVO MAX<br />
Pivo Max is Pivo’s most versatile mount yet as this new model is not only<br />
compatible with smartphones, but also tablets and digital cameras thanks to<br />
its higher payload, making it ideal for photographers, videographers, content<br />
creators and influencers. Powered by AI technology, it can rotate 360 degrees,<br />
automatically tracking the user’s movements, following them at all times and<br />
zooming in and out to make sure they’re always in focus and in the frame. The<br />
Pivo Max has a wide range of uses - it is ideal for fitness, coaching, equestrian<br />
and sports practice - however, thanks to its larger 2kg payload and tablet and<br />
camera compatibility, Pivo Max also has a wider professional appeal so it’s<br />
perfect for real estate agents and even those in education or business settings.<br />
£259.99 from uk.pivo.ai and Amazon<br />
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The Future of Doorbell Technology<br />
EZVIZ DB2 BATTERY-POWERED DOORBELL<br />
Delight your loved ones this festive season by presenting them with the<br />
latest in doorbell technology. The EZVIZ DB2 battery-powered doorbell<br />
boasts an impressive battery life of up to 115 days on a single charge,<br />
extended even further by its energy-saving mode. Designed to withstand<br />
the harshest weather conditions, this doorbell is fully weather-proof,<br />
ensuring reliable performance regardless of the elements.<br />
Stay connected and informed with the DB2’s advanced features. Even<br />
when you’re away, the EZVIZ app provides real-time notifications,<br />
allowing you to see and communicate with visitors. Its expansive viewing<br />
angle captures visitors from head to toe, granting you a comprehensive<br />
perspective. The built-in night vision, with a range of up to 5 metres,<br />
ensures clear visibility even in low-light environments. The EZVIZ<br />
DB2 allows you to effortlessly answer the door remotely, whether you’re<br />
indoors or miles away, simplifying your daily routine.<br />
Stay Connected<br />
COBRA AM1055 FLT TWO-WAY<br />
RADIOS<br />
Cobra’s two-way radios are the perfect<br />
Christmas gift for active adventurers. With a<br />
range spanning 10 km, these walkie talkies<br />
ensure excellent communication when<br />
trying to find or communicate with friends<br />
as exploring nature’s wonders.They are<br />
water-resistant, have an LED flashlight and<br />
rubberized grips for enhanced functionality.<br />
VibrAlert® technology notifies of incoming<br />
transmissions with enhanced vibrating<br />
feedback. Voice-activated transmission<br />
frees hands for other tasks and privacy<br />
is guaranteed thanks to the total of 1963<br />
channel combinations available when the 16<br />
channels are combined with the 121 privacy<br />
codes (38 CTCSS/104 DCS).<br />
£89.95 from eu.cobra.com<br />
£109.99 from www.ezvizstore.co.uk<br />
Crystal Clear Sound<br />
TOZO GOLDEN X1 EARBUDS<br />
The TOZO Golden X1 combines design aesthetic<br />
with performance and quality which results in an<br />
immersive sound experience. The 12mm dynamic<br />
drivers produce harmonized treble and bass for the<br />
best in sound quality. The Active and Environment<br />
Noise Cancellation feature can block 90% of<br />
background noise. With up to 32 hours of listening<br />
time and an app that allows you to customise<br />
the sound settings with 6 types of active noise<br />
cancellations modes and 16 types of EQ sound<br />
modes, the Golden X1 are perfect for music lovers.<br />
£149.99 from Amazon<br />
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How to Deal with Unreliable<br />
Wi-Fi in Your Home<br />
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Dealing with bad Wi-Fi at home can be incredibly<br />
frustrating, especially in a world where our lives<br />
are increasingly online. However, you can swiftly<br />
improve your internet connection with just these<br />
five straightforward steps. This guide will help you<br />
enhance your online experience no matter the type of<br />
home you have or the size.<br />
1. OPTIMISE ROUTER PLACEMENT<br />
Position your Wi-Fi router strategically to improve<br />
signal strength. If you keep your router in a central<br />
spot within your home, you have a better chance of<br />
even coverage. Also, if you make sure that the router<br />
is away from any obstacles and elevated the signal is<br />
less likely to be blocked by walls and large objects,<br />
and interference will be minimised.<br />
2. UPDATE ROUTER FIRMWARE<br />
Keep your router up to date for better performance<br />
and security and make sure to regularly check for<br />
updates. To find these, visit the router manufacturer’s<br />
website and, from there, follow the router’s user<br />
manual or online resources for detailed instructions<br />
on how to install the latest firmware.<br />
3. SECURE YOUR NETWORK<br />
Prevent unauthorised access and bandwidth hogging<br />
by securing your Wi-Fi network. This can be done by<br />
using a strong password or changing the default login<br />
credentials for your router: either option will keep<br />
unwanted users out so you can enjoy the speed for<br />
yourself.<br />
4. CONSIDER WI-FI EXTENDERS<br />
For large homes with many WiFi deadspots, using<br />
WiFi extenders to cover these and streamline<br />
your connection can be a good solution. However,<br />
implementing extenders can slow down the internet<br />
speed as the extenders must communicate with your<br />
devices as well as the router. Wi-Fi extenders tend<br />
to be a great way to improve coverage in the short<br />
term, but a better long-term solution might involve<br />
investing in a mesh Wi-Fi system or upgrading your<br />
router.<br />
5. CONSIDER A MESH SYSTEM<br />
A Mesh System is a type of wireless network that<br />
uses multiple interconnected nodes or devices to<br />
create a unified and seamless Wi-Fi network within<br />
your home. Unlike traditional single-router setups,<br />
where a single device broadcasts the Wi-Fi signal,<br />
mesh systems consist of a main router and several<br />
satellite nodes, eliminating dead zones and ensuring<br />
a strong and stable connection in every corner.<br />
They provide a hassle-free setup process, making it<br />
easy for users to expand their network without the<br />
complexities often associated with traditional Wi-Fi<br />
extenders, as making sure each extender is placed in<br />
the optimal location and correctly configured can be<br />
time-consuming and frustrating.<br />
The NETGEAR Orbi 960 mesh system stands out for its exceptional<br />
speed capabilities, delivering blazing-fast Wi-Fi performance for<br />
bandwidth-intensive tasks. Whether streaming 4K content, gaming<br />
online, or handling multiple devices simultaneously, its tri-band design<br />
ensures speedy and reliable connectivity for up to 200 devices. This<br />
makes it an ideal choice for users who demand high-speed internet<br />
without compromising on coverage.<br />
The Orbi 960 Series starts from £1,199.99 at www.netgear.com/uk<br />
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Michael McIntyre<br />
Finishing top of<br />
the leaderboard is<br />
a badge of honour.<br />
I love the tension<br />
when I reveal<br />
where everyone is<br />
placed<br />
Intervi<br />
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Michael McIntyre talks about The Wheel, his<br />
smash-hit gameshow on BBC One packed with<br />
exciting jeopardy, huge stars and big laughs<br />
ew<br />
Spinning back to BBC One and iPlayer,<br />
Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel made a<br />
welcome return on Saturday nights this<br />
autumn. The smash-hit gameshow is<br />
packed with edge-of-your seat jeopardy, big<br />
laughs, huge stars and a colossal spinning<br />
Wheel. Three contestants hope to answer<br />
their way to a fortune, guided by seven<br />
celebrity experts - but can they help them<br />
to win life-changing cash? It all depends on<br />
the spin of The Wheel.<br />
P<br />
Michael, what can you tell us about the<br />
new series of The Wheel?<br />
Every series of The Wheel is getting<br />
M better than the last. I think this is<br />
because the returning celebrity experts<br />
are more comfortable and confident, and<br />
new experts are excited to be on a show that<br />
has become such a favourite. In fact, when<br />
I asked Alex Jones, who is on this series as<br />
a CBeebies expert, why she hadn’t been on<br />
before she said, “I was waiting to see if it<br />
was a hit!”<br />
P<br />
Which celebrities are taking part in the<br />
new series of The Wheel?<br />
As ever we have a super fun array of<br />
M “experts”, some returning favourites<br />
with new categories like, Clare<br />
Balding on Dogs, Tom Allen on Hats, Big<br />
Narstie on Jamaica, Dermot O’Leary on<br />
Explorers, as well as newbies like, Adam<br />
Kay on Medicine, Steve Pemberton on<br />
Horror, Russell T Davies on Doctor Who<br />
and Paddy McGuinness on Karate.<br />
P<br />
Last series saw a contestant walk away<br />
without winning anything. Where you<br />
shocked at that?<br />
We’ve had only two shows in three<br />
M series where nobody has won. This<br />
is of course possible and adds to the<br />
jeopardy of the show’s climax. There are 10<br />
new shows in the new series and maybe no<br />
winners - you’ll have to watch and find out!<br />
P<br />
Any surprising moments we should<br />
look out for in the new series?<br />
The Wheel and the contestant Wheel<br />
M are random, so it really shouldn’t<br />
be surprising that sometimes the<br />
same experts or contestants are chosen<br />
repeatedly, but when it happens it still<br />
feels like a surprise. So watch out for some<br />
incredible favouritism by The Wheel in the<br />
new series!<br />
P<br />
The Wheel looks like it spins pretty<br />
fast, has anyone ever felt a bit sick?<br />
Richie Anderson, who does the traffic<br />
M and travel on Radio 2, said he suffered<br />
with travel sickness (ironic given his<br />
career path) and wore anti-sickness wrist<br />
bands on the show. He said he felt fine<br />
though, as has everyone else. I think the<br />
Wheel is just fast enough to be fun without<br />
feeling sicky.<br />
P<br />
M<br />
Across all the shows, whose specialist<br />
subject has surprised you the most?<br />
Either Fred Siriex on Reggae or Paddy<br />
McGuiness on Karate - it turns out<br />
he’s a black belt!<br />
Celebrities are ranked best to worst,<br />
P has anyone ever been surprised or<br />
upset by their ranking? Has this caused<br />
any rivalries?<br />
Finishing top of the leaderboard is<br />
M a badge of honour for the celebrity<br />
experts. I love the tension when<br />
I reveal where everyone has placed,<br />
especially when we near the bottom end.<br />
In one show the absolutely hilarious Big<br />
Narstie takes a few, as he calls them, power<br />
naps but still manages to beat some very<br />
disgruntled celebs who were giving their<br />
all.<br />
P<br />
How does hosting the Wheel compare<br />
to fronting The Big Show?<br />
Both shows are an absolute pleasure to<br />
M host, but the Wheel is far more relaxed<br />
as I’m just playing a game and having<br />
fun with the contestants and celebs until<br />
the format creeps up on us and everything<br />
takes a dramatic turn. It’s so wonderful<br />
when lovely people win money that can<br />
make such a positive impact to their lives.<br />
You famously came up with the<br />
P idea for the show in the bath during<br />
lockdown. Have you thought of any<br />
more ideas for game shows?<br />
M<br />
No, but weirdly I have thought of a<br />
new business idea in the shower that<br />
I’m quite excited about. So maybe I<br />
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should move my office to the bathroom.<br />
P<br />
What’s the strangest place someone has come<br />
up to you and started singing The Wheel theme<br />
song?<br />
I went to Old Trafford to watch Spurs play<br />
M Manchester United and walked past rival fans<br />
hurling abuse at each other. One of them clocked<br />
me and started to jovially sing “The Wheel” and then<br />
the other one joined in.<br />
P<br />
M<br />
Who would you love to see take a spin on The<br />
Wheel?<br />
I have to say I’m loving that Tyson Fury show so<br />
I think Tyson Fury on Boxing would be great.<br />
L-R: Clare Balding, Josie Gibson, Richard Madeley, Jay Blades,<br />
Michael, McIntyre, Darren Harriott, Tom Allen, Mollie King<br />
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Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel is<br />
available to watch on BBC One<br />
until Saturday 24 <strong>November</strong>.<br />
Catch up with all the episodes<br />
from the new series on iPlayer.<br />
L-R: Ellie Simmonds, Alex Jones, Ranvir Singh, Michael McIntyre,<br />
Seann Walsh, Paddy McGuinness, Rosie Ramsey, Sue Perkins<br />
L-R: Josh Widdicombe, Anita Rani, Gyles Brandreth, Nick Knowles,<br />
Michael McIntyre, Babatunde Aleshe, Stacey Dooley, Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu<br />
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<strong>Preneur</strong> Paradise<br />
1REGAL GROOMING<br />
Embark on a grooming journey fit for<br />
royalty with the ‘Line of Kings’ Eltham<br />
Fusion Razor, a masterpiece born from<br />
an exceptional collaboration between Royal<br />
Armouries and Wilde & Harte. Echoing the<br />
grandeur of armours owned by English kings,<br />
this razor stands as a testament to opulence<br />
and precision.<br />
Crafted with an impeccable Art Deco design,<br />
the razor is meticulously polished to achieve a<br />
resplendent mirror finish. Its optimum weight<br />
offers a shaving encounter like no other. The<br />
handle boasts monogrammed detailing, a<br />
subtle nod to personal refinement.<br />
It uses Gillette Fusion technology for a<br />
superior multi-blade razor system with<br />
precision trimmer. This razor not only<br />
exemplifies luxury but also champions the<br />
heritage of British craftsmanship. Made to be<br />
fit for a king, your face deserves nothing less<br />
than this regal perfection.<br />
£180 from wildeandharte.co.uk<br />
2<br />
LUXURY REDEFINED<br />
The Cashmere Zip Neck Jumper from<br />
Charles Tyrwhitt is a testament to the<br />
remarkable qualities of cashmere, sourced<br />
from goats that thrive in challenging<br />
environments. Renowned for its<br />
lightness and exceptional warmth,<br />
this cashmere jumper is further<br />
enhanced by a gentle garment<br />
wash, ensuring it feels super soft<br />
against your skin. The ribbed<br />
hems and cuffs guarantee<br />
unparalleled warmth<br />
retention. The versatile<br />
zip neck design can<br />
be worn open for a<br />
casual, laid-back look,<br />
or closed to keep you<br />
cosy yet still stylish.<br />
Embrace luxury and<br />
comfort, and make a<br />
statement this season<br />
with the Cashmere<br />
Zip Neck Jumper<br />
from Charles Tyrwhitt.<br />
£179.95 available from<br />
charlestyrwhitt.com<br />
3MASTERY MEETS MODERNITY<br />
The Remington Limitless X9 Rotary<br />
Shaver is a seamless blend of cuttingedge<br />
technology and effortless elegance.<br />
Showcasing the full range of Limitless<br />
signature features, including the 360° PivotBall,<br />
precision flexing blades, shave comfort rings,<br />
and PowerSense innovation, it guarantees<br />
an impeccably clean and comfortable shave.<br />
Redefining norms, the Limitless X9 Rotary<br />
Shaver features shave-learn LEDs. This<br />
ingenious addition bestows confidence and<br />
command to your grooming regimen. The<br />
intuitive LED system effortlessly adapts to your<br />
individual shaving routine, monitoring battery<br />
consumption per shave. With<br />
its foresight, it ensures<br />
you remain in control,<br />
conveniently notifying<br />
you when just five shaves<br />
remain before recharge,<br />
providing the assurance that<br />
you’re always prepared for the<br />
refined look you seek.<br />
£199.99 from Boots, Very,<br />
Amazon and Argos<br />
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5PEAK PERFECTION<br />
Crafted using X1Crystalline and weighing in at<br />
1lb each, the LIITON ‘Peaks’ set of 4 Whisky<br />
glasses features four iconic mountains – Fuji,<br />
K2, Denali and Mont Blanc. Seamlessly blending aesthetic<br />
elegance with functional design, the patented Chill-Charge<br />
System comes in the form of glass sculpted mountains<br />
embedded in the glass that will chill down a drink in just 18<br />
seconds and the glasses can be<br />
kept in the freezer until needed.<br />
Whisky connoisseurs will<br />
appreciate no more melted ice<br />
diluting their favourite tipple.<br />
7SCENTSATIONAL<br />
An evocative tribute to the<br />
timeless allure of cedar, the<br />
Chopard Cedar Malaki eau<br />
de parfum pays homage to one of the<br />
most ancient olfactory elements on<br />
Earth, utilizing Cedar tree oil as its<br />
foundational essence. Enhanced by<br />
the delicate accents of grapefruit and<br />
lavender, which harmoniously balance<br />
the profound woody ensemble, this<br />
fragrance skillfully integrates the<br />
essence of two distinct cedarwood<br />
varieties: the majestic Atlas cedar and<br />
the venerable cedar of Lebanon.<br />
£95 from Harrods<br />
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Roman<br />
Kemp<br />
You learn little<br />
things when<br />
talking about suicide.<br />
Saying the word<br />
for what it is. Some<br />
people view it as a<br />
swear word<br />
Intervi<br />
38 PRENEUR WORLD www.preneur-world.com
Broadcaster Roman Kemp talks about his new<br />
BBC documentary The Fight for Young Lives<br />
which dives deeper into the UK’s mental health crisis<br />
ew<br />
P<br />
Why did you decide to make this film<br />
P following BBC Documentary Our<br />
Silent Emergency? Can you explain a<br />
bit about the journey you’ve been on?<br />
After the last film ended, I went<br />
R through a couple of years of pushing<br />
that narrative; everyone needs to talk<br />
more, the general public needs to do their<br />
bit, be the hero to their friends. There came<br />
a point when I started to wonder ‘have we<br />
done our bit, and what’s next?’. Because<br />
what I kept seeing is the numbers were just<br />
getting worse and worse, and I wanted to<br />
know why that was. OK, so we’ve seen<br />
what we have to do but what’s the real<br />
action that needs to happen and what’s the<br />
current state of that action? What help is<br />
actually out there when someone builds<br />
that courage? What I was realising is that<br />
people were talking more, but the help<br />
wasn’t there for them.<br />
In the first film I told Joe’s story. I felt like<br />
I was telling my story in understanding<br />
grief and understanding what had<br />
happened. We were left with a call out<br />
to the public to talk more, and to friends<br />
to be heroes to one another. With this<br />
one, it’s: you’ve been the hero, you’ve got<br />
someone to talk, where do they actually<br />
go? It’s me trying to work out what help is<br />
actually out there and where do people go<br />
and what can they do and what is lacking?<br />
What does that help actually look like? I’ve<br />
heard so many people say, ‘we just can’t<br />
get the help’. After people talk, what do<br />
they do? Should we be getting lessons in<br />
schools? Could the NHS do more? Could<br />
CAMHs [Child and Adolescent Mental<br />
Health Services] do more? Trying to work<br />
out where the problem lies. Why are these<br />
numbers – in terms of deaths – still so<br />
high? And why are they not getting better?<br />
Tell me about what you think needs to<br />
be done now?<br />
More funding in terms of prevention.<br />
R There is a lot of money that is spent<br />
on postvention and intervention, but<br />
you need to stop the problem before it<br />
even arises. You need to get into schools,<br />
you need to be able to provide those<br />
mental health support teams, that can help<br />
someone, when they get to adult life, they<br />
know how to deal with these issues. They<br />
are not presenting at A&E trying to work<br />
out what is happening with their brain, it<br />
would have been already learnt and talked<br />
about at school. That’s a massive thing in<br />
this documentary, me going out asking<br />
what help do they need? Teachers are under<br />
so much stress. It was an eye opener.<br />
P<br />
Do you feel pressure to help now<br />
people associate you with this subject?<br />
No, not at all. I have a very different<br />
R view to it; I feel like I’ve seen both<br />
sides to it. I’ve come from the side of<br />
the person that wanted to take their own<br />
life, and also on the side where someone<br />
has taken their own life and that person is<br />
your best friend. So, you’ve seen the grief<br />
side of it, but you’ve also seen their side<br />
of it. I’m doing this for Joe and his family.<br />
Also in a way, I’m doing this for me. You<br />
just know this problem is going to keep<br />
happening. Unless someone does it, it’s not<br />
going to change. Sometimes for things to<br />
happen, there needs to be that one catalyst.<br />
P<br />
Why do you think there is such an<br />
epidemic of mental health issues<br />
amongst young people?<br />
Firstly, I’m glad you said ‘young<br />
R people’, because there is this massive<br />
thing about it being a young male<br />
thing – and yes, it is – but I also believe<br />
that it’s been so spilt – it’s males and<br />
females. It’s young boys, its young girls,<br />
and I’d call it a mental health pandemic.<br />
We’ve been through the Covid pandemic.<br />
That pandemic was absolutely horrendous.<br />
Kids missed so much of school and it is<br />
key development parts of school. I’m not<br />
saying they missed their maths lesson…<br />
they are going through puberty, they are<br />
missing out on social interactions with their<br />
peers, understanding who their friends are,<br />
sexually who they are, their relationships,<br />
that in itself is tough.<br />
Another thing that kids have to deal with<br />
is the pressures of exams. The pressures<br />
of good results. The pressure is so bad on<br />
kids to get those grades that no wonder we<br />
are seeing poor mental health. I think that’s<br />
something that needs to be respected. If we<br />
are going to put that pressure on kids then<br />
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something needs to be there to support them.<br />
Back when I was a kid, if there was a disaster<br />
somewhere – and earthquake – I would only be<br />
exposed to that horrific news if I saw it in the<br />
newspaper or the news on telly that night. Nowadays,<br />
within 2 minutes a child has the capability of seeing<br />
it on their phone. Therefore, what’s happening is<br />
there is an exponential growth that’s side by side with<br />
technology and exposure to bad news.<br />
P<br />
Tell me about some of the people you’ve met.<br />
What have you learnt from them?<br />
I met a lot of incredible schools and a lot of<br />
R incredible charities. The thing that really stood<br />
out for me, the saddest thing, the jobs that should<br />
be done, in my opinion, by people in power, are<br />
having to be done by these charities. These are jobs<br />
that are saving children’s lives and it’s almost like<br />
they are jobs that are being forgotten about. As far<br />
as being able to control a mental health crisis within<br />
their school – these are everyday people that are<br />
trying to put out fires left, right and centre with no<br />
training, but they are doing their best, because these<br />
are children that they are trying to save. Those are<br />
the types of people that we have been meeting with.<br />
What I want to do is be able to meet the whole range<br />
of people, because what we constantly heard when we<br />
were doing the research in terms of how we can fix<br />
things – constantly it was you need to speak to this<br />
person or this person or this person…. So what we<br />
did is we went everywhere.<br />
I spoke to CAMHs, I spoke to the NHS, I spoke<br />
to parents, I spoke to teachers, headmasters,<br />
headmistresses, I reached out to politicians, to be able<br />
to find out what needs to be done.<br />
In the film you are calling for change. Can<br />
P you tell me about some of the action you took,<br />
including the Open Letter you wrote to the<br />
Government?<br />
The letter was figuring it out as I go. And it<br />
R wasn’t until those last few days I decided to do<br />
it and it was a last resort. People are not being<br />
listened to. I’m someone who is privileged and has a<br />
platform, so I’m going to have to use that. To me it’s<br />
a sad state of affairs that that is the case but I think it<br />
happened in the right way, because what I was able<br />
to do was, having spoken to these different parties –<br />
CAHMs, teachers – I was able to pin point and nail<br />
down – what’s the easiest win here – what’s the thing<br />
that can get this ball rolling? And that was the mental<br />
health support teams in schools – the target of how<br />
many there are in schools in the UK.<br />
P<br />
R<br />
What is the one single thing you’d change to<br />
help improve the mental health of young people?<br />
It would be that every school in the UK has a<br />
mental health support team. What’s happening<br />
at the minute in the UK is if a child experienced<br />
some form of trauma, when you take that into adult<br />
life it will re-emerge in poor mental health. It may<br />
well emerge into self-harm, drugs or alcohol abuse.<br />
Even as far as suicide. It will come back at some<br />
point in your life. So, if you look at the chain of<br />
events, the earlier you address that trauma, and that<br />
trauma can come from anything. Imagine a child<br />
goes into school, and they have been sexually abused,<br />
a witness or a victim of domestic violence, even as<br />
far as there’s an energy bill crisis going on, there’s a<br />
food crisis going on – imagine growing up in a home<br />
like that.<br />
They have no one to speak to in school. A teacher<br />
may not want to have that conversation – and, rightly<br />
so – they don’t feel trained enough, they haven’t got<br />
the qualifications to be able to have that conversation<br />
in a safe manner.<br />
So, if that child doesn’t have anywhere to go, the<br />
danger is that they are just going to hold that trauma<br />
in for the rest of their lives. And it will re-emerge<br />
into something bad.<br />
So, my idea, and what I would like to see, is that<br />
every school – even if one child is having those types<br />
of thoughts – that they have someone that they could<br />
go to, to talk to and to be properly cared for.<br />
Do you think things have changed since you<br />
P made Our Silent Emergency. Is depression and<br />
suicidal thoughts less ‘taboo’ - do you feel more<br />
people are sharing?<br />
Yes, I do. I don’t think it’s just my film it’s a sign<br />
R of the times. It’s the way we are progressing. My<br />
message on this is that I really do think we are<br />
close to change, I really do believe we have come on<br />
a long way, and I really do think that we are getting<br />
better and those numbers can change, but it is just<br />
the final hurdle is getting that systematic change.<br />
The people in power to be able to press that button to<br />
say ‘okay, we recognise the problem’ and here’s the<br />
action that can help us. It’s understanding the issues<br />
and what we need to get better. It’s like everyone’s<br />
got a map to the party but we just need someone to<br />
open the door.<br />
In Our Silent Emergency you learnt and shared<br />
P an important technique - asking “Are you OK”<br />
twice. Can you tell me about any new techniques<br />
you’ve learnt to cope, and support others, with mental<br />
health?<br />
R<br />
I still use that myself. You learn little things<br />
when talking about suicide. Saying the word for<br />
what it is. Some people view it as a swear word.<br />
I always go back to another thing which is – I saw<br />
an article about it the other day – when it comes to<br />
dating, people are much better at dates if you’re not<br />
looking each other in the eye, if you are going on a<br />
walk or something. Those tough conversations to<br />
have with people, I would always say if you want<br />
to have a conversation with someone about mental<br />
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Roman with some of the Crisis<br />
Team at West London CAMHs<br />
Roman with his father, Martin Kemp<br />
health, about their mental health, about how they are<br />
feeling, you will get a better answer if you have that<br />
conversation while walking, or in a car, not facing<br />
one another. That person isn’t making eye contact<br />
with you, and that eye contact will stop someone<br />
from opening up as much as you want them to, in my<br />
opinion.<br />
Looking at it from a cave man point of view, eye<br />
to eye, animals when they look at each other eye to<br />
eye they are going to fight. There’s something about<br />
being side by side with someone, we are together in<br />
this. We’re both making progress. You’re moving,<br />
your muscles are going, your blood is flowing. For<br />
parents that are worried, say ‘do you want to go on<br />
a dog walk?’ something like that. That’s what my<br />
mum used to do with me. She used to say why don’t<br />
you come and take the dogs for a walk and then she’d<br />
have that conversation there. It would never be ‘sit<br />
down at the kitchen table and let’s chat’.<br />
P<br />
Tell me about what do you do for your own<br />
mental health & wellbeing?<br />
Exercise is definitely one for me, it will always<br />
R be there for me, I think that’s good for anyone.<br />
I talk about mental health a lot and that means<br />
I’m quite good at seeing the signs in myself quite<br />
quickly. It’s little things. Going and playing football<br />
with your mates once a week does so much for your<br />
mental health that you can probably imagine. It does<br />
an amazing thing. It’s that camaraderie, it’s that<br />
teamwork, endorphins flowing, blood flowing, that<br />
really helps you. It’s also a good place to spot signs<br />
in other people – it’s a place where you can see if<br />
someone else is a little bit different. Group chats,<br />
again, spot that person that’s been a little bit quiet<br />
on the group chat that week – check in on them, see<br />
what’s going on.<br />
P<br />
Can you tell me about your own support<br />
network?<br />
I have a brilliant friend group; they are<br />
R everything to me. They were in the last<br />
documentary with me. I have friends from when<br />
I was 6 years old. That’s really rare to have a group of<br />
friends that you’ve had for so long and you are still so<br />
close.<br />
I’m the most privileged person there is in my opinion<br />
– and when you ask me what privilege is – it’s a<br />
loving family – and that’s what I have. I’m constantly<br />
given positivity from my family, given love from my<br />
family, and I feel like I can ask for it. For a support<br />
network, there is no better.<br />
P<br />
What would your perfect weekend of relaxation<br />
and downtime involve?<br />
I really do love getting out of London. I love<br />
R being able to get out into the countryside and<br />
just sit in a pub and watch the football for the<br />
whole day. That is just perfect for me!<br />
Watch Roman Kemp: The Fight for Young Lives on<br />
BBC iPlayer<br />
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practical shoe for your junior crew members.<br />
£40 from chatham.co.uk<br />
Dependable Warmth<br />
Scaling down the iconic Barbour International<br />
look, this four-pocket Boys Ariel Polarquilt<br />
Jacket is diamond quilted to offer<br />
dependable warmth. A storm placket<br />
fastens through to a cosy stand collar<br />
with a biker-inspired strap, while the<br />
angled chest pocket carries the<br />
iconic black and yellow badge.<br />
£89.95 from barbour.com<br />
For Kids On The Go<br />
A stylish option for kids on the go, this<br />
Barbour Boys Liddesdale Gilet is a<br />
lightweight gilet with a stand collar, two slip<br />
pockets at the front and a contrast Barbour<br />
logo on the left pocket. Featuring a classic box<br />
quilt throughout and a snap fastening, this<br />
gilet is great for layering up on colder days.<br />
£54.95 from barbour.com<br />
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Fair Isle Vibes<br />
FatFace’s boys’ clothing range<br />
combines durability and fashion,<br />
ensuring your little ones look great<br />
while exploring the world. From bold<br />
patterns and playful prints to classic<br />
stripes and innovative motifs, they<br />
have something for everyone’s style.<br />
This Fairisle Half Neck Jumper<br />
features a classic Fair Isle pattern<br />
and is perfect for the cooler months.<br />
It has been made with a touch of<br />
wool for extra warmth. Try styling<br />
it with jeans for a relaxed yet stylish<br />
outfit for your little dapper chap.<br />
£28 from fatface.com<br />
Check It Out<br />
FatFace’s boyswear collection<br />
features everything your boy needs<br />
for any occasion including everyday<br />
essentials such as the versatile<br />
Orange Arlo Check Shirt<br />
that’s perfect for<br />
layering with a t-shirt<br />
on cooler days. With<br />
an eye-catching<br />
check design, it’s<br />
the perfect choice<br />
for everyday<br />
adventure.<br />
£20 from<br />
fatface.com<br />
Supersoft Tops<br />
Made from supersoft organic<br />
cotton, this fun Vehicle Print<br />
Kids Top (left) in a blue and<br />
taupe two-tone design has a<br />
lift-the-flap design featuring<br />
a walkie talkie behind the<br />
police car door. The Busy<br />
Street Kids Top (below) is<br />
crafted in supersoft organic<br />
cotton with easy-wear raglan<br />
sleeves and an eye catching<br />
busy street print and liftthe-flap<br />
design.<br />
Both are £26 each from<br />
polarnopyret.co.uk<br />
Trip To Scandi Town<br />
Made from soft brush-back cotton,<br />
the print on this fun Scandi Town<br />
Kids Sweatshirt has been designed<br />
by the talented Stig Lindberg. It is<br />
extra cosy for games at the park,<br />
plus, the rib-knit hem and cuffs lock<br />
in the snugness - so there’s no need<br />
to stop play on colder days.<br />
Cosmic Sleepwear<br />
£35 from polarnopyret.co.uk<br />
These Space Print Kids Pyjamas will keep little<br />
ones warm and comfy all night long. They feel<br />
lovely and soft against the skin thanks to the<br />
soft organic cotton and wash so well you can<br />
easily use them as hand-me-downs.<br />
£28 from polarnopyret.co.uk<br />
Wheelie Good Shoes<br />
Heelys are the original two-in-one wheely shoe<br />
with removable wheels so kids can roll or walk<br />
on almost any surface. Heelys encourages kids<br />
to lead active and healthy lifestyles through<br />
the benefit of movement; whether it’s through<br />
walking, running, or skating. Heelys Split have a<br />
black & red design perfect for winter.<br />
£59.99 to £69.99 available<br />
from heelys.eu.com<br />
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Minipreneur<br />
Dapper<br />
Darlings<br />
4<br />
1<br />
1. STYCH<br />
The Initial Gem Crossbody<br />
Bag from STYCH is made<br />
from sumptuous velour fabric.<br />
Each bag is personalised with a<br />
gold initial letter adorned with<br />
sparkling gems, adding a touch<br />
of individuality. The crossbody<br />
strap and heart-adorned zip<br />
closure make it both stylish and<br />
practical. Available in letters A, E,<br />
H, I, L, M, O, R, and S. £18 from<br />
stychaccessories.com<br />
2. POLARN O.PYRET<br />
This Checked Kids Shirt is made<br />
2<br />
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3<br />
of pure organic cotton in a navy,<br />
green and white checked pattern.<br />
Your child will not only look<br />
smart but feel comfortable too.<br />
£28 from polarnopyret.co.uk<br />
3. POLARN O.PYRET<br />
Great for every day wear, these<br />
comfy Corduroy Kids Trousers<br />
are made from 100% organic<br />
cotton. They strike the perfect<br />
balance between durability and<br />
softness. £30 from polarnopyret.<br />
co.uk<br />
4. MORI<br />
Get ready for a snuggly & stylish<br />
family Christmas with MORI’s<br />
Santa Print sleepwear range. Made<br />
sustainably from silky soft modal<br />
fabric, there are matching styles<br />
available for all the family. The<br />
Santa Print Clever Zip Sleepsuit<br />
is £33.50 and the Women’s Santa<br />
Print Pyjamas are £59.50 from<br />
babymori.com<br />
5. THE LITTLE TAILOR<br />
Create a coordinated family look<br />
with The Little Tailor’s Reindeer<br />
Sweater range. Featuring cute<br />
reindeers, snowflakes and a Fair<br />
Isle design, these cosy jumpers are<br />
available in a choice of red, navy<br />
or cream. The Kids Red Reindeer<br />
Sweater Kids is £30 and the<br />
Ladies Red Reindeer Sweater is<br />
£45 from thelittletailor.com<br />
6. SMALL STUFF<br />
ACCESSORIES<br />
Make a statement with the lilac<br />
and ombre glitter circle bag,<br />
with a shoulder strap and zip<br />
enclosure. Personalised with a<br />
star filled shaker ‘initial’ sequin<br />
motif (available in A, E, I, L,<br />
M & S), it’s a unique gift for<br />
a special little one. £12 from<br />
smallstuffaccessories.com<br />
7A. RACHEL RILEY<br />
Elevate your child’s wardrobe<br />
with this timeless Tartan Shirt.<br />
The classic collar and navy plaid<br />
5
pattern ensure a sharp and cool<br />
look. £59 from rachelriley.co.uk<br />
6<br />
7B. RACHEL RILEY<br />
For special occasions, indulge<br />
in the sophistication of Rachel<br />
Riley’s Double Breasted Coat.<br />
Featuring a playful striped ribbon<br />
trim, gold buttons, and a padded<br />
satin lining, this coat adds a touch<br />
of luxury to your little one’s<br />
wardrobe. £118 from rachelriley.<br />
co.uk<br />
7b<br />
7a<br />
8. JOULES<br />
We love the Union Blue Rugby<br />
Shirt, a traditional British rugby<br />
shirt with charming details.<br />
Featuring Joules branded<br />
embroidery, harlequin colour<br />
blocking, and a dropped hem,<br />
this shirt is perfect for supporting<br />
a team or outdoor play. £29.95-<br />
£35.95 from joules.com<br />
9. JOULES<br />
The Ambrose Green Quilted<br />
Jacket is a countryside-inspired<br />
piece for dapper little lads. With<br />
diamond quilting, antique-style<br />
brass poppers, and<br />
corduroy details, this jacket<br />
ensures warmth and style. £49.95-<br />
£59.95 from joules.com<br />
10. JOULES<br />
Stay prepared with the Crofton<br />
Navy Blue Showerproof Gilet.<br />
This clever gilet, with chevron<br />
quilting and showerproof<br />
fabric, is perfect for outdoor<br />
pursuits. It also conveniently<br />
packs away into its own<br />
internal pocket. £32.95-£38.95<br />
from joules.com<br />
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11<br />
11. JOULES<br />
Dress your little one in style with<br />
the Red Burghley Polo Shirt, the<br />
official event polo shirt for the<br />
Burghley Horse Trials. Featuring<br />
a colour sash, gold thread<br />
embroidery, and velvet details,<br />
this is a true commemorative<br />
style. £29.95-£31.95 from joules.<br />
com<br />
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12<br />
12. JOULES<br />
The Cairn Navy Blue<br />
Showerproof Coat is a musthave<br />
for little ones. Padded and<br />
showerproof, it keeps them warm<br />
and dry. With practical features<br />
like a zip fastening, hood, and a<br />
Joules screen print hare, it’s both<br />
functional and stylish. £36.95-<br />
£42.95 from joules.com<br />
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Mini Trendsetters<br />
Snoozy Sleepwear<br />
For a timeless look to bedtime, we love this Kids<br />
Fleece Checked Pyjama Set (£14-£16 in sizes 1-16<br />
years). The cosy red check fleece pyjamas have<br />
a relaxed fit and the long sleeve top features a<br />
traditional revere collar and button-through fastening.<br />
The full-length bottoms have an elasticated waist<br />
which adds an extra comfy feel to these smart<br />
pyjamas. Available in women’s and men’s sizes for the<br />
perfect traditional twinning look this Christmas. The<br />
pyjamas pair perfectly with the fluffy Spencer Bear<br />
slippers (£11-£15) available in sizes 4 small to 7 large.<br />
Available from marksandspencer.com<br />
Primus Perfection<br />
Vivobarefoot’s Primus Sport<br />
III kids’ trainer has an ultralightweight<br />
design and flexible,<br />
grippy sole made from recycled,<br />
animal-free materials. The tongue<br />
construction provides a wider<br />
opening so kids can easily pull<br />
these everyday trainers on and off<br />
whilst the Velcro fastening allows<br />
for independent dressing. The snug,<br />
sporty fit makes sure feet grip,<br />
balance and flex as close to barefoot<br />
as possible. The Kids Urban Play<br />
Outsole is made from sticky rubber<br />
that stands up to playgrounds and<br />
concrete jungles. With a 2mm base<br />
and 2mm lugs, the hexagon design<br />
gives kids a firm grip, as well as<br />
the freedom to move naturally.<br />
Designed for ultimate flexibility,<br />
these trainers are just what fastgrowing<br />
feet need.<br />
£70 from vivobarefoot.com/uk<br />
Check This Out!<br />
We love these Kids’ Mono Check Family<br />
Christmas Pyjamas available in sizes<br />
from 1 Year to 16 Years and also in<br />
men’s, women’s and girls’ sizes too!<br />
Thanks to their timeless buffalo<br />
check pattern, these pure cotton<br />
pyjamas will always look cool.<br />
Made in a regular fit. Includes a<br />
long-sleeved pyjama shirt and a<br />
pair of full-length bottoms with an<br />
elasticated waist for comfort. The shirt<br />
features a practical patch pocket on the<br />
chest and fastens with a row of neat buttons.<br />
The Kids’ Mono Check Family Christmas Pyjama<br />
Set is priced between £14 and £16 and is available<br />
from marksandspencer.com<br />
Festive Fun For All<br />
This colourful Christmas jumper is<br />
knitted from soft pure cotton. It’s<br />
made in an easy regular fit, with<br />
a neat round neck. Designed with<br />
Christmas puddings, candy canes<br />
and red Christmas stockings in a<br />
Fair Isle-inspired pattern.<br />
Available in sizes from 6 to<br />
16 years and also available<br />
in men’s and younger<br />
boys’ sizes.<br />
£18 available from<br />
marksandspencer.com<br />
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Little Green Radicals<br />
Berry Corduroy Adventure Jeans (£44) are both<br />
super soft and really hard wearing making them<br />
perfect for winter adventures. They’re lined<br />
with cosy brushed cotton for extra comfort and<br />
to keep legs nice and toasty on colder days.<br />
Autumn Leaves Checked Out & About Shirt<br />
(£26) is made from beautifully soft organic<br />
brushed cotton and comes with lots of lovely<br />
little details including durable contrast colour<br />
cord elbow patches and a handy front pocket.<br />
From One To Another Apple Snuggly Knitted<br />
Jumper (£38) is a cosy jumper made from a<br />
super-soft 100% Organic & Fairtrade True Knit<br />
Cotton to keep little ones warm on their winter<br />
adventures. Its timeless, unisex design means it<br />
can be passed down from one child to another.<br />
Available from littlegreenradicals.com<br />
Little Green Radicals<br />
Keep cold days at bay in this super<br />
cosy Rainbow Checked Sherpa<br />
Lined Duffle Coat. Made with<br />
a colourful bushed cotton<br />
rainbow check on the outside,<br />
soft snuggly sherpa on the<br />
inside and classic wooden<br />
toggle fastenings. It is longer<br />
at the back to keep bottoms<br />
warm and the unisex design makes<br />
it suitable for both boys and girls.<br />
£65 from littlegreenradicals.com<br />
Bling Swim Mask<br />
The Sammy the Shark Swim Mask from Bling2o<br />
features an innovative double lens that holds blue<br />
water and a floating shark decal. Made from 100%<br />
silicone, the swim mask is latex-free and the lens offers<br />
maximum UV protection and has an anti-fog coating.<br />
Suitable for children aged 6 years and over.<br />
£24.99 from bling2o.co.uk<br />
Slim Style<br />
These Seth slim-fit jeans<br />
are the perfect cosy<br />
casual look. Crafted from<br />
supersoft and durable<br />
cotton, they come in<br />
a comfortable fit with<br />
button and zip fastening,<br />
a classic five pocket<br />
design and belt loops.<br />
Style it up with a shirt and<br />
boots, or keep it laidback<br />
with a t-shirt and trainers.<br />
£22.50 from fatface.com<br />
Dino Adventure Ready<br />
Crafted from supersoft cotton, this<br />
comfy Dinosaur Graphic T-Shirt<br />
is great for layering under<br />
hoodies and coats as we settle<br />
into colder temperatures.<br />
Complete with a fun graphic<br />
and crew neckline, this<br />
little tee pairs perfectly<br />
with slim-fit jeans for a<br />
cosy casual look.<br />
£14 from fatface.com<br />
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Tiny Trendsetters<br />
Wonderful winter staples from<br />
the best children’s brands loved<br />
by <strong>Preneur</strong> <strong>World</strong><br />
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Maura the Mouse Splashsuit<br />
£34 at bladeandrose.co.uk<br />
Bella the Horse Top (£14)<br />
and Leggings (£10) at<br />
bladeandrose.co.uk<br />
Frankie the Lion Hoodie<br />
£25 at bladeandrose.co.uk<br />
Bobux Stitch<br />
From £47 at bobux.co.uk<br />
Little Hotdog Watson Kids Artic<br />
Cub Hat Moose Wave<br />
£30 at littlehotdogwatson.com<br />
Little Hotdog Watson Voyager<br />
Kids Pink Scarf<br />
£26 at littlehotdogwatson.com<br />
Start-Rite Meteor Trainers<br />
£46 at startriteshoes.com<br />
LittleLife Dino Pillow<br />
£16.99 at littlelife.com<br />
Start-Rite NSPCC Slippers<br />
£26 at startriteshoes.com<br />
Club Mocchi-Mocchi<br />
Kirby Mega Plush<br />
£34.99 at Amazon<br />
Zig + Star Rockit Kids Boot<br />
From £56 at zigandstar.com<br />
Christmas Knitted Kids Beanie<br />
£14.99 at mountainwarehouse.com<br />
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Gifts For New Parents<br />
1<br />
Luxe Harmony<br />
Discover the epitome of<br />
luxury and functionality this<br />
festive season with the BabyBjörn<br />
Baby Carrier Harmony – an<br />
essential companion for stylish<br />
parents on the go. Designed<br />
for infants up to approximately<br />
3 years old, this ergonomic<br />
masterpiece redefines comfort and<br />
convenience.<br />
Unwrap the joy of effortless usage<br />
as you effortlessly slip into the<br />
carrier, granting you precious<br />
moments to cherish with your little<br />
one. With four versatile carrying<br />
positions, you can embrace being<br />
out and about while keeping your<br />
hands free for those everyday<br />
tasks as a busy parent.<br />
Indulge your little one in the<br />
opulent embrace of the Baby<br />
Carrier Harmony’s sumptuous<br />
mesh fabric. Crafted with<br />
meticulous attention to detail, this<br />
carrier offers unparalleled softness<br />
for your baby while exuding a<br />
timeless elegance. Its ergonomic<br />
design ensures optimal comfort<br />
for both you and your bundle<br />
of joy, setting new standards in<br />
babywearing.<br />
The newest colour to the Harmony<br />
range is a special Dark Green<br />
with a pantone which has been<br />
carefully selected to be genderneutral<br />
and complement any<br />
ensemble. The BabyBjörn Baby<br />
Carrier Harmony also comes<br />
in six other captivating colours,<br />
making it a sophisticated yet<br />
thoughtful present for new parents<br />
this Christmas.<br />
£209 from www.babybjorn.co.uk<br />
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2<br />
Tackle Any Terrain<br />
Discover the Thule Urban Glide 2, a remarkable all-terrain pushchair that<br />
effortlessly combines style and functionality, making it the ideal companion for<br />
modern parents on the move. This versatile stroller is designed to cater to your<br />
day-to-day needs as well as satisfy your running aspirations, all in one sleek<br />
package.<br />
Recipient of multiple prestigious awards, the Thule Urban Glide 2 boasts an elegant<br />
and lightweight design, ensuring comfort for both parent and baby. Engineered<br />
with precision, its 3-wheel configuration delivers exceptional performance,<br />
particularly during jogging sessions, thanks to its top-notch suspension system.<br />
The stroller offers a host of convenient features, including a one-handed reclining<br />
seat for hassle-free adjustments, a peekaboo window to keep an eye on your little<br />
one, and a spacious cargo basket to carry all your essentials. The padded 5-point<br />
harness not only provides security but also integrates ventilation, maintaining a<br />
cosy environment for your child.<br />
To enhance your experience, Thule offers a range of exceptional accessories<br />
designed to complement the stroller perfectly. Prepare to embrace the coming<br />
winter with the Thule Urban Glide 2, making those early morning runs a breeze.<br />
Its aerodynamic charm and remarkable features make it the ultimate gift for active<br />
parents this Christmas.<br />
The stroller is £599.99 and the carrier is £208.90 available from www.thule.com<br />
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Ask The<br />
Expert<br />
How to Help Your<br />
Child Develop a<br />
Love of Cooking<br />
Florence Rabattet<br />
Florence Rabattet founded<br />
En Cuisine Cooking School<br />
in 2014. Passionate about<br />
food and cooking since her<br />
childhood, Florence decided<br />
to build her own cooking<br />
school designed for children<br />
and teenagers.<br />
For her, it is fundamental<br />
to see the new generations<br />
cooking from scratch with<br />
seasonal ingredients.<br />
In <strong>2023</strong>, Florence proudly,<br />
became, a Disciple d’Escoffier<br />
in London, and reached<br />
the semi-finals of Gordon<br />
Ramsay’s Future Food Stars<br />
on BBC1 (season 2).<br />
Full of energy, Florence has a<br />
unique style of teaching which<br />
children find as irresistible as<br />
the food they make.<br />
Find out more at www.<br />
encuisinecookingschool.com<br />
A lot of parents<br />
expect too much from<br />
their kids too soon. In<br />
cooking as in life, we<br />
learn from our mistakes<br />
Florence Rabattet is a chef and founder of the<br />
En Cuisine Cooking School which teaches<br />
children & teens how to cook from scratch<br />
You want your children to eat<br />
healthy food, but they often<br />
have other ideas. This may be<br />
because a well-meaning relative<br />
or friend added a fast-food drive<br />
thru to their babysitting shift. Or<br />
that every time you eat out, the<br />
children’s options are processed<br />
chicken or fish in breadcrumbs.<br />
Or it could be that you haven’t<br />
done enough to encourage your<br />
child to buy into your meal<br />
choices. Here are a few tips to fix<br />
that.<br />
SMELL BEFORE TASTING<br />
In my experience, parents always<br />
say something along the lines<br />
of, you have to taste this, it’s<br />
yummy. But the whole experience<br />
of cooking and eating starts with<br />
smell. The chances are that the<br />
mention of curry or freshly baked<br />
bread triggers the memory of a<br />
smell before a taste. Aromas are<br />
incredibly important in cooking.<br />
If a person, particularly a child,<br />
doesn’t like the smell they will say<br />
no. But if a child likes the smell,<br />
they will be more willing to eat<br />
what they have made (even if they<br />
might otherwise be put off by<br />
something such as the colour or<br />
texture).<br />
FIND GATEWAY VERSIONS<br />
It took the introduction of humous<br />
before my son accepted the idea<br />
of chickpeas in their regular form.<br />
You may have to experiment with<br />
a certain ingredient many times<br />
before your child is ready to start<br />
eating it. For example, plain boiled<br />
courgettes are pretty uninspiring,<br />
but you can try so many options:<br />
fried courgette; grated courgette;<br />
spiralised courgette with a tomato<br />
sauce; courgette puree; steamed<br />
courgettes with aromatic herbs;<br />
even courgette and chocolate cake.<br />
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Once you have found your “gateway” version of a<br />
food, other versions become easier to sell.<br />
GIVE THEM A RECIPE BOOK AND LET THEM<br />
CHOOSE A RECIPE<br />
I tend to encourage this for younger children,<br />
although I have my own pre-teen who still likes to do<br />
this. Just have your child find a recipe that they want<br />
you to cook – this is always easier when there is an<br />
image for each recipe.<br />
And if you want your child to eat healthy food, only<br />
have healthy recipe books on your shelves. Don’t<br />
hand them anything that includes deep-frying Mars<br />
bars.<br />
Whatever your child chooses, do not put them off it<br />
because you think they might not like it. That defeats<br />
the object of the exercise. You want to encourage<br />
them to embrace the whole recipe and not put them<br />
off trying it at all.<br />
TAKE THEM TO THE SUPERMARKET<br />
You’d be amazed how many children I meet who are<br />
not able to recognise simple fruit and vegetables.<br />
So, take your children food shopping for basic<br />
ingredients. Even if you shop online, show your<br />
children what you are buying, asking if they would<br />
like to try a new fruit or vegetable.<br />
If possible, I would highly recommend taking your<br />
kids to a local market, as they will then learn about<br />
seasonality; that you can’t buy (tasty) strawberries<br />
in winter, that tomatoes are cheaper in the summer<br />
when they are more abundant, that in autumn there<br />
is a lot of butternut squash to experiment with in the<br />
kitchen.<br />
TAKE THEM INTO THE KITCHEN<br />
I believe that children can learn to make sensible,<br />
healthy food choices if they are taught about<br />
ingredients and cooking from a young age, but it<br />
is never too late to learn. Ideally, encourage your<br />
children to help you to prepare and cook their meals.<br />
It is a fun way to learn, for them and for you.<br />
Many parents are put off cooking with their kids<br />
because they cannot face the ‘inevitable’ mess. But<br />
the more regularly you cook with your child, the<br />
tidier their cooking should get.<br />
Discover more tips on how to help boost your kid’s<br />
kitchen skills on <strong>Preneur</strong>-<strong>World</strong>.com<br />
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Gifts For Minipreneurs<br />
1<br />
YOTO PLAYER<br />
The Yoto Player 3rd<br />
Generation (£99.99) is the<br />
perfect gift screen-free for<br />
all ages from babies to tweens. It<br />
provides free daily audio content,<br />
new releases, and over 1,200 Yoto<br />
Cards (from £5.99) with stories,<br />
podcasts, and music. The player<br />
encourages safe exploration<br />
and fosters independence and<br />
creativity in children. As well as<br />
soundscapes for imaginative play,<br />
there’s a wide variety of content<br />
available from classics like The<br />
Chronicles of Narnia (£44.99) to yoga<br />
and movement cards, and even bakealong<br />
cards with GBBO winner John<br />
Whaite.<br />
The new silicone Adventure Jacket<br />
(£24.99) protects the Yoto Player from the<br />
wear & tear of daily life and the co-ordinating<br />
Card Case (£24.99) holds up to 64 Yoto Cards.<br />
The Yoto App helps parents manage the player<br />
and it also offers bedtime support features, including<br />
sleep sounds, nightlight control and an ok-to-wake<br />
alarm. There is even a built-in room thermometer that can be<br />
monitored from the app.<br />
The player has over 24 hours of battery life and 32GB of storage for over 600<br />
hours of audio for offline listening, making it versatile for use at home or on the go.<br />
The Yoto Player 3rd Generation, cards and accessories are available at uk.yotoplay.com<br />
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PURO SOUND LABS<br />
While these BT2200 Plus<br />
headphones are volume limited<br />
to the maximum safe listening<br />
level for children, they certainly do not<br />
compromise on sound quality.<br />
The Puro Balanced Response® Curve<br />
technology is engineered to deliver the<br />
finest genuine studio sound<br />
with clear, crisp vocals and<br />
full dynamic bass suitable<br />
for all genres of music.<br />
Additionally, the<br />
BT2200 Plus features<br />
a fully passive design<br />
which blocks 83% of<br />
the ambient noise @<br />
1kHz just by wearing<br />
them, ensuring that<br />
kids can listen to<br />
their favourite tracks,<br />
audio books or YouTube<br />
undisturbed, or find their<br />
own space in shared environments.<br />
£100 from Amazon<br />
LEAPFROG<br />
Young astronomers will discover things<br />
that are out of<br />
this world with<br />
the Magic Adventures<br />
Telescope. Whether it’s a<br />
breathtaking view of the moon at<br />
night or a closer look at nature during<br />
the day, this telescope from LeapFrog will<br />
open up a universe of educational fun for<br />
curious minds. Kids will be amazed at<br />
what they can see with up to 110x zoom<br />
on this real telescope. There are also<br />
over 100 amazing videos and images,<br />
courtesy of NASA and the European<br />
Space Agency, that deepen space<br />
knowledge by exploring the solar<br />
system, the Moon, star life<br />
cycles, constellations, space<br />
discoveries and more. Kids can<br />
also capture and save pictures<br />
of what they see, creating<br />
lasting memories of their<br />
astronomical adventures.<br />
£109.99 from<br />
www.leapfrog.com<br />
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PABOBO BY ANGELCARE<br />
The Lumicolour Bear is a nightlight like<br />
no other. In one of its three settings, this<br />
ingenious, multi-use nightlight actually<br />
changes its colour to the colour its touching!<br />
Simply place the Lumicolour bear on any colour<br />
surface, and he will ‘magically’<br />
turn that exact colour!<br />
This clever ‘chameleon’<br />
mode allows children<br />
to learn and itentify<br />
colours as well as<br />
choose their own<br />
hue to suit their<br />
mood. It also features<br />
a white light, and revolving<br />
rainbow colour mode.<br />
£34.99 from Amazon<br />
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RACE INTO ADVENTURE<br />
The Disney Pixar Cars Glow Racers<br />
Launch & Criss-Cross Glow Race<br />
Playset has two ways to play with<br />
glow-in-the-dark features. Kids can<br />
launch the racers straight across<br />
when configured in ‘daytime<br />
mode’ or reconfigure for<br />
‘nighttime mode’<br />
criss-cross<br />
stunting.<br />
£41.99 from<br />
Amazon<br />
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EDURINO<br />
EDURINO is an award-winning digital<br />
learning system providing meaningful<br />
screen time for children aged 4-8<br />
years. By unlocking a world of learning with the<br />
adorable EDURINO character figurines which<br />
bridge the digital and physical worlds, children<br />
can immerse themselves in interactive learning<br />
content that has been designed by an expert<br />
team of education specialists, including primary<br />
school teachers and speech therapists, who have<br />
developed the games and challenges to meet ageappropriate<br />
learning objectives. There are three<br />
EDURINO Starter Sets to choose from: Robin<br />
(Early Numbers and Shapes), Niki (Word Games)<br />
and Luca (Early Coding Skills). Each starter set<br />
includes a real figurine, ergonomic pen and access<br />
to the free EDURINO app. Once the app has been<br />
downloaded, EDURINO is internet free, so all<br />
the learning content is available offline, making it<br />
totally portable and ideal for use at home and on<br />
the go. Starter Sets are £44.99 each from Amazon<br />
and edurino.co.uk<br />
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REV UP PLAYTIME MAGIC<br />
Moving Moments Lightning McQueen<br />
celebrates the Disney Pixar fan-favourite<br />
character with a larger<br />
scale plastic vehicle that has facial<br />
expressions and mouth<br />
movement when moved<br />
from side to side.<br />
No batteries<br />
required!<br />
£16.99 from<br />
Amazon<br />
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UNLEASH THE LANGUAGE FUN<br />
Articulate is the best-selling fast-paced<br />
description<br />
board<br />
game. Describe as<br />
many card entries<br />
as possible to your<br />
team in 30 seconds,<br />
without saying<br />
rhymes with or<br />
sounds like.<br />
£32.99 from<br />
Amazon<br />
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SING ALONG WITH ELSA & ANNA<br />
The Disney Frozen Singing Elsa Doll by<br />
Mattel sings a 30-second clip from her<br />
signature song, ‘Let It Go’ by the press<br />
of a button. She wears<br />
her classic blue outfit,<br />
with removable soft cape<br />
and has soft, brushable<br />
hair with an authentic<br />
braided hairstyle from<br />
the movie.<br />
The Anna doll, like<br />
her sister, also sings a<br />
30-second clip from her<br />
signature song, ‘For the<br />
First Time in Forever’.<br />
Frozen fans will love<br />
these interactive dolls.<br />
£22.99 from Amazon<br />
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LEAPFROG<br />
With the PAW Patrol: To the<br />
Rescue! learning video game,<br />
kids can join Ryder and lead the<br />
PAW Patrol on 12 exciting missions in<br />
Adventure Bay. Simply plug in and play<br />
using a wireless controller that looks just<br />
like Ryder’s Pup Pad! No web connection,<br />
downloads or account setup required. With<br />
games featuring Chase, Skye, Marshall,<br />
Rocky and Rubble, kids will master<br />
important skills like problem solving,<br />
shape recognition,<br />
map reading and<br />
more by playing<br />
games featuring<br />
their favourite<br />
PAW Patrol<br />
characters.<br />
£42.99 from<br />
www.leapfrog.com<br />
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GEOMAG<br />
If your child loves engineering and mechanics,<br />
they’ll go nuts for this one. The<br />
Geomag (763) Mechanics<br />
Loops & Turns 130 Piece<br />
Set includes magnetic rods,<br />
non-magnetic spheres, and<br />
cool mechanical elements,<br />
that kids can use to build<br />
moving and functional<br />
structures. It’s a creativity<br />
and problem-solving<br />
extravaganza.<br />
£36.99 from Toys R Us<br />
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LITE-BRITE TOUCH<br />
Lite-Brite Touch combines peg art with light,<br />
allowing children to create beautiful pictures at<br />
the touch of a button. It’s a fun<br />
and easy activity that can be enjoyed<br />
by all ages from preschoolers to<br />
teens. Budding artists can use their<br />
creativity to produce light designs,<br />
animate their art, and save their<br />
digital artwork. Kids can also play<br />
three addictive games - Break,<br />
Match and Snake - to take the fun<br />
to the next level.<br />
£39.99 from very.co.uk<br />
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TONIES<br />
With the Listen & Play Bag<br />
from tonies®, your child can<br />
now listen to their favourite<br />
Tonies on the go. The robust and padded<br />
bag is made from recycled PET and<br />
polyester, and comes in a choice of three<br />
fun and delightful designs: Over the<br />
Rainbow, Blast Off & Enchanted Forest.<br />
With space for a Toniebox, headphones,<br />
charging station and twelve (or more!)<br />
Tonies, kids can keep their favourite<br />
tonies® products close-to-hand wherever<br />
they are. The bag comes with a carry<br />
handle and shoulder strap, and there’s<br />
even a flap to open up the speaker, so no<br />
need to remove the Toniebox when on the<br />
move. £27.99 from tonies.com<br />
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TONIES<br />
Perfect for keeping little ones entertained on<br />
short or long car journeys, tonies® car organiser<br />
attaches to the headrest giving children easy<br />
access to their Toniebox, Tonies, headphones, water bottles<br />
and more! There’s even room to house the USB Toniebox<br />
Charger so the Toniebox can be charged when on the road,<br />
with cables tucked safely out of the way of little feet. Made<br />
with a robust and easy-to-clean material, grubby feet and<br />
sticky fingers are<br />
no problem.<br />
Each Car<br />
Organiser<br />
comes<br />
with a<br />
detachable<br />
Yeti Pouch<br />
to store a<br />
few of<br />
their<br />
favourite<br />
treats too!<br />
£39.99<br />
from<br />
tonies.com<br />
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ONANOFF<br />
BuddyPhones PlayEars+ were<br />
created with safety and fun at<br />
its core Available in 4 animal<br />
colours, the box includes 4 metallic,<br />
embossed animal themed stickers<br />
that children will love. The wireless<br />
headphones also have 24-hours of<br />
battery life but there is<br />
also an included cord<br />
which can be used<br />
when the battery is<br />
running low. It comes<br />
with 3 SafeAudio®<br />
settings: 94dB<br />
TravelMode, 85dB<br />
KidsMode and 75dB<br />
ToddlerMode.<br />
£59.99 from Amazon<br />
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SMART TOYS & GAMES<br />
Teach your child the joy of<br />
music with the Smartivity<br />
Music Machine. Suitable for<br />
children aged 8 years plus, your child<br />
can use the Music Machine to discover<br />
the mechanical aspects of music by<br />
learning how notes become melodies and<br />
creating their own songs through endless<br />
variations and combinations.<br />
£37.99 from smarttoysandgames.co.uk<br />
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JURASSIC PARK<br />
The Jurassic Park Real FX Baby T.rex is a lifelike,<br />
movie-scale baby dinosaur that brings the prehistoric<br />
world to your fingertips.<br />
Controlled by a concealed Real FX pistol grip controller within<br />
an authentic Rangers faux leather<br />
handling glove, this iconic Baby<br />
T.rex comes alive in your hands. With<br />
biting, lunging, growling, and roaring<br />
actions, it embodies the danger and<br />
mystique of its ancient counterpart.<br />
Featuring over 20 sounds from the<br />
Jurassic Park and Jurassic <strong>World</strong><br />
films, this full-scale baby T.Rex<br />
transcends remote-control play.<br />
£79.99 from Smyths<br />
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LEARNING RESOURCES<br />
Link together the rods in this Reading Rods®<br />
Sentence Construction set to build simple,<br />
compound, and complex sentences in English.<br />
There are 123 colour-coded sentence building blocks which<br />
include adjectives, articles, adverbs, prepositions, punctuation<br />
symbols, verbs, nouns, pronouns, conjunctions and spaces.<br />
The rods are easy for little hands to snap together as they learn<br />
how to build short and long sentences. The 123 colour-coded<br />
rods are in a box with dividers for organisation and the set can<br />
also be used in classrooms and comes with a handy Teacher’s<br />
Guide with free downloadable content.<br />
£35 available from<br />
www.learningresources.co.uk<br />
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TONIES<br />
The perfect Christmas present or<br />
stocking filler gift, tonies® collection<br />
of audio Tonie characters are full of<br />
stories and songs to keep little ones entertained<br />
over the holidays. Simply pop the Tonie on top of<br />
the Toniebox and let the audio adventure begin!<br />
With over 200 Tonies to choose from, there’s a<br />
favourite story, song or educational title for every<br />
child. We’re big fans of their Disney collection,<br />
which includes over 35 hit titles. Our little ones are<br />
listening and singing along to Tangled and Frozen<br />
2, and bouncing with joy to Tigger!<br />
£14.99 each from tonies.com<br />
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1. SMASHERS<br />
Dino Island T-Rex Battles has over<br />
50 surprises to smash, build and<br />
battle. Dig through sand and slime<br />
to discover the dinosaur pieces<br />
before constructing 2 battling<br />
dinos. Smash the mini smash eggs<br />
to discover collectible characters<br />
and place the eyeball in a dino’s<br />
mouth for roar-some lights and<br />
sounds! £39.99 from Smyths and<br />
The Entertainer<br />
2.TREASURE X LOST LANDS TM<br />
Skull Island Golden Treasure<br />
Temple Mega Playset contains<br />
4 exclusive micro sized figures<br />
and 40 levels of adventure full of<br />
traps and tasks to perform to win<br />
the treasure. £39.99 from Smyths,<br />
Argos and Amazon<br />
3. LEAGUE OF THE LEXICON<br />
A quiz game about words and<br />
language, great for young<br />
wordhounds ages 10+. Features<br />
2,000 questions probing every<br />
corner of language. Plus there’s<br />
a Junior Edition (£15) expansion<br />
pack. £35 from Waterstones.<br />
4. SUPER MARIO ROUTE ‘N GO!<br />
Help Mario and Luigi navigate<br />
through the city in their plumbing<br />
van in this challenging, fast-paced,<br />
track ‘puzzle’ game. £34.99 from<br />
Very, Asda, The Entertainer, John<br />
Lewis, Selfridges, Hamleys and<br />
Smyths<br />
5. GUM PLAYBRUSH<br />
The GUM Playbrush sonic<br />
toothbrush is designed to get kids<br />
excited about cleaning their teeth.<br />
It is the only 100% interactive<br />
toothbrush and app where children<br />
control the fun games with their<br />
brushing movements. £29.99 from<br />
www.playbrush.com<br />
6. SHASHIBO<br />
An innovative, award-winning<br />
sensory shape-shifting box<br />
featuring 36 rare earth magnets<br />
which transforms into over 70<br />
shapes £24.99 from Smyths and<br />
The Entertainer<br />
7. RAVENSBURGER<br />
Perfect for any car enthusiast,<br />
the Ravensburger Lamborghini<br />
Huracán EVO 3D Puzzle really<br />
captures the elegance of the<br />
sought-after car. Crafted from<br />
premium plastic pieces, the<br />
108-piece jigsaw offers sturdy<br />
construction. Ideal for gifting, it’s<br />
a positively puzzling experience.<br />
£17.99 from Smyths<br />
8. STYLE 4 EVER<br />
The 3-in-1 Scrapbooking Station<br />
is the must- have kit for crafting<br />
unique scrapbooks and creating<br />
trendy customisations with with<br />
over 150 accessories included from<br />
embossing paper to stickers and<br />
more! £24.99 from Smyths<br />
9. SO SLIME<br />
Create colourful fluffy slime<br />
mixtures with the Twist ‘N Slime<br />
Mixer. The real spinning mixer<br />
and bowl creates marble effects,<br />
swirls and more. The resealable<br />
bags mean the finished slime can<br />
be played with again and again.<br />
£24.99 from Smyths<br />
10. THINK FUN<br />
Illuminate your mind with<br />
ThinkFun Laser Maze! Challenge<br />
yourself with this logic maze<br />
game as you arrange tokens to<br />
reflect and split a light beam.<br />
Hit all the targets with the laser<br />
beam to conquer the puzzle. With<br />
60 challenge cards, it’s STEMpowered<br />
fun for ages 8 and up.<br />
£29.99 from thinkfun.co.uk<br />
11. RAVENSBURGER<br />
Embark on a global adventure with<br />
Disney Around the <strong>World</strong>! Soar in<br />
a hot air balloon, collect passport<br />
stamps, and explore 6 diverse<br />
lands. Navigate winds, clouds,<br />
and sunshine for safe travels. A<br />
captivating game for ages 4 and<br />
up. £31.99 from Littlewoods<br />
12. THE GENIUS STAR<br />
Speedy thinking and nerves of<br />
steel are what’s needed for this<br />
challenging puzzle for one or two<br />
players.. With 165,888 possible<br />
star puzzles to complete, there’s<br />
always a solution. £19.99 from<br />
Amazon and happypuzzle.co.uk<br />
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Little Toys, Big Fun<br />
It’s time to make<br />
room under the Tree<br />
for some of these<br />
must-have toys,<br />
games & more<br />
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1. Aquabeads Dinosaur <strong>World</strong> £19.99 from Very, Asda, Selfridges, Hamleys and Smyths | 2. Kitten Games:<br />
My Parents Might Be Martians £14.99 from Amazon and explodingkittens.com | 3. National Geographic<br />
Build Your Own Volcano £11.99 from Amazon | 4. Dog-saster £9.99 from Oliver Bonas and giftrepublic.com<br />
| 5. Baylis & Harding Dino Explorer Piñata £15 from Amazon, Next and Boots | 6. Kitten Games: The Best<br />
Worst Ice Cream £14.99 from Amazon and explodingkittens.com | 7. Simbrix Glowing Galactic £14.99 from<br />
Hobbycraft | 8. TOMY Word Poppers £24.99 from Amazon | 9. Galt Cute Charms Creative Case £11.99 from<br />
Hobbycraft | 10. Battleheads Battle Capsule Playset £10 from Argos | 11. Disney Store Official Pixar Lightning<br />
McQueen Remote Control Car £21.95 from Amazon | 12. IQ Mini £5.95 from Amazon | 13. Melissa & Doug<br />
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Barber Shop Playset £34.99 from Smyths | 14. Build Your Own Dragon £9.99 from buildyourownkits.com |<br />
15. Marvel Nano Pods £4.99 from Asda | 16. My First Adventure: Argonuts £17.90 from Amazon and all good<br />
hobby stores | 17. Janod T-Rex 3D Puzzle £22.99 from John Lewis | Janod Brico’kids Build Your Own Robots<br />
£32.34 from Amazon | 19. Disney Frozen Olaf Costume £23.99 from www.morphsuits.co.uk | 20. Simbrix So<br />
Sweet £19.99 from Very | 21. Paint Pop Jumbo 30 Pieces Paint Sticks £19.99 from Argos | 22. Reading Rods®<br />
Phonics Word-Building £19 from learningresources.co.uk | 23. Reading Rods® Prefixes & Suffixes £19 from<br />
learningresources.co.uk | 24. Airbrush Plush Magic Unicorn £24.99 from Smyths | 25. Flying Heroes: Sonic &<br />
Tails £20 from The Entertainer | 26. Young Jedi Adventures Nubs Plush £17.99 from Amazon<br />
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10 Gifts For Girls<br />
From unicorns and rainbows to fairies and<br />
glitter, there’s lots here for your lil’ princess<br />
Magic Mixies<br />
Hidden within the enchanting<br />
Magic Mixies Magic Genie Lamp,<br />
a delightful Genie Mixie awaits<br />
your child’s command. As the<br />
Lamp is gently rubbed, it conjures<br />
a mystical mist from the spout<br />
and illuminates the enchanted<br />
gem, setting the stage for over 60<br />
mesmerizing lights, sounds, and<br />
enchanting reactions.<br />
After meeting challenges and<br />
wearing the magic ring, say<br />
“Magicus Mixus” to release the<br />
Genie. Take out the plush toy<br />
genie and let the fun begin.<br />
Kids name their genie and<br />
choose from 3 modes: Wish<br />
Granting, Play, and Chat.<br />
Magical moments of joy<br />
await as your child takes<br />
their interactive plush toy<br />
genie on fantastic adventures.<br />
The Magic Mixies Genie Lamp<br />
can be reset, allowing children to<br />
repeat the Lamp’s misting reveal.<br />
A Magical Mist Refill Pack is sold<br />
separately to keep the magic alive!<br />
£69.99 from Smyths<br />
Sylvanian Families<br />
This Baby Mermaid Castle is<br />
a beautiful, pastel coloured<br />
castle packed with 12 exciting<br />
ocean themed attractions.<br />
From a marine merry-goround<br />
to jellyfish swings<br />
and a removable dream<br />
ship, there’s an ocean<br />
of fun to be had!<br />
Includes three<br />
baby characters<br />
in mermaid<br />
costumes.<br />
£54.99 from<br />
Very, Asda, The<br />
Entertainer, John<br />
Lewis, Hamleys,<br />
Smyths and<br />
sylvanianfamilies.<br />
co.uk<br />
BFF by Cry Babies<br />
Unicorn lovers will love<br />
imagining enchanting stories<br />
as they play with the BFF by<br />
Cry Babies Dreamy & Rym<br />
playset.<br />
Meet skater Dreamy and her<br />
unicorn companion, Rym.<br />
Little ones will have great<br />
fun styling Dreamy’s long<br />
colourful hair and Rym’s<br />
mane. Rym’s horn<br />
lights up and sound<br />
plays when her head is<br />
pushed down adding to<br />
the mystical fun. The<br />
playset also includes<br />
over 12 accessories spark<br />
imaginative play for kids<br />
aged 4 years and up.<br />
£44.99 from Smyths and<br />
Amazon<br />
KookyLoos<br />
Get ready for aquatic and<br />
terrestrial fun with KookyLoos<br />
Mermaid dolls! With three unique<br />
expressions, each doll comes<br />
with a shell that transforms into<br />
a portable play stage, housing<br />
accessories and an exclusive pet.<br />
There are 4 to collect.<br />
£16.99 from Amazon<br />
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Pinky Promise<br />
Find the Fairies<br />
Discover enchanting fairies<br />
from all around the world with<br />
this stunningly illustrated<br />
matching game. Based on the<br />
popular book from the Folklore<br />
Field Guides series A Natural<br />
History of Fairies, the 40 cards<br />
feature naturalist illustrations<br />
of fairy species from different<br />
regions of the world, from the<br />
Alpine Sprite to the Savannah<br />
Fairy.<br />
£14.99 from Waterstones,<br />
Amazon and all good<br />
bookstores<br />
The Pinky Promise Diamond<br />
Palace Playset has two mini<br />
playsets complete with a promise<br />
Key to unlock them and exclusive<br />
characters, a Crystal Diamond<br />
Necklace and Collector Guide. All<br />
Gemmy Friends are interchangeable<br />
with every piece of wearable jewellery<br />
found in all Pinky Promise items.<br />
£24.99 from Smyths and Sainsbury’s<br />
Miraculous<br />
Add water to reveal Marinette’s<br />
transformation! Each Each<br />
Miraculous Magic Heroez<br />
Fashion Doll tube comes with a<br />
mystery superhero and surprise<br />
accessories. Simply fill the tube<br />
with water and place the doll<br />
inside to reveal your Miraculous<br />
Ladybug fashion doll, along with<br />
matching mask, Kwami, and<br />
unique themed accessory.<br />
£22.99 from Smyths and Argos<br />
Rainbocorns<br />
Over 35 surprises to unbox, children can<br />
share accessories with their Rainbocorn,<br />
transforming them both into Fairy<br />
Princesses! Including a magic wand,<br />
princess tiara and sparkly gems, each<br />
Fairycorn Princess comes with wearable<br />
wings, so that you can match your<br />
new cuddly best friend. Six to collect!<br />
Suitable for ages 3+.<br />
£24.99 from Smyths<br />
Kaloo<br />
At 25cm in height, Jade is the<br />
most romantic of Tendresse<br />
dolls. Her adorable hat and<br />
poppy boots are complemented<br />
by little poppy hearts adorning<br />
her skirt. Suitable from birth, she<br />
will accompany your little one in<br />
all their discoveries and travels.<br />
£22.50 from teddybearland.co.uk<br />
Orchard Toys<br />
Unicorn Fun is a fantastic selection of<br />
three magical and fun unicorn games<br />
in one box. Choose from board games<br />
Unicorn Party and Happy Cloud Sad<br />
Cloud, or get creative and mix and<br />
match outfit combinations in Build<br />
a Unicorn. There’s so much variety<br />
to keep children entertained, and it’s<br />
brilliant value!<br />
£12 from orchardtoys.com<br />
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Minipreneur’s<br />
Book Corner<br />
Adoette<br />
by Lydia Monks<br />
Award-winning and best-selling<br />
author-illustrator Lydia Monks<br />
beautifully tells the tale of the life<br />
of one tree, from a young sapling<br />
to a mighty oak, becoming the<br />
beating heart of the community<br />
she lived in, right up until the day<br />
they cut her down. But there’s<br />
hope, when one little girl takes<br />
one of her<br />
acorns to<br />
plant in the<br />
community<br />
garden.<br />
£7.99<br />
published by<br />
Andersen<br />
Press<br />
That’s How Much I<br />
Love You<br />
by Julie Rudi & Tiphanie Beeke<br />
This is a brilliant book from a gifted writer &<br />
illustrator duo that explores themes of parental love.<br />
The board book pages makes it the perfect gift for<br />
toddlers and very young children. With its beautiful illustrations and<br />
short and gentle rhyming text, it is also a great resource for helping<br />
pre-school children learn how to read.<br />
£7.99 published by Graffeg<br />
The Lion, the Witch<br />
and the Wardrobe<br />
by C.S. Lewis<br />
Eyewitness<br />
Encyclopedia<br />
of Everything<br />
This is the ultimate<br />
encyclopedia, containing<br />
every topic children could<br />
want to read about. It is<br />
aimed at inquisitive kids<br />
aged 9+ but grown-ups might<br />
learn a thing or two as well!<br />
Covering content across<br />
the core subjects of nature,<br />
science, technology, history,<br />
and culture, but tackling each<br />
topic in an exciting, unusual,<br />
attention-grabbing way, this<br />
encyclopedia provides the<br />
museum experience from the<br />
comfort of your own home.<br />
£25 published by DK<br />
Now available for the first time ever as a board book, this abridged<br />
retelling of C. S. Lewis’s classic bestseller has simple text and bright<br />
illustrations by Joey Chou. An ideal introduction to Narnia for<br />
younger readers. £8.99 published by HarperCollins Children’s Books<br />
The Big<br />
Dreaming<br />
by Michael Rosen &<br />
Daniel Egneus<br />
A resonant and uplifting tale about<br />
a little bear cub on a big adventure<br />
from master storyteller Michael<br />
Rosen, this book is a<br />
classic in the making,<br />
filled with luminous<br />
illustrations by awardwinning<br />
Daniel Egneus.<br />
£12.99 published by<br />
Bloomsbury<br />
Merry Whatmas?<br />
by Eoin McLaughlin<br />
and Polly Dunbar<br />
Tortoise and Hedgehog are feeling<br />
rather overwhelmed with all the noise<br />
and fuss their friends are making<br />
about Christmas. But<br />
in a quiet moment of<br />
reflection they learn<br />
the important lesson<br />
that Christmas is<br />
really about being<br />
with the ones you love.<br />
£7.99 published by<br />
Faber<br />
Gods &<br />
Monsters<br />
by Ana Sampson<br />
& Chris Riddell<br />
Compiled by bestselling<br />
anthologist Ana<br />
Sampson, this stunning<br />
collection of classic and<br />
brand-new mythological<br />
poems from around<br />
the world is illustrated<br />
throughout by awardwinning<br />
former<br />
children’s laureate Chris<br />
Riddell.<br />
£14.99 published by<br />
Macmillan Children’s Books<br />
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Wheels: The Big Fun<br />
Book of Vehicles<br />
by Tom Schamp<br />
From prehistoric carts to cars of tomorrow,<br />
this fun educational book takes a historic<br />
journey through a world where everything has<br />
wheels. Tom Schamp’s quirky and colourful art will engage young<br />
readers, whilst his sly, subtle text will make older readers smile.<br />
£19.99 published by Prestel<br />
The Robin Who Stole Christmas<br />
by Rachel Morrisroe & Richard Merritt<br />
This is a hilariously unique festive tale about Rotten Robin, the<br />
world’s most wanted thief, who’s on a mission to<br />
steal Christmas. Brought to life by Morrisroe’s witty<br />
storytelling and Merritt’s engaging illustrations, this<br />
heart-warming book is a perfect way to share the joy<br />
of the festive season with children. Offering a fresh<br />
and funny perspective on Christmas, this book is a<br />
must-have addition to any festive bookshelf.<br />
£7.99 published by Puffin<br />
King Lion<br />
by Emma Yarlett<br />
In this reassuring tale, young<br />
readers are invited to explore<br />
themes of kindness, empathy,<br />
and friendship. It encourages<br />
children to look beyond first impressions<br />
regardless of differences or appearances. This<br />
book is a touching exploration of the importance<br />
of reaching out to others and shares the message<br />
that there is a friend out there for everyone.<br />
£12.99 published by Walker Books<br />
Peace on Earth<br />
by Smriti Halls & David Litchfield<br />
This beautiful book is a must-read for dreamers of a harmonious<br />
world, taking the reader on a journey of friendship, discord, and<br />
ultimately, the triumph of peace. With heartwarming storytelling<br />
by acclaimed children’s author Smriti Halls<br />
and beautiful artwork by David Litchfield,<br />
it reminds us of the courage it takes to be a<br />
peacemaker and the joy that peace brings.<br />
£12.99 published by Walker Books<br />
The Little Prince<br />
by Louise Greig, Antoine de<br />
Saint-Exupery & Sarah Massini<br />
The picture book adaptation of this global<br />
bestseller is a magical and tender<br />
delight that’s a must-have gift<br />
for younger children this winter.<br />
Award-winning poet Louise Greig<br />
beautifully captures the essence of<br />
Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s classic<br />
fable and the enchanting artwork<br />
adds a new layer of wonder.<br />
£7.99 published by Farshore<br />
Poetry Prompts<br />
by Joseph Coelho<br />
This new book by the Children’s<br />
Laureate is a must-have introduction<br />
to poetry filled with engaging tips,<br />
tricks and guides on how to start<br />
writing, performing and<br />
enjoying poetry. It is<br />
supported by YouTube<br />
video resources<br />
created by Coelho and<br />
BookTrust.<br />
£9.99 published by<br />
Quarto<br />
Usborne Book<br />
of the Body<br />
and How it<br />
Works<br />
Written by Darran<br />
Stobbart & Alex<br />
Frith and illustrated<br />
by Mia Nilsson, this<br />
superb book opens<br />
children’s eyes to<br />
the wonder of what’s going on<br />
inside them as they take a tour<br />
of the human body represented<br />
as a huge factory to explain<br />
how real bodies work from<br />
transport defenders that<br />
fight off germ attacks to cell<br />
building blocks.<br />
£12.99 published by Usborne<br />
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Ask The<br />
Expert<br />
Ahmed Salman is co-owner and<br />
Managing Director of PAUL<br />
THOMAS, a luxury flower brand<br />
based in London. A distinguished<br />
figure in the world of floristry,<br />
with a career spanning over<br />
18 years, Ahmed has firmly<br />
established himself within<br />
London’s luxury flower sector.<br />
Throughout his tenure, Ahmed<br />
has cultivated relationships<br />
with a diverse array of clients,<br />
from renowned international<br />
luxury brands to prestigious<br />
five-star hotels. The unwavering<br />
commitment to craftsmanship,<br />
creativity, and impeccable<br />
attention to detail that made him<br />
an exceptionally skilled florist<br />
are values that sit at the core of<br />
PAUL THOMAS today.<br />
Discover the carefully curated<br />
Winter Collection of festive<br />
floral gifts and decorations at<br />
paulthomasflowers.co.uk<br />
When you’re too<br />
pressed for time to order<br />
a bespoke bouquet,<br />
consider an elegantly<br />
simple option like a vase<br />
filled with lush ilex berries<br />
How to Use<br />
Flowers for a<br />
Luxe Christmas<br />
By Ahmed Salman, Managing Director at<br />
royal florist PAUL THOMAS<br />
At PAUL THOMAS, the heart of<br />
our inspiration lies in the English<br />
Garden which influences not only<br />
the ingredients we select but also<br />
shapes the artistic arrangements<br />
we craft. Our designs are a<br />
reflection of the ever-changing<br />
British seasons and our creations<br />
exude a natural grace, celebrating<br />
not just the blossoms themselves<br />
but the entire form and flow of<br />
the stems, flowers, and foliage.<br />
ILEX BERRIES<br />
When the Christmas season<br />
arrives and you’re too pressed for<br />
time to order a bespoke bouquet<br />
from a florist, consider an<br />
elegantly simple option, such as<br />
a vase filled with an abundance<br />
of lush ilex berries. The impact<br />
is substantial, requiring minimal<br />
effort. Another quintessential<br />
Christmas bloom is the red<br />
amaryllis. When using amaryllis,<br />
insert a support stick gently<br />
through the hollow part of the<br />
stem so it stands proudly as it<br />
opens, ensuring the stem doesn’t<br />
succumb to its own grandeur<br />
before you’ve had the chance to<br />
enjoy its splendour.<br />
CLEAN WATER<br />
Clean water is crucial when<br />
arranging flowers in a vase.<br />
Dirty water can lead to wilting,<br />
so ensure you change the water<br />
frequently and remove any<br />
submerged leaves. Using a<br />
sterilising tablet or powder, like<br />
Milton, can help maintain clean<br />
water for an extended period.<br />
THE BEATON BOUQUET<br />
One of my favourite holiday<br />
bouquets at PAUL THOMAS<br />
is The Beaton Bouquet. It’s<br />
brimming with red ilex berries,<br />
frilly roses, anemones, and<br />
seasonal flowers. This bouquet<br />
can shine as a centrepiece in a<br />
large vase or can be disassembled<br />
into smaller posies that adorn<br />
beakers or globes. These can be<br />
placed across your Christmas<br />
dinner table, illuminated by<br />
tea lights and candles, creating<br />
an enchanting tablescape.<br />
Alternatively, grace your<br />
fireplace with these fragrant,<br />
colourful posies.<br />
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS<br />
In the spirit of Christmas, having<br />
a tree is essential for making a<br />
house feel like home. Whether<br />
it’s an artificial tree or a fresh<br />
one, the magic lies in the art of<br />
lighting. We recommend starting<br />
from the top and distributing<br />
the lights evenly and generously<br />
throughout the tree. A well-lit<br />
tree conceals its wiring, so try<br />
running the lights down the tree’s<br />
centre, extending them to the<br />
branches before returning to the<br />
core.<br />
CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS<br />
When decorating the tree,<br />
choosing the right size baubles is<br />
key for achieving proportion. On<br />
a grand tree, opt for substantial<br />
baubles and add decorations like<br />
presents or cherubs to fill any<br />
gaps. Be mindful not to overload<br />
the branches with heavy baubles<br />
to prevent them from drooping –<br />
nobody wants that!<br />
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The Beaton Red Wreath from £175 at paulthomasflowers.co.uk<br />
Wreath Reflections<br />
Check out these wreaths chosen by the Editor as<br />
<strong>Preneur</strong> <strong>World</strong>’s favourite wreaths of <strong>2023</strong><br />
1<br />
Twinkly<br />
Twinkly’s Pre-Lit Wreath is our top choice for seasonal<br />
splendour. Command 50 LEDs via the app, unveiling a spectrum<br />
of over 16 million RGB colours and warm white brilliance across<br />
its 60cm diameter expanse. Seamlessly integrated with Amazon<br />
Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple HomeKit, enjoy handsfree<br />
voice control, illuminating your space with just a word.<br />
Elevate your seasonal décor with the innovation of addressable<br />
LED lights, allowing boundless creativity in transforming your<br />
surroundings. Twinkly’s Pre-Lit Wreath merges technology and<br />
artistry to redefine yuletide charm. £99.99 from Amazon<br />
2<br />
The Real Flower Company<br />
Grace your door this Christmas with the Frosty Morning ecofriendly<br />
moss-based wreath for a more sustainable and longerlasting<br />
option. Hand crafted by expert florists using pinecones, Pussy<br />
Willow, Reindeer Moss, Viburnum berries and Brunia, mixed<br />
with fragrant Christmas Spruce and icy Senecio, this stylish and<br />
sustainable door wreath extends an elegant welcome to your guests.<br />
This wreath is available in Small (approximately 16” in diameter)<br />
for £144 or Large (approximately 23” in diameter) for a fuller effect<br />
priced at £185. Both are available from www.realflowers.co.uk<br />
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Winter Home & Garden<br />
Bye Bye Stains<br />
Shark StainStriker Pet Stain<br />
& Spot Cleaner is the best<br />
stubborn stain remover,<br />
making it perfect for homes<br />
with pets. The spot cleaner is<br />
perfect for upholstery, stairs,<br />
carpets & in the car.<br />
It instantly eliminates stains<br />
using a powerful dualactivated<br />
formula that removes<br />
food & spills, pet stains &<br />
odours, embedded mud &<br />
dirt. The machine’s powerful<br />
suction extracts dirt & liquid<br />
for fast drying results. The<br />
Pet Model comes with 4<br />
attachments including a Pet<br />
Stain Trapping Tool, plus a<br />
Hose-Cleaning Tool, Shark<br />
CarpetXpert & StainStriker<br />
cleaning solutions.<br />
£169.99 from sharkclean.co.uk<br />
Clean Up<br />
The powerful 3-in-1 Leaf Blower<br />
from VonHaus will leave your<br />
lawn, patio, and driveway looking<br />
clean and debris-free. Simply<br />
turn the dial to switch between<br />
three modes – leaf blower, garden<br />
vacuum and mulcher – to make<br />
short work of garden maintenance.<br />
£49.99 from VonHaus.com<br />
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Quick & Easy<br />
In the world of domestic and commercial cleaning, one<br />
name reigns supreme - Henry. With a legacy built on<br />
reliability and superior cleaning performance, Henry<br />
has now unleashed its latest innovation, the Henry<br />
Quick Cordless Stick Vacuum.<br />
This modern marvel of cleaning technology seamlessly<br />
blends Henry’s trademark durability with a host of<br />
advanced features to make your cleaning routine<br />
smoother and dust-free.<br />
Henry Quick combines power and capacity with a dash<br />
of British ingenuity. Weighing in as a featherweight in<br />
the cordless vacuum world, it’s effortlessly portable and<br />
easy to manoeuvre, ensuring every nook and cranny is<br />
within reach.<br />
What truly sets Henry Quick apart is its ingenious pod<br />
system, offering one-click, dust-free emptying. No<br />
more sneezing fits or messy dust clouds when emptying<br />
the canister. It’s a real game-changer and a true<br />
testament to Henry’s dedication to user comfort.<br />
In terms of capacity, Henry Quick is a champ, holding<br />
more dirt and debris than most leading vacuums. With<br />
a runtime of up to 60 minutes on a single charge, you<br />
can tackle your entire home without interruption. Say<br />
goodbye to the days of scrambling for an available<br />
power socket.<br />
The Henry Quick Cordless Stick Vacuum is your ticket<br />
to a cleaner, healthier home, all while enjoying the<br />
convenience you’ve come to expect from the iconic<br />
Henry brand. No dust, no mess, and certainly no fuss!<br />
Henry Quick proudly continues the tradition of the<br />
trusted Henry brand at the pinnacle of British cleaning<br />
excellence.<br />
£299.99 from myhenry.com<br />
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Gifts For The Home<br />
ENHANCE YOUR SURROUNDINGS<br />
Light Up Life<br />
Perfect for home lovers and<br />
nature enthusiasts alike, the solarpowered<br />
Light Up Terrarium<br />
effortlessly infuses rooms with<br />
a touch of magic, illuminating<br />
evenings with its radiant plant<br />
display. It transforms ordinary<br />
spaces into captivating areas.<br />
Leave the terrarium in direct<br />
sunlight during the day to<br />
recharge the batteries to ensure<br />
continuous enchantment.<br />
£29.99 from giftrepublic.com<br />
Mazo Candles<br />
The perfect present, this Mystic scented<br />
candle from Màzo Candles London is<br />
made using a unique blend of sustainably<br />
sourced 100% natural, biodegradable,<br />
vegan waxes and natural essential oils, to<br />
create a unique fragrance blend that fills<br />
the room with scent both as a hot throw<br />
(when lit) and cold throw (unlit). The<br />
unique plant-based wax blend delivers a<br />
beautiful flickering flame and a slow, longlasting<br />
burn, while the carefully balanced<br />
layers of a calming essential oils blend of<br />
Bergamot and Jasmine combined with soft,<br />
woody Myrrh and Tobacco, with a top note<br />
of Patchouli emit a beautiful aroma.<br />
£67 from www.mazocandleslondon.com<br />
Hedgehog Days<br />
Bonsai Beauty<br />
Discover the art of Bonsai with<br />
Grow It - Bonsai Trees. Cultivate<br />
serenity as you shape and nurture<br />
your own miniature tree which<br />
you have grown from a seed. This<br />
kit contains everything you need<br />
to grow your own Bonsai,<br />
including clear step by step<br />
instructions and plenty of seeds.<br />
£12.99 from moonpig.com and<br />
giftrepublic.com<br />
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Always one of Britain’s favourite garden<br />
visitors, the hedgehog has been captured in<br />
twelve spectacular shots by various wildlife<br />
photographers for this 200 x 200mm wall<br />
calendar. Published in partnership with the<br />
British Hedgehog Preservation Society who<br />
will receive all royalties from this calendar.<br />
£7.99 from graffeg.com<br />
Scent Sensation<br />
Douvalls Scents to Uplift Gift Set<br />
is the perfect gift for home lovers.<br />
The trio of 50ml sprays include a<br />
spa-like Lemon & Basil Shower<br />
Spray, a revitalising Vanilla,<br />
Coconut & Black Pepper Room<br />
Spray and a useful Mandarin &<br />
Lemon Toilet Spray.<br />
£38 from douvalls.com<br />
Stay Organised<br />
Give the gift of organisation this Christmas with<br />
this indispensible guide written by the stars of<br />
Netflix’s hit series, Clea and Joanna of The Home<br />
Edit. Stay Organized covers all kinds of topics<br />
related to maintenance, showing readers actionable<br />
ways to create systems in their own homes that<br />
will be easy to maintain for long-term success.<br />
£27 published by Mitchell Beazley
MIXMY<br />
MIXMY have reinvented home fragrance with their Scent Destinations concept.<br />
The five luxury scented candles in the range can be burned together in various<br />
combinations to give a total of 15 different fragrances. Alternatively you can choose<br />
to burn just one Primary Candle for a powerful aromatic statement. Our favourite<br />
combination is Soft/Floral and Berry/Green.<br />
MIXMY also offer a range of Primary<br />
Candle Refills so the bespoke MIXMY<br />
glass can be reused time and time again.<br />
The 200g Primary Candles have up to<br />
45-hours burn time. Each Primary Candle<br />
is £64 from www.mixmyscent.com<br />
A Selection of<br />
Festive Finds<br />
for the<br />
Home<br />
Beautiful Things For Those With<br />
The <strong>Preneur</strong> Mindset At Home<br />
GreenPan<br />
For 16 years, GreenPan have been the pioneer of world-leading Thermolon PFAS-free<br />
ceramic non-stick cookware. Compared with traditional non-stick, the superior quality<br />
coating offers outstanding cooking performance without harmful ‘forever chemicals’.<br />
GreenPan have now applied their expertise to a brand-new range of PFAS-free Ceramic<br />
Non-stick Bakeware. The range is made of top quality, strong 8mm aluminised steel<br />
with the ultimate, 2-layer PFAS-free ceramic non-stick coating for scratch-resistant<br />
performance and extreme durability. The GreenPan PFAS-free Ceramic Non-stick<br />
Bakeware range comprises ten lines, with a variety of sizes, including Spring Form Tins,<br />
Loaf Tins, Muffin Trays, Cookie Sheets and Bundt Tins to ensure picture-perfect results.<br />
From £19 to £31 at John Lewis and Lakeland<br />
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Dinner Party Season<br />
KitchenAid has over 15 exceptional, dishwasher-safe, extras for the famous<br />
attachment-ready Culinary Hub enabling everything from slicing, grating,<br />
chopping and mincing to making pasta. Here are three of our favourites.<br />
Pasta Pronto<br />
The KitchenAid Pasta Press transforms your<br />
stand mixer into a pasta making machine.<br />
With six interchangeable pasta discs to choose<br />
from, you can easily make strands of spaghetti,<br />
fusilli, rigatoni, bucatini or macaroni. It comes<br />
with a built-in wire cutter so you simply cut the<br />
emerging dough to the length you want. Fresh<br />
pasta freezes beautifully so you can always stick<br />
it in the freezer and whip it out when you’re<br />
hungry.<br />
The KitchenAid Pasta Press (6 Shapes)<br />
Attachment is £198 from kitchenaid.co.uk<br />
Veggie Variations<br />
The KitchenAid Vegetable Sheet Cutter creates<br />
perfect fruit and veg sheets. With a choice of two<br />
blades, you can produce thinner or thicker sheets<br />
depending on what your making. The thick sheets<br />
are about 1.8 mm while the thin sheets are 1.3 mm.<br />
Low in carbs and gluten-free, vegetable sheets<br />
can be used to replace ingredients in all sorts of<br />
everyday recipes, like lasagne, burritos, wraps,<br />
crisps, sushi, enchiladas and much more.<br />
The KitchenAid Vegetable Sheet Cutter is<br />
£139 from kitchenaid.co.uk<br />
Prep To Perfection<br />
The KitchenAid Vegetable Slicer and Shredder<br />
comes with three cylinders – the slicing blade<br />
(3mm), medium shredding blade (4mm) and<br />
the coarse shredding blade (6mm). The slicing<br />
blade cylinder gives you beautifully even slices<br />
of vegetables like cucumbers, courgette and<br />
celery. The medium shredding cylinder is perfect<br />
for grating cheese and for shredding firmer<br />
vegetables such as carrots. The coarse shredding<br />
cylinder will power through veg, such as cabbage,<br />
for delicious, crunchy coleslaw or stir fries.<br />
The KitchenAid Vegetable Slicer & Shredder is<br />
£109 from kitchenaid.co.uk<br />
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The Ar t Of En t e r t a i ni ng<br />
The Chill Factor<br />
This stylish Champagne<br />
Bucket from Peugeot has<br />
a clever thermal balancing<br />
system which will keep<br />
your champagne at the right<br />
temperature. The champagne<br />
bucket is 19cm tall and is made<br />
from chrome-plated stainless<br />
steel. It comes with four<br />
chilling components to ensure<br />
your fizz is always stays fresh<br />
and ready to serve once opened.<br />
£59.99 from uk.peugeotsaveurs.com,<br />
Borough Market,<br />
John Lewis & Partners and<br />
Divertimenti<br />
Slow Cooking With GreenPan<br />
The ultimate time and money-saving kitchen companion<br />
Take the hassle out of weekday dinners and family feasts using the<br />
GreenPan Elite Slow Cooker to effortlessly transform simple ingredients<br />
into mouthwatering masterpieces. Say goodbye to the stress of rushed<br />
meal prep and the constant need for supervision. With the GreenPan<br />
Elite Slow Cooker, you can set it and forget it. Just toss in your<br />
ingredients, whether it’s hearty stews & casseroles, rich pasta sauces,<br />
flavourful curries and more. No need to preheat or add oil, thanks to the<br />
innovative PFAS-free Thermolon ceramic non-stick coating, specially<br />
engineered for high-heat electric cooking. Available in four stunning<br />
finishes – Stainless Steel, Glossy Black, Blue Haze, and Cloud Cream –<br />
this slow cooker effortlessly blends style and functionality.<br />
The GreenPan Elite Slow Cooker is £200 from John Lewis<br />
Seasonal St oneware<br />
KitchenAid Stoneware Collection<br />
The new KitchenAid Glazed Stoneware Collection is ideal<br />
for taking straight from the oven or countertop to the table<br />
and then, for storing leftovers, to the fridge using the bamboo<br />
lids. The durable design is scratch resistant, metal utensil and<br />
dishwasher safe (excluding the lids which should be hand<br />
washed) and the clever nestable design takes up less space in<br />
kitchen cupboards. Available in Empire Red, Almond Cream<br />
and Pistachio, all with almond interiors, in three sizes.<br />
The Large Baker with Lid is £50 from hartsofstur.com<br />
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FOODPRENEUR<br />
KITCHEN COMPANIONS<br />
FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON<br />
1. GASTROBACK®<br />
The GASTROBACK® Design<br />
Milk & Chocolate Advanced milk<br />
frother combines sleek design with<br />
advanced functionality, offering<br />
a seamless way to create velvety<br />
milk froth for lattes, cappuccinos,<br />
and more. Its intuitive controls<br />
and multiple frothing modes make<br />
it easy to customize the texture<br />
and temperature of your milk,<br />
ensuring a perfect cup every<br />
time. The durable construction<br />
and easy-to-clean components<br />
add to its appeal, while the<br />
additional chocolate function<br />
expands its versatility, allowing<br />
you to effortlessly create rich and<br />
creamy hot chocolate. Elevate your<br />
home barista experience with the<br />
GASTROBACK® Design Milk &<br />
Chocolate Advanced milk frother.<br />
£124.90 from gastroback.co.uk<br />
2. YVONNE ELLEN<br />
The Yvonne Ellen Slogan Serving<br />
Stand encapsulates artistry and<br />
utility. With a nod to vintage<br />
aesthetics, this stand showcases<br />
Yvonne Ellen’s signature style<br />
and the stand’s witty slogan adds<br />
a touch of playfulness. Crafted<br />
with meticulous attention to detail,<br />
it elevates the dining experience<br />
while holding appetizers or<br />
desserts. The perfect gift for<br />
those who appreciate the fusion<br />
of elegance and charm in their<br />
entertaining essentials.<br />
£60 from yvonneellen.com<br />
3. COLE & MASON<br />
The new London Salt & Pepper<br />
Gloss Wood Mill Gift Set<br />
combines timeless design with<br />
cutting-edge functionality. With<br />
a lifetime mechanism guarantee,<br />
they are available in 5 different<br />
finishes. We love the Red Gloss.<br />
£55 from coleandmason.com<br />
4. COLE & MASON<br />
The Berden Extra Large Acacia<br />
Wood Carving, Chopping, and<br />
Serving Board is crafted from<br />
high-quality acacia wood, its<br />
generous size provides ample<br />
space for carving roasts, chopping<br />
vegetables, or presenting an<br />
array of cheeses and charcuterie.<br />
The rich, natural tones of<br />
acacia wood add a touch of<br />
sophistication to any table<br />
setting. With its durability and<br />
dual-purpose design, the Berden<br />
board effortlessly transitions<br />
from kitchen workhorse to<br />
stylish serving platter, making<br />
it an indispensable tool for both<br />
cooking and hosting needs.<br />
£50 from coleandmason.com<br />
5. MARY BERRY<br />
The Mary Berry Signature<br />
Medium Platter is a testament<br />
to elegant dining. Crafted with<br />
a blend of sophistication and<br />
functionality, it caters to both<br />
aesthetic and practical desires.<br />
Its medium size makes it ideal<br />
for serving an array of delectable<br />
treats, from finger sandwiches<br />
to delicate pastries. The platter’s<br />
refined aesthetics, marked by<br />
gentle curves and a timeless white<br />
finish, elevate any occasion.<br />
£44 from next.co.uk<br />
6. LIGHT MY FIRE<br />
The Light My Fire Spork original<br />
is a spoon, fork and knife in-one<br />
combo. With a spoon at one end<br />
and a fork with a serrated knifeedge<br />
at the other, it’s a versatile,<br />
reusable and compact addition<br />
to any pack lunch, picnic basket,<br />
handbag and backpack. The<br />
Spork is safe to use with nonstick<br />
cookware, 100% BPA-free<br />
Biobased Plastic and dishwasher<br />
safe. Plus they come in a range of<br />
great colours.<br />
£34.95 for the Mega Pack of 11<br />
sporks from berryuseful.co.uk<br />
7. AKINOD<br />
The perfect companion to your<br />
Akinod travel cutlery, this bento<br />
lets you take out your homemade<br />
meals, as beautiful to the eye as<br />
they are delicious to eat. A double<br />
compartment composed of highquality<br />
polypropylene with a total<br />
capacity of 1.4 litres, this bento is<br />
microwaveable (up to 100°C for 2<br />
min) and dishwasher-safe (up to<br />
50°C). Its elegant lid in acacia adds<br />
a natural touch and can also be<br />
used as a cutting board, especially<br />
for your nomadic aperitifs. It<br />
comes in an elegant insulated tote,<br />
lined with an insulating layer to<br />
keep your meals fresh no matter<br />
your excursion.<br />
£33.95 from berryuseful.co.uk<br />
8. CATH KIDSTON<br />
The Cath Kidston Christmas Set<br />
of 2 Cake Tins feature the brand’s<br />
signature vintage-inspired designs<br />
and add a touch of nostalgia to the<br />
festive kitchen. With two sizes<br />
included, they offer versatility<br />
for storing and gifting cakes,<br />
cookies, and treats. The durable<br />
metal construction and airtight lids<br />
preserve freshness.<br />
£30 from next.co.uk<br />
9. KUHN RIKON<br />
The KinderKitchen® 3-Piece<br />
Mixing Set (£24.95) is an ideal<br />
gift for young aspiring chefs.<br />
Consisting of a non-slip bowl, an<br />
ergonomically shaped whisk and a<br />
handy spoon, this animal-themed<br />
triplet turns each food preparation<br />
chore into an exciting game!<br />
Crafted from durable BPA-free<br />
materials, these kitchen essentials<br />
are perfectly sized for small<br />
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hands, fostering a sense of<br />
independence.<br />
10. KUHN RIKON<br />
The KinderKitchen® 2-Piece<br />
Cutting Set (£19.95) is designed<br />
with safety in mind and includes<br />
a kid-friendly knife and a cutting<br />
board tailored to smaller hands.<br />
The knife’s rounded tip and<br />
ergonomic handle ensure safe<br />
usage while teaching basic cutting<br />
techniques. The non-slip feet on<br />
the cutting board provides<br />
a stable surface for slicing<br />
and dicing.<br />
Both are available from<br />
kuhnrikon.co.uk<br />
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How To Eat Alkaline When<br />
Emanuela Fischer<br />
Dining Out And Eating In<br />
Head Chef Emanuela Fischer shares her top tips on eating<br />
alkaline and how to nourish your gut for long-lasting health<br />
In today’s busy modern world, where dining out<br />
and eating processed foods seem to be the new<br />
normal, it’s easy to fall into unhealthy eating habits.<br />
Though you may not feel the effects on your health<br />
immediately, poor diet can negatively impact the<br />
digestive system with life-long consequences. What<br />
many people don’t realise is that the digestive system<br />
is intricately linked to all aspects of the human body,<br />
from your mental health to your immune response,<br />
and as the foundational key to overall health, your<br />
gut needs to be looked after.<br />
Our bodies need to achieve a healthy pH balance<br />
between alkaline and acidity, to ensure healthy<br />
digestion and detoxification in the body. One of<br />
the easiest ways to quickly improve your digestive<br />
function is to consider the ‘input’ and increase the<br />
amount of alkaline foods you eat in order to restore<br />
pH balance and reduce acidity - which can lead to<br />
indigestion, dyspepsia, leaky gut and other stomach<br />
problems.<br />
In a world where health trends come and go, the<br />
alkaline approach stands as a steadfast pillar of<br />
wellness, reminding us that nourishing our bodies<br />
can be a harmonious journey of flavours and healing.<br />
It’s key to remember that this is not an overnight<br />
change. Switching to an alkaline-based diet is a<br />
lifestyle choice and even after seven days, you’ll<br />
really start to see a difference!<br />
Here are seven simple steps to build an alkaline diet<br />
into your daily lifestyle, and improve your digestive<br />
health bit by bit, in a way that feels achievable<br />
alongside the pressures of daily life.<br />
1. BEFRIEND LEAFY GREENS<br />
Cultivating an alkaline-friendly lifestyle begins<br />
with a celebration of leafy greens. Spinach and<br />
Swiss chard are great options that tend to be easily<br />
accessible in supermarkets. They are not only rich in<br />
essential vitamins and minerals but also contribute<br />
to a more alkaline internal environment. These<br />
ingredients can easily be incorporated into your<br />
salads, smoothies, and stir-fries to effortlessly elevate<br />
your meal’s alkaline level.<br />
2. MORNING LEMON ELIXIRS<br />
Starting your day with a warm glass of lemon water<br />
might seem like a simple ritual, but the impact on<br />
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your pH balance is profound. Lemons, although<br />
acidic in nature, possess alkalizing properties when<br />
metabolised by the body. This zesty elixir not only<br />
kick starts your digestion in the mornings, but also<br />
sets an alkaline tone for the day ahead.<br />
3. WHOLEFOOD WONDERS<br />
Transitioning to an alkaline-centric diet means<br />
shifting the spotlight on to whole, unprocessed foods.<br />
Opt for ancient grains like quinoa, amaranth, and<br />
millet, which not only bring a delightful nutty flavour<br />
to your meals but also have alkalizing benefits. You<br />
can complement these grains with an abundance of<br />
fresh fruits and vegetables to create a symphony of<br />
nourishment on your plate.<br />
4. MINDFUL PROTEIN CHOICES<br />
While embracing alkaline foods, it’s crucial to make<br />
conscious choices about your protein sources. Plantbased<br />
proteins like beans, lentils, and tofu harmonise<br />
seamlessly with the alkaline philosophy. These<br />
alternatives not only provide the body with essential<br />
amino acids but also foster a more alkaline internal<br />
terrain.<br />
5. NAVIGATING DINING OUT<br />
Embarking on an alkaline adventure doesn’t<br />
mean bidding farewell to dinners with friends and<br />
restaurant rendezvous. When dining out, seek out<br />
establishments that offer plant-based, whole food<br />
options. When choosing your meal, look for vibrant<br />
salads, vegetable-based curries, and quinoa bowls<br />
to stay aligned with your alkaline aspirations. Don’t<br />
hesitate to customise your order to include alkalinerich<br />
ingredients.<br />
6. HYDRATION SENSATION<br />
Water, the elixir of life, plays a pivotal role in<br />
maintaining alkaline balance. Infuse your water<br />
with slices of cucumber, mint, or even a dash of pink<br />
Himalayan salt to enhance its alkalizing powers.<br />
Staying adequately hydrated not only supports<br />
digestion but also aids in cellular detoxification.<br />
However, do take care not to drink too much water<br />
around mealtimes. Imbibing a lot of water prior to<br />
(or post) a meal, will dilute your stomach’s acidity<br />
and actually make digestion more of a challenge. Try<br />
to limit your water intake to one-hour pre and post<br />
meals.<br />
7. CULTIVATING CULINARY AWARENESS<br />
Developing an alkaline-conscious mindset is not<br />
merely about the ingredients you consume, but also<br />
about the way you prepare them. Whilst air-fryers<br />
and slow cookers are trending and are a good way to<br />
prepare meals quickly or have them ready for when<br />
you arrive home after work, they are not quite as<br />
effective at retaining alkaline qualities within your<br />
food. For example, steaming and sautéing are two<br />
methods that preserve the alkalizing attributes of<br />
ingredients and will give you a better boost.<br />
ABOUT THE EXPERT<br />
Emanuela Fischer is Head Chef at VIVAMAYR<br />
Medical Health Resort Maria Wörth, and has<br />
published multiple cookbooks that support the<br />
VIVAMAYR philosophy and approach to alkaline<br />
eating. Her books include ‘Veggie Stars: The<br />
VIVAMAYR Cookbook’ and ‘Eat Alkaline: The<br />
VIVAMAYR Principle’. Find out more at www.<br />
vivamayr.com<br />
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Advent Calendars<br />
1<br />
Drinks By The Dram<br />
The perfect gift for rum lovers, Drinks by the Dram’s<br />
spectacular Rum Advent Calendar features 24 different<br />
30ml wax-sealed samples of rum sourced from producers<br />
large and small across the globe. The Advent Calendar<br />
contains the following exceptional rums: Angostura<br />
Rum 1919, Black Tot Master Blender’s Reserve - 2021<br />
Edition, Brugal 1888 Double Aged Rum, Diplomático<br />
Seleccion De Familia, Discarded Banana Peel Rum,<br />
Flor de Caña 18, Gosling’s Family Reserve, La<br />
Hechicera Fine Aged Rum, Langs Mango & Ginger<br />
Rum, Langs Pineapple Rum, Libations Double Aged<br />
Golden Rum, Norfolk Dark Spiced Rum, Plantation<br />
XO Barbados 20th Anniversary, Ron Colón<br />
Salvadoreño Coffee Infused Rum, Ron La Progresiva<br />
13, Ron Pampero Aniversario, Ron Zacapa Centenario<br />
Sistema Solera 23, Rum Ting - Passionfruit, Mango<br />
& Elderflower, Rumbullion!, Rumbullion! XO 15 Years<br />
Old, Skipper Demerara Rum, Tanduay Double Rum, Twin<br />
Fin Spiced Golden Rum.<br />
£124.95 from Master of Malt<br />
2<br />
Baylis & Harding<br />
Indulge your man in the essence of rugged elegance with<br />
the Baylis & Harding Signature for Him Advent Calendar. This<br />
opulent collection is an escapade from the ordinary with each<br />
day unveiling a new surprise, treating that special someone to<br />
daily pampering. Immerse your hands and body in essential<br />
indulgence with the finest fragrances, featuring Hemp &<br />
Bergamot, Black Pepper & Ginseng, and Citrus, Lime & Mint<br />
notes. A gift that radiates Christmas anticipation, encapsulating<br />
self-care and festive charm.<br />
£45 from Boots<br />
3<br />
Fever-Tree<br />
The Fever-Tree Ultimate Gin & Tonic Advent Calendar<br />
is the perfect Christmas countdown for Fever-Tree fans and gin<br />
lovers alike. Behind 24 doors, there is either a can of Fever-Tree’s<br />
premium mixers or a premium craft gin mini. Together, these create<br />
12 perfect pairings, selected by the in-house experts at Fever-Tree.<br />
Showcasing Fever-Tree’s range of flavours, there’s a pairing for<br />
every palette, from classic London Drys through to zesty citrus<br />
gins, each spirit brand has been perfectly matched. Household<br />
names such as Sipsmith and Hayman’s join up-and-coming brands.<br />
£65 from Waitrose, John Lewis and Ocado<br />
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ARRAN Sense of Scotland<br />
The Winter’s Night Advent Calendar from ARRAN Sense<br />
of Scotland showcases a curated selection of products from their<br />
renowned collections worth over £150. The calendar features<br />
cherished lines such as After the Rain, Glenashdale, Seaweed &<br />
Sage, Lochranza, Kildonan and the exclusive limited edition scents<br />
for <strong>2023</strong> - Forest Frost & Rowanberry Embers. This indulgent<br />
assortment includes Soaps, Bath & Shower Gels, Body Lotions,<br />
mini 8cl Candles, Shampoos, and Conditioners, accompanied<br />
by 15ml vials of Glen Rosa EDT and After the Rain EDP. This<br />
luxurious gift will unveil a tapestry of scents and sensations for<br />
your loved one as they journey through the holiday season.<br />
£70 from arran.com<br />
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MELT Chocolates<br />
This year’s Chocolate Advent Calendar from luxury chocolatier MELT<br />
Chocolates features a beautifully illustrated ‘book’ calendar based on the<br />
classic 12 Days of Christmas song. Indulgent and beautiful, this Chocolate<br />
Advent Calendar is a gift for the chocolate connoisseur. Shimmering with<br />
gold detailing and completely plastic-free it contains 12 delicious mixed<br />
bars from MELT Chocolates. Vegan & sugar-free options are also available.<br />
£49 from meltchocolates.com<br />
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PLAYin CHOC<br />
Behind each of the 24 windows of this eco-friendly<br />
advent calendar, you’ll find a cute festive toy to build plus a<br />
creamy PLAYin CHOC chocolate and fun facts card. Each<br />
planet-friendly collectable doubles up as a super-cute decoration.<br />
£49.95 from playinchoc.com<br />
7<br />
Smiggle<br />
The Smiggle Stationery Advent Calendar is bursting with sweetscented<br />
stationery and captivating toys, promising an exciting Christmas<br />
countdown revealing 25 limited edition and fan-favourite items. There’s<br />
also the chance to win a £250 shopping spree through the ‘Lucky Ticket’<br />
concealed in the envelope on the calendar’s reverse.<br />
£35 from www.smiggle.co.uk<br />
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Niederegger<br />
Niederegger marzipan is made from 100% finest marzipan paste,<br />
made using traditional roasting cauldrons with production supervised<br />
by a master confectioner. This Niederegger Cafe Advent Calendar<br />
is filled with an assortment of dark and milk chocolate pralines,<br />
croquant with milk chocolate, flambeed marzipan and marzipan.<br />
£39.95 from John Lewis<br />
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A Festive Feast Of Flavours<br />
Team <strong>Preneur</strong> selects the best luxury festive food & drink from<br />
decadent gin hampers to indulgent hand-painted chocolates and more<br />
Rock Rose Gin<br />
Splash out with the Signature Collection Hamper<br />
that houses four Editions of Rock Rose Gin;<br />
the Original, Citrus Coastal, Pink Grapefruit<br />
Old Tom, plus the Navy Strength, alongside<br />
two glasses and eight Franklin & Sons Tonics.<br />
Rock Rose Gin gets its wonderful flavour from<br />
a carefully selected and put together creation<br />
of local and traditional botanicals. Each one<br />
meticulously chosen for their flavour properties<br />
to create the perfect taste.<br />
£180 from www.dunnetbaydistillers.co.uk<br />
Janice Wong<br />
This decadent box of 25 signature Chocolate<br />
Bon Bons from Janice Wong include a range of<br />
flavours featuring offerings from the Signature<br />
Singapore Series such as Laksa Leaf Lemongrass<br />
and Kaffir Lime Caramel in addition to a<br />
selection of classic flavours including Salted<br />
Caramel, Yuzu and Praline Feuilletine. Each little<br />
piece of chocolate art is carefully curated and<br />
individually hand painted.<br />
£66 from janicewong.uk<br />
Niederegger<br />
For the ultimate marzipan indulgence this festive<br />
season, savour the pleasures of this 86-piece<br />
Niederegger Classic Mini Loaves gift box. Filled<br />
with pure marzipan from Lubeck, this is the<br />
perfect festive gift box for marzipan lovers.<br />
£58.99 from www.chocolatesdirect.co.uk<br />
Resident Pheasant<br />
This zero-plastic Christmas Hamper contains<br />
a selection of indulgent chocolate treats housed<br />
in a basket crafted from sustainable materials.<br />
The delicious chocolate is ethically sourced and<br />
handcrafted in the UK, making it the perfect gift.<br />
£31 at residentpheasant.co.uk<br />
On The Table<br />
The Big Celebration Box has everything you would<br />
ever want in a hamper this winter. You’ll also<br />
discover the best in British cheese and charcuterie,<br />
thanks to the Cobble Lane British Mixed Charcuterie<br />
Selection featuring Bresola, Coppa and Fennel Seed<br />
Salami, plus delicious Lincolnshire Poacher and<br />
the handmade Bix Organic Soft Cheese. Finishing<br />
touches include crisp Mor Poppy Seed Crackers,<br />
juicy Perello Olives and decadent Torres Truffle<br />
Crisps. The perfect gift for foodies this Christmas.<br />
£100 from onthetableco.com<br />
Buffalo Trace<br />
The top-quality Eagle Rare 10-Year-Old Bourbon<br />
from Buffalo Trace Distillery is deliciously fragrant<br />
and woody. matured for at least a decade before<br />
making its way into its distinctive bottles at 45%<br />
ABV. The nose is complex, with aromas of toffee,<br />
hints of orange peel, herbs, honey, leather and oak.<br />
The taste is bold, dry and delicate with notes of<br />
candied almonds and very rich cocoa. The finish is<br />
dry and lingering.<br />
£40 from all major supermarkets and bars<br />
nationwide<br />
Smokin’ Brothers<br />
Smokin’ Brothers award-winning artisanal smallbatch<br />
smoked salmon can be enjoyed in the 2-pack<br />
Smokin’ Trays with 200g each of lean tail slices and<br />
decadent belly slices. Deliveries are sent out the day<br />
after the salmon has been smoked.<br />
From £33.90 at smokin-brothers.com<br />
Ashmolean Museum<br />
The Ashmolean Pantry Hamper is jam-packed<br />
with sweet and savoury treats, featuring a range of<br />
jams, chutneys and preserves made specially for the<br />
Ashmolean Museum alongside a pack of the very<br />
special Oxford Blue Oatmeal Biscuits all contained<br />
in a reusable presentation box.<br />
£25 from shop.ashmolean.org<br />
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The <strong>Preneur</strong>’s Guide To Giving Back<br />
To The Local Community<br />
KAMRAN SALEEM<br />
Managing Director of MotorServUK<br />
As k The Ex p e r t<br />
Nowadays, the focus on giving<br />
back is in a way that aligns with<br />
your values as an entrepreneur,<br />
whether it’s time, donations,<br />
expertise or openness to different<br />
ways of collaborating.<br />
As entrepreneurs, we thrive on<br />
challenge, and it’s this creative<br />
mindset that will help you to<br />
uncover unique opportunities to<br />
support your community.<br />
The benefits of giving back to the<br />
local community are many-fold:<br />
EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION<br />
Employees report that they feel<br />
more of a sense of purpose when<br />
their organisation is involved in<br />
work with the broader community.<br />
VISIBILITY<br />
Community involvement provides<br />
businesses with opportunities to<br />
expand their network and build<br />
valuable relationships with other<br />
local businesses, organizations,<br />
and community leaders.<br />
These connections can lead to<br />
collaborations, partnerships, and<br />
business opportunities that might<br />
not have arisen otherwise.<br />
CUSTOMERS<br />
Your visibility as a business<br />
can be enhanced by engaging<br />
with community initiatives,<br />
and customers can be won and<br />
maintained by connecting on a<br />
meaningful and personal level.<br />
CONNECTION<br />
Active participation in community<br />
initiatives can establish a positive<br />
rapport with the local council and<br />
regulatory bodies. For example,<br />
MotorServ UK regularly organises<br />
events with the West Midlands<br />
Police to share safety tips and<br />
proactive measures that can<br />
be implemented to ensure the<br />
community are informed and<br />
protected against car theft and<br />
related crimes.<br />
Here’s what to consider:<br />
LOOK FOR IMPACT<br />
Are you offering what is needed?<br />
During the pandemic, our sales<br />
department couldn’t open due<br />
to lockdown. However, we were<br />
able respond to a request from a<br />
medical agency to provide Cars<br />
with a sealed boot, which could be<br />
safely used to transport emergency<br />
GPs to the homes of those who<br />
had suspected Covid cases.<br />
ALIGN VALUES<br />
What type of community work<br />
makes the most sense for your<br />
business?<br />
THINK LONG-TERM<br />
What can you realistically commit<br />
to with the resources you have?<br />
Consistent and genuine efforts to<br />
make a positive impact can lead to<br />
stronger community relationships<br />
and a more socially responsible<br />
brand image.<br />
Here’s how to get started:<br />
SUPPORT LOCAL CHARITIES<br />
Partnering with local charitable<br />
organizations and nonprofits is<br />
a direct way to contribute to the<br />
well-being of the community.<br />
You can donate funds, products,<br />
or services, or even organize<br />
fundraising events to support<br />
causes that align with your values<br />
and community needs.<br />
SPONSORSHIP OF<br />
COMMUNITY EVENTS<br />
Sponsoring events not only<br />
provides financial support but<br />
also enhances your visibility and<br />
reputation within the community.<br />
Every Christmas, we partner<br />
with our local Round Table<br />
organisation to provide Santa’s<br />
transport – he travels to visit local<br />
homes and families in style, with<br />
his sleigh pulled along by either an<br />
Audi or BMW SUV!<br />
EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES<br />
We have a longstanding<br />
partnership with Solihull college<br />
to offer apprenticeships to<br />
local students; we’ve had 20+<br />
apprentices come through our<br />
business in the past nine years.<br />
We also work with the college<br />
to advise on how to make the<br />
syllabus more commercially<br />
orientated in today’s more<br />
technological and interactive<br />
environment. Your business could<br />
collaborate with local schools to<br />
support educational programmes,<br />
sponsor extracurricular activities,<br />
or provide resources like books or<br />
technology.<br />
VOLUNTEER PROGRAMMES<br />
Encourage employees to<br />
volunteer their time and skills<br />
for community projects. This<br />
could involve participating in<br />
environmental cleanup efforts,<br />
mentoring local students, or<br />
assisting at local events.<br />
And that’s just the start – you<br />
could also consider hiring locally,<br />
giving local discounts and using<br />
your social platform for good.<br />
Ultimately, the best approach to<br />
giving back will depend on the<br />
values and unique needs of the<br />
community you serve.<br />
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Culinary Community<br />
<strong>Preneur</strong> <strong>World</strong> suggests two small but tasty treats to celebrate<br />
togetherness and the joy of sharing food.<br />
Star Butter Cookies by Microplane<br />
To make these pretty Christmas biscuits, you will need:<br />
2 medium free range eggs<br />
250g sugar<br />
Half Tonka bean - grated finely with the Microplane<br />
Premium Classic Zester<br />
1 lemon – zest grated finely with the Microplane<br />
Premium Classic Zester<br />
500g flour<br />
1tsp baking powder (optional)<br />
250g cold butter - grated with the Microplane Elite Box<br />
Grater extra coarse blade<br />
For the glaze: 1 egg white mixed with a little water<br />
Mix the eggs and sugar together and add the half tonka<br />
bean and lemon zest to the mixture. In a second bowl,<br />
mix the flour and baking powder together. Grate the cold<br />
butter, add to the flour mixture and knead roughly. Add<br />
the egg and sugar mixture and knead into a dough. Divide<br />
the dough in half and leave to rest in the fridge for at least<br />
an hour or overnight. Preheat the oven to 180°C / 160°C<br />
fan. Sprinkle the worksurface with flour and roll out the<br />
dough to approx. 4mm thickness. Use cookie cutters to<br />
cut out the desired shape and glaze with the egg white.<br />
Place on a non-stick tin and pop into the oven for approx.<br />
8-10 minutes. Once cooled, decorate with icing and stars.<br />
Chocolate Truffles by KitchenAid<br />
To make these indulgent homemade chocolates, you will need:<br />
250g 60% dark chocolate<br />
120g double cream<br />
50g desiccated coconut<br />
100g dark cocoa powder<br />
Connect the KitchenAid Slicer and Shredder attachment<br />
with the coarse shredding blade to the KitchenAid Artisan<br />
4.7L Stand Mixer. Grate the chocolate on speed 6. Heat the<br />
cream over a medium heat until hot, but don’t let it boil, and<br />
pour over the chocolate and let it sit for 5 minutes, then stir<br />
until smooth. Pour the truffle mixture into a shallow tray<br />
and refrigerate for 4 hours. Toast the desiccated coconut on<br />
a medium heat and transfer to a shallow plate to cool. Sieve<br />
the cocoa powder onto another plate. Using a melon baller or<br />
a teaspoon, scoop out a small amount of the cooled truffle<br />
mixture and shape into a ball with a diameter of about 2.5cm.<br />
Roll half of the balls in the cocoa powder and half in the<br />
coconut. Store refrigerated in an airtight container before<br />
you’re ready to gift wrap, or serve after dinner.<br />
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The Best Cookbooks of <strong>2023</strong><br />
The Grazing Table<br />
This new book by Natalie<br />
Thomson is full of inspiring<br />
ideas for building your own<br />
eye-catching grazing boards<br />
to wow your guests. It<br />
includes more than 60<br />
simple recipes for butter<br />
boards, cheeseboards,<br />
antipasti, mezze, buffets, fruit<br />
platters, dessert boards and more.<br />
£18.99 published by Octopus<br />
Ginger Pig Christmas Cook Book<br />
Written by Tim Wilson & Rebecca Seal, this<br />
essential companion to the festive season contains all<br />
the recipes you need for Christmas<br />
Day plus all the other get-togethers<br />
you might host during the holidays<br />
through to New Year’s Day. In<br />
addition to delicious recipes, this<br />
cook book is filled with a wealth<br />
of helpful advice from how to<br />
stuff a bird to the art of building a<br />
festive cheese board.<br />
£25 published by Octopus<br />
Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook:<br />
200 Air Fryer Recipes<br />
From the trusted Hamlyn All Colour Cookery<br />
series, this cookbook provides 200 easy recipes<br />
for you to enjoy with your air fryer, with delicious<br />
ideas for breakfast, light bites and<br />
sides, meat and fish mains, vegetarian<br />
and vegan meals and sweet treats. If<br />
you want a faster and cheaper way of<br />
cooking than the oven, your air fryer<br />
will help you save time, money and<br />
calories - all with minimal clean-up.<br />
£7.99 published by Octopus<br />
Flavour<br />
This brand-new collection of delicious, crowdpleasing<br />
recipes is by the award-winning,<br />
bestselling Middle-Eastern chef, Sabrina<br />
Ghayour. The reader is encouraged to have<br />
confidence in changing some ingredients<br />
to suit whatever is in the storecupboard or<br />
whatever suits individual tastes, making<br />
these recipes as a great base for creating<br />
your own simple and vibrant Middle-<br />
Eastern dishes at home. Each fuss-free<br />
recipe is sure to satisfy and delight.<br />
£26 published by Octopus<br />
Recipes for a Better Menopause<br />
With ground-breaking scientific research<br />
from nutrition expert Dr Federica Amati<br />
and delicious, nourishing recipes from<br />
award-winning chef, Jane Baxter,<br />
this book will help you harness the<br />
power of food to optimise your health<br />
during pre, peri and post menopause.<br />
Featuring Mediterranean-style dishes<br />
packed with nutrients, protein and<br />
essential vitamins, the recipes will<br />
give your body the goodness it<br />
needs to thrive while tackling menopause.<br />
£25 published by Octopus<br />
Quick Keto Kitchen<br />
You might think that cooking keto is<br />
complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. Here,<br />
bestselling Keto cookbook author<br />
Monya Kilian Palmer shares a stunning<br />
collection of recipes that are low in carbs,<br />
full of flavour but also quick and easy<br />
to make. With clear instructions and<br />
fantastic flavour combinations, every<br />
single recipe is fuss-free and delicious.<br />
£16.99 published by Octopus<br />
Cook Smart: Air Fryer<br />
In his new cookbook, Dean Edwards presents 90 quick and easy energy-saving<br />
recipes for the air fryer from healthy breakfast and quick lunches to family<br />
favourites and indulgent desserts. He shares all the creative ways you can use the air<br />
fryer to save money, time and energy while cooking dishes to suit every occasion.<br />
£20 published by Octopus<br />
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Jeremy Pang’s School of Wok:<br />
Simple Family Feasts<br />
In his new book, Jeremy Pang brings easy feasting<br />
back on the menu with more than 80 irresistible<br />
recipes which the whole family can<br />
enjoy. Nine of the ten chapters in<br />
the book are dedicated to a different<br />
country in East and South East Asia,<br />
each one offering a range of dishes<br />
inspired by that particular cuisine.<br />
The book is filled with practical tips<br />
and techniques to help you cook<br />
everything from a simple meal to a<br />
full-on banquet for friends and family.<br />
£22 published by Octopus<br />
The Low Carb Italian Kitchen<br />
Can Italian food become part of a healthy eating<br />
lifestyle? The answer is yes according to Katie<br />
and Giancarlo Caldesi, leading advocates for<br />
the health benefits of a low-carb<br />
diet. Their new book contains<br />
over 80 recipes from antipasti to<br />
sugar-free dolci showing you how<br />
to eat delicious low-carb Italian<br />
food while shedding weight and<br />
achieving a healthier, happier and<br />
more energized you.<br />
£20 published by Octopus<br />
The Thrifty Baker<br />
Bake-Off semi-finalist Hermine Dossou<br />
presents 65 delicious, affordable and impressive<br />
recipes, complete with gluten-free options,<br />
plus advice, tips and hacks covering many<br />
areas of shopping, baking and cooking on a<br />
budget. Filled with clever ideas and<br />
useful features, the book is written<br />
with a realism and empathy that<br />
comes from the heart, from a lived<br />
experience. Hermine believes that<br />
we can all eat flavourful, nutritious<br />
food without spending a fortune on<br />
ingredients and energy. This book<br />
shows you how to do exactly that!<br />
£18.99 published by White Lion<br />
German Baking<br />
Jürgen Krauss’s gentle<br />
charm, ambitious flavours<br />
and scientific know-how<br />
captured audiences’ hearts<br />
on The Great British<br />
Bake Off. Drawing on the<br />
flavours and techniques of<br />
his childhood home in the<br />
Black Forest, this fool-proof collection<br />
of recipes provides delicious inspiration<br />
for any time of day and any occasion.<br />
From sweet and savoury classics such<br />
as Flammkuchen, cinnamon and raisin<br />
braid, Streusel, marble cake, and Sacher<br />
Torte, to festive bakes such as Lebkuchen,<br />
marzipan swirl biscuits, Stollen and<br />
Easter braid, they are the perfect way to<br />
celebrate German baking at home.<br />
£26 from Octopus<br />
Chetna’s Indian Feasts<br />
In her new book, bestselling author and<br />
queen of Indian home cooking Chetna<br />
Makan provides you with recipes for<br />
flavour-packed feasts designed to please a<br />
crowd. Her accessible style<br />
and supermarket-friendly<br />
ingredients prove that you<br />
don’t need to be an expert to<br />
entertain and the delicious<br />
dishes are grouped together<br />
by theme so you know exactly<br />
how to pair your platters.<br />
£26 published by Octopus<br />
Caught Snackin’<br />
Tiktok sensation @caughtsnackin<br />
brings you 100 recipes for the<br />
ultimate comfort food that is<br />
all about big flavours and zero<br />
stress. Whether you’re looking for<br />
the best snack hacks or a showstopping<br />
meal to wow a crowd,<br />
this book has something for everyone from fancy<br />
brunches and quick lunches to Friday-night<br />
fakeaways and delicious desserts.<br />
£20 published by Octopus<br />
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MasterChef: The<br />
Professionals<br />
As well as the<br />
competition<br />
element, this series<br />
also shows the<br />
behind-the-scenes<br />
reality of young<br />
chefs and their<br />
personal stories<br />
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The judges of MasterChef: The Professionals<br />
<strong>2023</strong>, Monica Galetti, Marcus Wareing and Gregg<br />
Wallace, reveal all about the new series on BBC One<br />
ew<br />
MasterChef: The Professionals returned to<br />
BBC One this autumn for its 16th series,<br />
with 32 ambitious chefs from across the<br />
country battling to become the <strong>2023</strong><br />
Champion. Presiding over the UK’s most<br />
revered cooking competition is Michelinstarred<br />
Marcus Wareing, celebrated<br />
MasterChef judge, Gregg Wallace and<br />
returning renowned chef, Monica Galetti.<br />
P<br />
What’s it been like to come back<br />
together after a break?<br />
Monica: “It’s been wonderful coming back<br />
into the fold with good friends. It’s like a<br />
little family here and we’ve just had the<br />
best time reconnecting with everyone.<br />
I also feel that this time so much more<br />
relaxed than ever before. We all share that<br />
feeling of really enjoying every day that<br />
we’re together and wanting the best for the<br />
chefs that walk through that door.”<br />
Marcus: “I agree. Anna did a really great<br />
job last series and we’re so grateful to her<br />
for stepping in, but of course I missed<br />
having Mon here. It feels like she’s just<br />
been away for a long holiday. It is like<br />
seeing an old friend, which is really<br />
brilliant. It’s been a great year of chefs<br />
and especially cool that we had lots of<br />
talented female chefs in the kitchen. This<br />
year is one where I think we’ve had the<br />
most women and it really did mix it up. We<br />
had some great food and some really good<br />
times.”<br />
Gregg: “Well I absolutely loved working<br />
with Anna, but it’s so lovely to see Monica<br />
back again. We’re old friends and I’ve<br />
known her for nearly 20 years. I’ve known<br />
both Marcus and Monica for a long time,<br />
they are different people in and out of their<br />
chef whites. They’re amazing teachers and<br />
they’re so fun but they also know when to<br />
be strict and focused, which is essential in<br />
a professional kitchen environment.”<br />
P<br />
Marcus, you say there are the highest<br />
number of women in this series, why<br />
do you think that is?<br />
Marcus: “I think maybe because the year<br />
before we had a brilliant female winner<br />
[Nikita Pathakji] and I think that that really<br />
highlighted that this competition is for<br />
everyone and it’s not all about the boys. Of<br />
course, we’ve had female chefs in the finals<br />
before who came very close. Then last year<br />
we had first female winner since I’ve been<br />
on the show, which I think and I hope has<br />
inspired a whole new generation to give it<br />
a go.”<br />
P<br />
What is it about this series that still<br />
keeps viewers hooked?<br />
Gregg: “There is so much talent throughout<br />
the other MasterChef series, but with the<br />
professionals you really see some sublime<br />
talent. It’s also similar to the other series<br />
in that it’s incredibly addictive to watch<br />
people work really hard and achieve their<br />
goals. I think there’s something almost<br />
glorious about it.”<br />
Monica: “I think it’s because people can<br />
really take away from it. A lot of viewers<br />
have told me they love attempting the skills<br />
test that we do and they feel like they’re<br />
really learning something, I love that about<br />
it. As well as the competition element, this<br />
series also shows the behind-the-scenes<br />
reality of young chefs and their personal<br />
stories. I think people love seeing that<br />
development in contestants and seeing<br />
them gain belief and confidence themselves<br />
and their style of cooking. These chefs<br />
haven’t made their name yet and they don’t<br />
come into the studio with massive egos or<br />
any pretence. They want to find out who<br />
they are and grow from that point. I think<br />
that captivates the audience.<br />
Marcus: “Yes I agree, I also think it’s<br />
very different to the other MasterChef<br />
series. It’s very focused on detail. It’s<br />
incredibly emotional for these chefs as<br />
they’re investing so much of themselves<br />
in the professional sense. The competitors<br />
really dig really deep into their souls<br />
through their cooking and share with us<br />
what food means to them. We also start to<br />
see chefs really coming out of their shell<br />
through their food. Difficult as it may be,<br />
I think that’s a lovely experience. I think<br />
that shows, which makes it a good watch<br />
in turn. It’s good to see chefs developing<br />
and we see a lot of emotion, because that’s<br />
what food is. So I think that’s what keeps<br />
professionals so popular and very much at<br />
the forefront of professional cookery.”<br />
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P<br />
Are there any trends, influences or particular<br />
things repeated that you’ve noticed from any of<br />
the chefs this year?<br />
Monica: “A lot of split sauces and green oil on<br />
everything! Would you agree Marcus?”<br />
Marcus: “Absolutely. I think we even said when we<br />
were in the studio, the splitting sauce was the thing of<br />
this year. It was quite extraordinary! There was a lot<br />
of fish too.”<br />
Gregg: “I’ve noticed a movement almost back in<br />
time, to the skill, the touch and the timing of the<br />
chefs, with less reliance on gimmicks and machines.<br />
It’s back to old fashioned cookery, which I’m really<br />
loving. I’ve also noticed a sort of fusion of East meets<br />
West. Using European cookery techniques with<br />
Asian flavours is something I find really exciting. I<br />
think it’s a great reflection of modern multicultural<br />
British society. It’s particularly great to see it in<br />
fine dining cuisine, where historically this wasn’t<br />
the case. You’ve got chefs from a mix of different<br />
backgrounds learning classic techniques along with<br />
flavours from all over the world and it’s fantastic.”<br />
Are there any new ingredients or dishes you’ve<br />
P discovered from the show that have now become<br />
a regular dining fixture for you or that you’ve<br />
cooked yourself at home?<br />
Gregg: “Marcus and Monica teach me stuff all the<br />
time. A big thing that I’ve learned is making sauces.<br />
You have to be patient. You have to build flavour<br />
and you have to reduce them. So now my sauces are<br />
amazing. My Bordelaise is unbelievable. So I would<br />
say my sauces and banana ice-cream, which Monica<br />
taught me. It’s just frozen bananas and cream, but it’s<br />
become a real staple at home for me.”<br />
P<br />
What are your words of advice for someone<br />
wanting to take the plunge into a culinary<br />
career? What qualities do they need?<br />
Monica: “You definitely need to be committed. I<br />
think hospitality is a career that people should only<br />
take on if they have a real passion and love for it. I<br />
don’t think it’s something you can just dip into for a<br />
couple of years if you’re unsure. You need to really<br />
love it for what it is. Also, choose your food hero or<br />
chef that you aspire to be or work with, and try to get<br />
into great kitchens and learn. Most importantly, enjoy<br />
it and enjoy that learning process. It’s also important<br />
for young chefs to get into a solid kitchen and stay<br />
committed to that place. If I see CV and a chef hasn’t<br />
stayed somewhere longer than say three months, I’m<br />
unsure if I can trust them. Whereas if they’ve stayed<br />
somewhere for a year or longer, it shows longevity<br />
and dedication.”<br />
Marcus: “Yes I think Monica has summed it up<br />
brilliantly. Commitment and loyalty are really<br />
important, as is choosing the right kitchen, and<br />
choosing it wisely. It can be easy to jump ship when<br />
the going gets a bit tough, for example if you’re<br />
working more hours than you want to or have to<br />
come in on your day off. But chefs need to stick with<br />
the right kitchen and team, through the good times<br />
and the bad, and be willing to work hard.”<br />
P<br />
Tell me more about the highlights of the new<br />
series for you?<br />
Gregg: “One of my favourite parts was sitting next to<br />
Marcus and Monica during the skills test. It’s some of<br />
the most enjoyable television I’ve ever done in my life<br />
because I get to eat it and I get a one-on-one cookery<br />
lesson from two of the best chefs in the country.<br />
Their skills are just incredible so it’s a real honour<br />
and a privilege, and they really love teaching.<br />
And a really standout moment when we weren’t<br />
filming, was when Marcus and Monica and I went to<br />
a funfair with a ghost house in Copenhagen. If you<br />
can imagine, it was the three of us holding hands<br />
in there, which was a mixture of screaming and<br />
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Monica Galetti, Gregg Wallace & Marcus Wareing<br />
laughing. One of our finest evenings!”<br />
Monica: “It has to be watching Marcus and Gregg do<br />
a waltz together in one of the most famous restaurants<br />
in the world. Definite highlight of the series for me!”<br />
Marcus: “Yes it actually started off in the first<br />
‘experience’ room with me dancing with one of<br />
the performers – a very serious woman wearing a<br />
catsuit – and then I ended up with Gregg. So it started<br />
off well, and it ended up pretty badly dancing with<br />
Gregg. I don’t know if that will have made it into the<br />
series but it was definitely memorable!”<br />
P<br />
Can you talk more about that famous restaurant?<br />
Where did the Finalists go?<br />
Marcus: “MasterChef took us this year to Alchemist<br />
in Copenhagen, which is an extraordinary and unique<br />
restaurant and an experience for us, the contestants,<br />
and the crew as well. It’s quite unusual in that it’s not<br />
just a meal, it’s a process that has been thought out<br />
on so many different levels. It plays on your emotions<br />
and can be surprising or push you out of your<br />
comfort zone. The food is beautiful and presented<br />
by an incredibly skilled team who really believe in<br />
Rasmus [Munk] the head chef’s, vision and passion.<br />
What’s quite scary is you see the what Alchemist<br />
is, and then you look at the man who has created it<br />
and he’s incredibly young. I think he’s about 32 and<br />
super talented. He has some great people around<br />
him because he’s so much more than just a chef.<br />
The restaurant tells a story. It’s like going into Willy<br />
Wonka’s factory, but it’s a restaurant, and it’s quite an<br />
emotional experience.”<br />
Monica: “Yes it was just the most amazing, jawdropping<br />
and theatrical experience you could have.<br />
It’s topped with amazing food that’s done in a way<br />
that’s almost political or a statement. That’s the<br />
theatrical nature of the place, it’s also a show. To<br />
realise a vision like that takes a lot of confidence.<br />
It was a unique experience, or me, for the chefs. To<br />
enter Rasmus’ world and how the team work with<br />
such precision – it’s something our finalists will<br />
take away forever. Like Marcus said it’s like Willy<br />
Wonka’s chocolate factory turned into a restaurant.<br />
There are so many highlights from Alchemist, one of<br />
them is watching Marcus and Gregg dance together.<br />
They gave Strictly a run for their money!”<br />
At these latter points in the series, what’s so special<br />
about moving them out of the MasterChef kitchen?<br />
Gregg: “When you get to the last stages of the<br />
competition you really are pushing the chefs. Each<br />
chef has their own particular cuisine that they’ve<br />
become incredibly skilled at. At these stages what we<br />
do is completely move them out of that comfort zone<br />
and throw them head on into somebody else’s style<br />
or a new environment – at a restaurant or on location.<br />
When they’re under someone’s tutelage or recreating<br />
an incredible and established dish from a top chef, it<br />
can be a style that could have been honed over 20 or<br />
30 years, so it’s a real leveller.”<br />
Watch MasterChef: The Professionals on BBC One<br />
and iPlayer<br />
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Restaurants<br />
Bantof<br />
Nestled in the heart of Soho,<br />
Bantof beckons as a unique and<br />
vibrant culinary oasis, celebrating<br />
the eccentricity of old Soho while<br />
offering exquisite food that pays<br />
homage to creative talents. At the<br />
culinary helm is Michelin chef<br />
Asimakis Chaniotis, the creative<br />
genius behind the restaurant’s<br />
unique menu. His culinary journey<br />
presents a series of signature<br />
dishes designed to be enjoyed<br />
through sharing plates, perfectly<br />
aligning with Bantof’s ethos of<br />
relaxation and collaboration,<br />
adding a new dimension to the<br />
dining experience at Bantof.<br />
What sets Bantof apart is<br />
the ingenious cocktail menu,<br />
masterminded by the talented<br />
SuperNacular team under the<br />
stewardship of the well-known<br />
Jack Sotti from Channel 4’s<br />
Sunday Brunch. This menu<br />
features a delightful fusion<br />
of classic and contemporary<br />
cocktails with an innovative twist,<br />
complementing an extensive<br />
selection of champagne, wine, tea,<br />
and coffee.<br />
In a heartwarming tribute<br />
to Soho’s unique character,<br />
Bantof and SuperNacular have<br />
meticulously curated the ‘Soho<br />
Stories’ cocktail collection, paying<br />
homage to iconic landmarks and<br />
personalities, unveiled through a<br />
series of special events at Bantof<br />
throughout the year.<br />
Additionally, Bantof surprises<br />
and captivates its patrons with<br />
everevolving art exhibitions,<br />
carefully curated by the<br />
restaurant’s team. Upcoming<br />
exhibitions will showcase<br />
emerging talents and celebrated<br />
artists, transforming Bantof into an<br />
artistic sanctuary.<br />
At Bantof, culinary expertise<br />
seamlessly merges with artistry,<br />
creating a harmonious blend of<br />
gastronomy, cocktails, and art, all<br />
in the heart of Soho.<br />
31 Great Windmill St, London<br />
W1D 7LW<br />
07548 373 755<br />
bantof.com<br />
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Arros QD<br />
Arros QD is the result of chef<br />
Quique Dacosta’s lifelong passion<br />
for paella and wood-fired cooking,<br />
brought to life in the heart of<br />
Fitzrovia. Everything revolves<br />
around the six-metre woodfire stove<br />
where the chefs weave their magic.<br />
The menu combines Mediterranean<br />
influences with locally sourced ingredients, accompanied by classic<br />
wines from around the world as well as many undiscovered Spanish<br />
gems that you will find nowhere else in London.<br />
64 Eastcastle Street, London W1W 8NQ | +44 (0)20 3883 3525<br />
www.arrosqd.com<br />
The Gate<br />
Located across three sites in the<br />
heart of London - Marylebone, St<br />
John’s Wood and Hammersmith<br />
- The Gate, London’s celebrated<br />
plant-based restaurants, has been<br />
reinventing meat-free meals with<br />
their flavourful and imaginative<br />
dishes for more than 30 years.<br />
The weekend brunch menu is served<br />
from 10am to 4pm at Marylebone and St John’s Wood.<br />
51 Queen Caroline St, Hammersmith W6 9QL<br />
22-24 Seymour Pl, Marylebone W1H 7NL<br />
87 Allitsen Rd, St John’s Wood NW8 7AS<br />
thegaterestaurants.com<br />
Marugame Udon<br />
Experience the Marugame way of udon,<br />
where skillful hands craft noodles in<br />
an open kitchen, unhurried broths are<br />
prepared, and freshly fried tempura is<br />
topped with complementary condiments<br />
– all served with love. Walk into the<br />
bustling udon kitchen, witness your food<br />
being made, and savour exceptional<br />
quality and value. Marugame’s udon<br />
approach is rooted in Japanese tradition,<br />
crafting udon noodles with simplicity<br />
using wheat flour, water, and salt.<br />
Inspired by Wabi Sabi principles, they<br />
cherish naturalness without pretense.<br />
Marugame’s is committed to offering<br />
30% vegan dishes.<br />
449 The Strand, London WC2R 0QU<br />
marugame.co.uk<br />
The Real Greek<br />
The Real Greek embodies the<br />
culinary heritage of the Eastern<br />
Mediterranean. Taking in the best of<br />
Greece’s gastronomic traditions, from<br />
the hundreds of islands to the fertile<br />
mainland and mountains, as well as<br />
the latest innovations of the capital’s<br />
restaurant scene.<br />
Guests can mix and match from a<br />
selection of three types of meze: Cold,<br />
Hot and Grilled. Vegan dishes include<br />
mouth-watering plant-based dishes<br />
such as their Chickpea Filo Triangles.<br />
For those that want to taste Greece’s<br />
hero street food dish, the Souvlaki at<br />
The Real Greek comes with several<br />
options for fillings.<br />
The Christmas Menu has been<br />
meticulously crafted by Michelinstarred<br />
chef Nikos Karathanos who<br />
has been inspired by his family<br />
recipes and the flavours of his<br />
upbringing.<br />
Find out more at therealgreek.com<br />
Five Guys<br />
Founded in Virginia in 1986 by the<br />
Murrell family and launched in the UK<br />
in 2013 in London’s Covent Garden,<br />
the American-diner style restaurant has<br />
become one of the UK’s most-loved<br />
restaurants. Five Guys prides itself<br />
on using the freshest ingredients, and<br />
customers can find out which local<br />
farm the potatoes have come from by<br />
checking out the restaurant’s notice<br />
board. With delicious burgers grilled<br />
to order and hand-cut fries cooked in<br />
peanut oil to create a mouth-watering<br />
taste, Five Guys prides itself on using<br />
only the freshest ingredients.<br />
Besides great food, Five Guys also<br />
offers Gift Cards and exclusive Five<br />
Guys Merchandise such as this Varsity<br />
Jacket, T-Shirts and Socks.<br />
Find out more at fiveguys.co.uk<br />
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Sweet Treats<br />
Lola’s Cupcakes<br />
Handcrafted by Lola’s Cupcakes master bakers,<br />
their Christmas range adds an extra dash of festive<br />
sweetness to any celebration. Adorned with all the<br />
hallmarks of the season, these creations are almost<br />
too beautiful to eat. You can pre-order this delectable<br />
range right now with delivery and in-store availability<br />
from 22 <strong>November</strong>.<br />
Santa’s Workshop Tall Cake (£75) is swathed in<br />
festive red vanilla buttercream and adorned with<br />
golden chocolate bells, white chocolate candy canes,<br />
mini snowmen, and Christmas sprinkles.<br />
The Night Before Christmas Cake (£55) is a<br />
captivating centrepiece that pays homage to the<br />
festive poem with golden sugar reindeer gliding<br />
across a starry midnight blue sky, concealing a<br />
delicious vanilla or chocolate base.<br />
Santa’s Workshop Christmas Cupcakes (£21.30 for<br />
a box of 6) feature cute elves, gingerbread men, and<br />
more, are perfect for sharing at festive parties.<br />
The delicious Merry & Bright Brownies (£17.70) are<br />
topped with white chocolate elf faces, vibrant candy<br />
canes, charming Christmas trees, friendly snowmen,<br />
and heartwarming ‘Merry Christmas’ plaques.<br />
Explore the full range at lolascupcakes.co.uk<br />
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Badiani<br />
Badiani’s <strong>2023</strong> Christmas Collection includes an<br />
Italian Panettone Classico that’s bursting with candied<br />
fruits and lemon zest, offering a lighter alternative to<br />
our traditional British Christmas Cake. You can also<br />
savour the exclusive Olive Oil Panettone available<br />
in-store, adding a unique savoury twist to the Italian<br />
classic. For dark chocolate lovers, the Panettone Dark<br />
Chocolate is a decadent treat.<br />
All these Panettone options pair wonderfully with<br />
Badiani’s Buontalenti gelato and their delicious<br />
pistachio sauce. This and their other sauces are<br />
perfect for adding a touch of luxurious indulgence to<br />
your festive desserts or can just be enjoying straight<br />
from the spoon!<br />
Find out more at www.badiani1932.com<br />
Creams Cafe<br />
Creams Cafe’s winter menu is a delightful treat for<br />
sweet enthusiasts looking to warm up. Their new<br />
HOT desserts include a Sticky Toffee Hot Skillet,<br />
Spiced Winter Berry Waffle, Caramel Apple Skillet,<br />
and Banoffee Hot Pocket. These creative offerings<br />
blend comforting classics with exciting twists.<br />
Whether you choose the gooey toffee pudding, berry<br />
waffle, apple pie, or banana-filled crepe, they’re<br />
sure to satisfy. Available for dine-in and takeaway,<br />
Creams Cafe is your go-to winter dessert destination.<br />
It’s no wonder that they are the UK’s favourite<br />
dessert parlour. Find out more at creamscafe.com<br />
Crosstown<br />
Indulge in the festive spirit with Crosstown’s luxury<br />
Christmas Doughnuts, available from <strong>November</strong><br />
<strong>2023</strong>. The Gianduja Chocolate & Hazelnut Christmas<br />
Doughnut offers a rich chocolate and hazelnut<br />
experience, with homemade gianduja ganache,<br />
chocolate cake dough, glossy chocolate glaze, hazelnut<br />
nibs, and a touch of gold shimmer.<br />
For a vegan option, try the Ginger, Blackberry & Pear<br />
Christmas Doughnut, featuring a zingy pear and ginger<br />
glaze, blackberry, pear, and ginger compote filling,<br />
sweet pear purée, and a vanilla and candied ginger<br />
crumble.<br />
The Spiced Date & Earl Grey Christmas Dough Bite<br />
combines cardamom and allspice-infused sourdough,<br />
date and cinnamon custard, Earl Grey tea glaze, and<br />
almond shards for a delightful winter treat. Or try one<br />
of the classics. Every bite of these festive doughnuts<br />
brings you closer to the magic of Christmas<br />
Find out more at crosstown.co.uk<br />
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FLAVOUR<br />
Symphony<br />
Christmas at M&S<br />
From the Collection British<br />
Oakham slow-cooked Turkey with<br />
all the trimmings (£45) to fanfavourite<br />
Colin the Caterpillar<br />
dressed in a Christmas jumper<br />
(£12), Marks & Spencer has pulled<br />
out all the stops this year to offer<br />
customers new and old something<br />
very special for your Christmas<br />
table and festive gatherings.<br />
Whether you’re looking for a<br />
stunning centrepiece dish for the<br />
big day or something to snack<br />
on during your favourite festive<br />
movies, there’s something for<br />
all tastes and budgets. Some of<br />
our favourites include: Colin the<br />
Caterpillar’s Greatest Bits (£5),<br />
Very Jelly Munch (£9) and the<br />
Gingerbread musical house tin<br />
(£5). Find these and more at your<br />
nearest Marks & Spencer foodhall.<br />
For Blissful Buffets<br />
Perfect for those looking to play host,<br />
this Tower 4 tray buffet server has<br />
everything you need for a successful<br />
social gathering. The large trays<br />
provide enough space to serve up<br />
a range of ingredients, including<br />
vegetables, meat, curry and much<br />
more. This server also doubles up as a<br />
warming plate, so your food is kept at<br />
a consistently warm temperature and<br />
guests can help themselves throughout<br />
the evening. The adjustable thermostat<br />
lets you easily change the temperature<br />
to ensure all ingredients are cooked at<br />
the correct consistency for delicious<br />
results. Cool touch handles make it<br />
safe and comfortable to serve the food<br />
out to your guests.<br />
£39.99 from towerhousewares.co.uk<br />
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Be Ginspired<br />
The Wine Society’s Gin & Tonic<br />
Case features The Society’s<br />
London Dry Gin alongside a<br />
choice of two tonics together<br />
with dehydrated orange slices<br />
to garnish and an array of tasty<br />
snacks to serve alongside to<br />
provide every gin lover with the<br />
perfect pour this festive season.<br />
£37 from thewinesociety.com<br />
Pentire Perfection<br />
Ideal for those who enjoy<br />
botanical non-alcoholic spirits, the<br />
Pentire Tasting Gift Box features<br />
20cl of both Pentire’s original<br />
herbaceous spirit Adrift and the<br />
invigorating zesty Seaward.<br />
£26 from pentiredrinks.com<br />
OUR FAVOURITES FROM THE WINE SOCIETY<br />
1. Half bottle of Samos Solera Aged Muscat (£23) is an intensely<br />
concentrated with notes of figs, walnuts, and toffee. A luscious Greek<br />
sweet wine that exudes elegance when served after festive dinners.<br />
2. The Society’s Exhibition Crusted Port 2013 (£18.50) has ripe plum<br />
and blackberry notes mingling with herbal, woody complexity. Perfectly<br />
ready to enjoy now making it a festive treat this Christmas.<br />
3. The Society’s Exhibition Central Otago Pinot Noir 2022 (£18.50) is<br />
a ripe and full-bodied New Zealand wine with generous cherry notes,<br />
alongside a good structure and vibrant freshness. Pairs well with roasts.<br />
4. Gewürztraminer, Cave de Turckheim 2021 (£10.50) is a full-bodied,<br />
aromatic wine featuring a typical bouquet of rose petals and spice. With<br />
a delightful balance and freshness, it pairs excellently with curries.<br />
Available from thewinesociety.com<br />
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1. Farhi Milk Chocolate Pistachios<br />
£12.50 from farhi.co.uk<br />
2. Joe & Seph’s Festive Chocolate Popcorn Slab<br />
£8 from joeandsephs.co.uk<br />
3. HAPPi Chocolate Library Collection<br />
£14 from happichoc.com<br />
4. Crosta & Mollica Chocolate Panettone<br />
£9 from Whole Foods Market<br />
5. Montezuma’s Peanut Butter Snowballs<br />
£4.99 from montezumas.co.uk<br />
6. Booja-Booja The Winter Collection £12.99<br />
from Whole Foods Market<br />
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IT’S TIME TO PARTY!<br />
SALCOMBE GIN<br />
The Seamist Gin & Liquid Garnish Gift Set features<br />
a 50cl bottle of Salcombe Gin ‘Rosé Sainte Marie’<br />
accompanied by ‘Seamist’ liquid garnish inspired by<br />
the scent of salty sea air. £55 from salcombegin.com<br />
THE COCKTAIL CO<br />
Warm up this bar quality ready made Hot Apple Gin-<br />
Gle to enjoy a festive blend of premium gins matched<br />
perfectly with Christmas spices, apple and citrus. £15<br />
from the-cocktail-co.com<br />
SOHO STREET COCKTAILS<br />
Cosmopolitan is known as the drink of New York.<br />
Gather your girls to enjoy 10 expertly made cocktails<br />
thanks to this hassle-free 1.5L pouch. Simply shake,<br />
pour and serve. £28.99 from sohostreetcocktails.com<br />
THUNDER TOFFEE VODKA<br />
Thunder Toffee Vodka is a delicious combination of<br />
creamy toffee and crisp ice-cold vodka. It’s already<br />
gained a reputation as the go-to apres ski tipple in the<br />
bars of the French Alps. £23 from Sainsbury’s<br />
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SOHO STREET COCKTAILS<br />
This 1.5L pouch of ready made Pornstar Martini<br />
is made with passion fruit purée, vodka and<br />
vanilla. Just add half a passion fruit and let the<br />
fun begin. £28.99 from sohostreetcocktails.com<br />
PASSOÃ<br />
Passoã, the famous passion fruit liqueur, will help<br />
you give Christmas a little twist and spritz this festive<br />
season. £10-£15 from Sainsbury, Asda, Morrisons,<br />
Amazon Master of Malt, Whisky Exchange<br />
CRACK LIST<br />
Everyone has fond memories of playing<br />
Categories and racking their brains for first<br />
names, professions, countries or cities. Crack<br />
List gives the all-time childhood favourite a<br />
cracking new spin by rolling Categories and<br />
Uno into an exciting card game you can play<br />
with family or friends this festive season.<br />
A frenetic card game that’s played in three<br />
rounds for 2 to 8 players. £20 from Amazon<br />
THE MYSTERY AGENCY<br />
Enjoy an escape room experience in the comfort<br />
of your own home thanks to The Mystery Agency.<br />
Perfect for Christmas, The Vanishing Gambler<br />
mystery box contains a variety of authentic<br />
physical objects and beautifully designed<br />
documents with which you solve multiple puzzles,<br />
crack padlock codes and log into secret websites<br />
to track down a missing casino cheat.<br />
Created by Henry Lewis, writer of West End and<br />
Broadway shows including ‘The Play That Goes<br />
Wrong’ and host of ITV’s quiz show ‘Riddiculous’.<br />
£45 from www.themysteryagency.com<br />
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XMAS<br />
Ti p p l e s<br />
Maestro DOBEL<br />
Informed by 11 generations of<br />
tequila mastery and innovation,<br />
Maestro DOBEL’s single-estate,<br />
multi-aged Añejo is exceptionally<br />
smooth and flavourful thanks to<br />
the brand’s unique approach to<br />
tequila craftmanship. Its distinctive<br />
amber hue is achieved by carefully<br />
blending different vintages from<br />
several phases of the ageing<br />
process, along with an extended 18<br />
months in the barrel. The process<br />
delivers the liquid’s intense richness<br />
and diverse layers of flavour,<br />
ranging from fruity pineapple, apple<br />
and agave to subtle smoke, toasted<br />
oak, and nutty vanilla. Maestro<br />
DOBEL Añejo’s complex character<br />
culminates in a long, smooth, and<br />
refreshing finish. A dynamic tequila<br />
designed to be sipped and savoured.<br />
£79.99 from Selfridges<br />
The Balvenie<br />
The Balvenie French Oak 16 Year<br />
Old is a new cask finished whisky<br />
to feature in the Flavours of The<br />
Balvenie range. The expression<br />
embodies the Speyside distillery’s<br />
signature honeyed character,<br />
alongside a unique twist garnered<br />
from The<br />
Balvenie’s first<br />
use of French Oak<br />
casks in its 129-<br />
year history.<br />
£132 from Clink,<br />
Master of<br />
Malt and The<br />
Whisky Shop<br />
Silent Pool Gin<br />
This beautiful festive gift pack features a full<br />
bottle of Silent Pool Gin Rose Expression which<br />
was made with a rose tea infusion, bringing the<br />
fragrant floral notes to the fore. Joining this<br />
exceptional gin are two branded glasses featuring a<br />
stylish design that won’t look out of place alongside<br />
the Christmas garlands this festive season.<br />
£72 from Master of Malt<br />
Christmas Snow Globe<br />
The snow globe inspired bottle of this seasonal<br />
gin liqueur is adorned with festive scenery, and<br />
the liqueur itself boasts the flavours of orange,<br />
cranberry, and winter spices, to add to that<br />
Christmas feeling. The bottle also lights up and<br />
includes flakes of edible 23kt gold leaf, making<br />
this a mesmerising and rather impressive gift.<br />
£24 from Master of Malt<br />
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Hattiers Rum<br />
Hattiers Resolute Navy Strength<br />
Rum is a blended aged navy<br />
strength rum, made using rums<br />
from Barbados, Australia, Guyana<br />
and Jamaica. With a toasted brown<br />
sugar and charred oak aroma<br />
followed by warm banana, on the<br />
palate it has an intensity of fruit<br />
with pineapple, apple, banana,<br />
mango and a buttery pastry taste<br />
with darker notes of liquorice.<br />
Hattiers Rum was the UK’s first<br />
certified B Corp rum.<br />
£56 from hattiers.com<br />
VIVIR Tequila<br />
VIVIR is the award-winning and<br />
super premium, 100% Agave<br />
Tequila, produced from the finest<br />
Blue Weber Agave. Made to be<br />
sipped and savoured, VIVIR<br />
Tequila Añejo is brimming with<br />
smoky oak, burnt bananas and<br />
chocolate flavours. It was recently<br />
voted best Tequila in the world by<br />
UK experts. Sip it neat or try it in<br />
classic cocktails like the Espresso<br />
Martini or Manhattan.<br />
£53 from vivirtequila.com<br />
BALANCAL<br />
Aged for 8 month in an ex-<br />
Malvasia Madeira Wine Cask,<br />
BALANCAL Double Distilled<br />
Amber is the very first Double<br />
Distilled Rum produced on the<br />
island of Madeira.<br />
It has a subtle aromas of vanilla<br />
and biscuit with notes of honey<br />
and orange peel. On the palate,<br />
it starts with notes of Madeira<br />
Malvasia with a long, dry finish.<br />
£49.50 from haroldandhansa.co.uk<br />
Eden Mill<br />
Eden Mill Amarone Red Wine<br />
Cask Aged Gin is aged for 500<br />
days in an Italian Red Amarone<br />
Cask to create an enchanting<br />
bouquet with red-berry fruit<br />
aromas intermingling with hints<br />
of spice and juniper. On the palate,<br />
notes of raspberry and cassia give<br />
way to sweet vanilla and oak on<br />
the finish. Delicious served with<br />
tonic and a cherry or use it to take<br />
your Negroni to the next level.<br />
£45 from edenmill.com<br />
Desi Daru<br />
Ripe and ready to enjoy, Desi<br />
Daru Mango Vodka is a richly<br />
satisfying flavoured vodka<br />
that combines the sumptuous<br />
sweetness of Indian Alphonso<br />
mangoes with grounding<br />
notes of English wheat. Seven<br />
times distilled for exceptional<br />
smoothness. Within a year of its<br />
launch, it was named <strong>World</strong>’s<br />
Best Flavoured Vodka at the <strong>2023</strong><br />
<strong>World</strong> Vodka Awards.<br />
£45 from desidaru.com<br />
Duppy Share<br />
Duppy Share XO Rum is a blend<br />
of 5, 8 and 12 year finely aged<br />
100% column still rums from<br />
Barbados. On the palate, indulgent<br />
flavours of butter fudge, caramel<br />
and condensed milk delicately<br />
marry with accents of apricot,<br />
vanilla and nutmeg.<br />
£42 from Amazon, John Lewis,<br />
Master of Malt, Whisky Exchange<br />
Mermaid Rum<br />
Mermaid Spiced Rum is aged<br />
between 2-5 years in oak bourbon<br />
whiskey barrels and is infused<br />
with the Isle of Wight Distillery’s<br />
signature botanical rock samphire,<br />
fresh white cherries, apricots,<br />
honey from their beehives and<br />
black salt.<br />
£39.90 from Master of Malt and<br />
isleofwightdistillery.com<br />
Avallen<br />
Avallen Calvados is an apple<br />
Calvados, which is made from<br />
nothing but apples, water and<br />
time, and is completely natural<br />
with no additives or added sugar.<br />
In addition to being a certified<br />
B-corp company, Avallen is now<br />
available in a paper bottle – one of<br />
the first spirits to take this bold,<br />
sustainable move.<br />
£36 from Amazon<br />
Monkey Shoulder<br />
Monkey Shoulder defies whisky<br />
norms, offering endless mixing<br />
possibilities. This vibrant Scotch<br />
blends three Speyside single<br />
malts, resulting in smooth, malty,<br />
and fruity notes which make it<br />
perfect for cocktails. The Monkey<br />
Shoulder gift pack is the ideal<br />
gift for whisky connoisseurs this<br />
Christmas.<br />
£33 from Amazon<br />
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Fabulous Festive Fizz<br />
1. Pommery<br />
Pommery Brut Royal NV is a superb cuvée with notes of red fruit, citrus and white<br />
flower that linger on the palate. The delicacy of the Chardonnay grapes reflect<br />
the unique climate of the Côte des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims vineyards.<br />
Pommery Brut Royal is aged for a minimum of three years 30 metres below<br />
ground to create a sparkling wine that’s perfect for a toast.<br />
£45 from Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Majestic and Ocado<br />
2. Heidsieck Monopole<br />
Light yellow in colour with green highlights, Heidsieck<br />
Monopole Blue Top Brut is rich, toasty and buttery on the<br />
nose. The palate shows a full, fruity and well-structured<br />
combination of blackcurrant, lemon and slight yeastiness.<br />
Lively and moreish, it is a superb aperitif.<br />
£32 from Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Ocado and Morrisons<br />
3. Louis Pommery England<br />
Louis Pommery England is a finely balanced English sparkling wine<br />
from the Pinglestone Estate in Hampshire. It displays characters of<br />
green apple, fresh citrus and honeyed stone fruits with well-integrated<br />
bubbles and a delightful mineral finish.<br />
£29.99 from Waitrose, Ocado, Majestic and<br />
Sainsbury’s<br />
4. Journey’s End<br />
Journey’s End Cap Classique Brut Reserve NV is a high quality<br />
sparkling made in the same way as champagne. A blend of two thirds<br />
Pinot Noir one third Chardonnay Journey’s End’s MCC spends at least<br />
18 months on lees that add a touch of rich yeasty, brioche notes. Crisp<br />
and clean with zesty citrus acidity running throughout this is a super<br />
refreshing and pleasing example from Journey’s End. Delicious paired<br />
with shellfish and sushi.<br />
£22.50 from Noble Green Wines<br />
5. Denbies<br />
Denbies Whitedowns Brut is a delightful English<br />
Sparkling Wine. With fresh citrus aromas and just a hint<br />
of brioche, it is crisp and dry on the palate. The finely balanced<br />
acidity is complimented by an enticing creamy texture and a persistent<br />
length of flavour.<br />
£21.99 from www.denbies.co.uk<br />
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6. Ferrari Trento<br />
The Ferrari Maximum Blanc de Blancs Trentodoc NV is a strict selection of 100% Chardonnay aged<br />
for an average of 30 months on lees, boasting bold notes of citrus fruits with hints of crusty bread and<br />
hazelnuts on the nose. Pairs perfectly with fresh cheese like buffalo mozzarella as well as octopus and<br />
other seafood dishes.<br />
£32 from Harvey Nichols<br />
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7. Codorníu<br />
Codorníu Ars Collecta is a unique blend of grape varieties that come from<br />
two different climatic areas and vineyards where the varieties can show<br />
their best potential. Chardonnay brings freshness and aging potential thanks<br />
to the continental climate. It is rounded out with Xarel·lo and Parellada from<br />
Penedès, which has a Mediterranean climate.<br />
£18 from Ocado<br />
8. Silverhand Estate<br />
Silverhand Estate’s debut release, Silver Reign, is a delightful English<br />
sparkling wine filled with delicate aromas of elderflower, white hedgerow<br />
flowers, pear and apricot. A fine mousse leads to a refreshing finish with<br />
lingering flavours of citrus and ripe stone fruit.<br />
£17 from The Wine Caverns<br />
9. Roger Goulart<br />
Roger Goulart Brut Reserva Cava 2019 is creamy on the<br />
nose, highlighting the fruity notes with a background of<br />
toasted nuts. This delicious finely bubbled Cava is a versatile<br />
wine with fresh acidity, clean white fruit and hints of citrus. It<br />
pairs well with white meats, fish, shell fish and casseroles.<br />
£18.70 from Bentleys Wine Merchants, Harrogate Fine Wine<br />
and Islington Wines<br />
10. Villa Maria<br />
Villa Maria Sparkling Cuvée Brut is made<br />
with 100% New Zealand premium fruit from<br />
vineyards in Gisborne and Hawkes Bay. This<br />
blend provides citrus and floral characters to the<br />
wine while leaving a long lingering dry finish. This wine is created<br />
from the classic duo of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes and has a<br />
long lingering dry finish due to its fine acidity. A perfect aperitif and<br />
excellent with seafood.<br />
£14 from Sainsbury’s<br />
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11. Porte Noire<br />
Porte Noire Petite Porte NV Champagne is a fantastic<br />
everyday champagne. It is refreshing choice of aperitif<br />
with notes of citrus, white pear and fresh brioche.<br />
Ideal for parties, this is a great champagne to share with<br />
friends.<br />
£45.60 from www.portenoire.co.uk<br />
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12. Taittinger<br />
Taittinger Brut Prestige Rosé NV Champagne & Glasses<br />
Gift Set is the perfect gift for champagne lovers this Christmas.<br />
Uniquely packaged in clear glass to show off its pretty pink hues, this<br />
is a benchmark rosé champagne from Taittinger - one of the last great<br />
independent Champagne Houses owned and actively managed by the family<br />
named on the label. Delicate salmon pink in colour, its aromas are fresh<br />
with wild strawberries and a hint of spice. The perfect aperitif and delicious<br />
with fruity desserts.<br />
£65 from John Lewis, Amazon and Champagne Company<br />
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FESTIVE<br />
<strong>Preneur</strong> <strong>World</strong> picks our favourite wines to<br />
impress your guests with during party season<br />
wines<br />
Faustino<br />
Faustino Gran Reserva is complex and elegant, with fruity and spicy<br />
notes. It pairs perfectly with red meat. It also is the ideal accompaniment<br />
for a cheese board, specifically medium-aged cheese. £17.50 from Tesco,<br />
ASDA, Amazon<br />
Tesco Finest<br />
From the award winning Baron de Ley winery, Tesco Finest Rioja<br />
Reserva is carefully aged in fine oak barrels for a minimum of 16<br />
months. It has an intensely concentrated flavour of raspberry with layers<br />
of oak and spice. Best served with roast lamb or beef. £9 from Tesco<br />
Brown Brothers<br />
This Orange Muscat and Flora dessert wine is a must have on the<br />
Christmas table. Sweet and rich yet beautifully balanced, this is a light<br />
and refreshing dessert wine and an ideal pairing with the pudding<br />
course this festive period. £8.50 from Tesco and Waitrose<br />
Brown Brothers<br />
Brown Brothers Tarrango is full of fruity aromas including fresh<br />
berries, cherries and a hint of spice, offering a delicate, dry finish.<br />
Enjoy a glass chilled on its own or share a bottle alongside roast turkey,<br />
peppery cheeses or a spicy curry. £10.34 from Booths<br />
Domaine de la Métairie d’Alon<br />
The Pinot Noir ‘Solaire’ 2017 is an organic wine from France’s Languedoc<br />
region. It has a savoury, earthy quality and a floral fragrance which<br />
develops into rich aromas of raspberry liqueur, ripe cherry and a hint of<br />
dark chocolate. Pairs well with beef or lamb. £26.99 from Majestic<br />
Domaine de la Métairie d’Alon<br />
‘Le Village’ Pinot Noir 2019 has notes of red berries, peonies, roses<br />
and a hint of ginger. The elegant palate is fresh yet round and lifted<br />
by liquorice and white pepper. This organic wine from the Languedoc<br />
region pairs well with roasted game birds. £19.99 from Majestic<br />
Estancia<br />
Estancia Pinot Noir from Monterey County offers enticing hints of<br />
cherry, raspberry, and baking spices that unfold into a silky finish. This<br />
wine is a perfect pair with grilled salmon or glazed ham. £15 from Tesco<br />
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Domaine Lafage<br />
The 2021 Domaine Lafage Maury is a natural sweet wine that comes<br />
from very old Grenache Noir vines growing in the heart of Roussillon,<br />
South of France. It is an intense, rich style of wine with a nice fruity<br />
intensity and balance with a lovely fresh finish. Pair with desserts or<br />
cheeses. From £13 at VINVM, All About Wine, Urban Grapes<br />
Quinta da Pedra Alta<br />
Quinta da Pedra Alta 10 Year Old Tawny Port is light, fresh and fruity<br />
with subtle spice and a beautiful balance of acidity and sweetness. Pair<br />
with cheese or chocolate. From £25 from Cellar Door Wines, Home<br />
Tipple, Master of Malt, ND John Wines, Taurus Wines, Wine Republic<br />
The Ned Noble<br />
The Ned Noble from Marlborough is a lively sweet wine with notes of<br />
ginger & honey and an abundance of aromas of lychee, dried orange<br />
peel and gooseberry jam. One for cheese boards and fruit pavlovas.<br />
£14.99 from Majestic<br />
Marks & Spencer<br />
L’Or du Ciron Sauternes is a sweet dessert wine with aromas of candied<br />
peel and ripe apricots. It has a luscious mouth-feel balanced by a<br />
refreshing acidity so it’s not cloying or sticky. Best served chilled with<br />
pannacotta or strawberry desserts. £14 for 37.5cl from Marks & Spencer<br />
Marks & Spencer<br />
Marks & Sparkle Fizz boasts hints of peach and decadent 22-carat edible<br />
gold leaf foil. Made with chardonnay, this wine is guaranteed to add<br />
some sparkle to Christmas parties. £10 for 75cl from Marks & Spencer<br />
Sp a r k li ng Gi f ts<br />
Billecart-Salmon<br />
Billecart-Salmon is one of the few remaining Champagne houses to<br />
remain family owned and family run. Their limited-edition Christmas<br />
Gift Set encases their exceptional bottles of Brut Réserve and Nicolas<br />
François 2008, encapsulating the essence of sophistication and joy,<br />
making it the perfect present for that special someone in your life.<br />
£205 from Harvey Nichols<br />
Champagne Laurent-Perrier<br />
Champagne Laurent-Perrier’s brand new Cuveé Rosé Petal Robe is the ultimate<br />
table centrepiece that can be re-used to encase the iconic Laurent-Perrier Cuveé<br />
Rosé bottle. Adding a touch of colour and extra layer of indulgence, the Petal Robe’s<br />
unique design draws inspiration from the colour palette found in the liquid itself,<br />
with each individual enamel stroke creating a ‘petal’ pattern throughout. Hues of<br />
soft rose, apricot pinks and even warmer brioche tones are showcased as a result.<br />
£97.99 from Selfridges<br />
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expert<br />
advice<br />
A <strong>Preneur</strong>’s Guide<br />
To Investing in<br />
Jeremy Howard<br />
Jeremy Howard is a leading<br />
trading systems innovator who<br />
made his name transforming<br />
financial markets and driving<br />
technical evolution. As a<br />
Managing Director of Deutsche<br />
Bank, he created the world’s<br />
first online trading platform for<br />
convertible bonds. Jeremy now<br />
combines his technical experience<br />
of building complex systems with<br />
his appreciation of fine wine and<br />
its potential as an alternative asset<br />
class. With the launch of Cru<br />
<strong>World</strong> Wine in 2013, he has<br />
disrupted and modernised a sector<br />
which was famous for poor client<br />
service and outdated systems<br />
and practices. The success of the<br />
Cru <strong>World</strong> Wine platform can<br />
be evidenced in the meteoric<br />
growth of use amongst discerning<br />
collectors across the world. Find<br />
out more at uk.cruworldwine.com<br />
Fine wine<br />
and spirits have an<br />
impressive track<br />
record of investment<br />
performance<br />
Fine Wine<br />
Jeremy Howard, Co-Founder of Cru <strong>World</strong><br />
Wine, writes about the use of stealth wealth in<br />
the alternative investment market of fine wine<br />
STEALTH WEALTH AND<br />
LUXURY<br />
The term ‘stealth wealth’ has<br />
been bandied about since the<br />
astronomic rise of the hit TV show<br />
Succession. Particularly as we<br />
find ourselves in an inflationary<br />
age, overtly ostentatious displays<br />
of wealth are now considered<br />
passé, with many opting for the<br />
‘quiet luxury’ route instead. This<br />
shift in investor behaviour has<br />
seen, and in some cases exposed,<br />
how preneurs are looking to<br />
increase profitability of assets<br />
through diversification and<br />
portfolio growth. From fine art<br />
to trainers, and now even fine<br />
wine and spirits, thanks to the<br />
innovative Cru <strong>World</strong> Wine<br />
platform, alternative investments<br />
are growing at an extraordinary<br />
pace. Clients are indulging their<br />
passions, learning about art,<br />
collectibles and memorabilia,<br />
using their investment funds<br />
to combine self-expression and<br />
expertise to earn dramatic returns.<br />
With rare wines and spirits<br />
currently hugely under-traded,<br />
Cru <strong>World</strong> Wine is transforming<br />
the secondary market by removing<br />
its complexities, allowing growth<br />
to generate at an extraordinary<br />
pace.As certain platforms are able<br />
to remove the risks and obstacles<br />
to fine wine investment, they<br />
arefinally being allowed to take<br />
their place alongside art and other<br />
collectible memorabilia. <strong>Preneur</strong>s<br />
are increasingly indulging and<br />
learning about their passions,<br />
using their investment funds<br />
to combine self-expression and<br />
expertise to earn dramatic returns.<br />
These collectable and fixed supply<br />
assets are produced in strictly<br />
limited quantities so are well<br />
positioned to protect wealth from<br />
the ravages of inflation, acting as<br />
stores of value.<br />
Thanks to Cru <strong>World</strong> Wine’s<br />
investment in research and<br />
development, the risks and<br />
obstacles to fine wine investment<br />
are being swept away, and fine<br />
wine and spirits are finally taking<br />
their place alongside art and other<br />
collectible memorabilia. With Cru,<br />
anyone can accumulate a portfolio<br />
of high value wines starting with<br />
an initial investment as little as<br />
£50.<br />
WINE AS AN ALTERNATIVE<br />
ASSET CLASS<br />
Wine sits at the heart of<br />
alternative assets - alongside<br />
fashion, art and contemporary<br />
collectibles - enabling investors<br />
to display their discernment and<br />
acumen while enjoying the finer<br />
things in life. To date, fine wine<br />
and spirits have an impressive<br />
track record of investment<br />
performance and through the tools<br />
that a few key companies such as<br />
Cru <strong>World</strong> Wine have successfully<br />
built, along with research notes<br />
and video explainers produced,<br />
the profile of the product as a<br />
viable alternative asset class and<br />
desirable commodity<br />
INVESTMENT TIPS<br />
It is important to remember that<br />
as with any investment, patience<br />
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is key. Building a successful,<br />
diversified portfolio across the top<br />
investment grade regions takes<br />
time to deliver key returns.<br />
<strong>Preneur</strong>s should always select<br />
a reputable platform, as one<br />
would with any investment<br />
provider. When selecting which<br />
wines to invest in, it is always<br />
recommended to buy the best<br />
quality wines you can afford.<br />
Important considerations to<br />
make include selecting high<br />
scoring wines from reputable<br />
critics, wines from renowned<br />
producers and particularly those<br />
with plenty of ‘drinking time’<br />
left. This refers to the wine’s best<br />
drinking time window - the longer<br />
the time means the longer price<br />
appreciation.<br />
A professional storage facility for<br />
your wine is paramount, and as<br />
tempting as it may be, you should<br />
never store your wine at home. By<br />
using a professional facility, which<br />
many platforms including Cru<br />
<strong>World</strong> Wine provide within their<br />
service, you will not only avoid<br />
paying sales tax and duty, but you<br />
will be safe in the knowledge that<br />
your assets will remain in perfect<br />
condition. It’s worth noting that<br />
storage is charged on a ‘per case’<br />
basis, so the lower the value of the<br />
wine, the higher the percentage<br />
storage fee.<br />
WHAT ARE PRENEURS<br />
INVESTING IN?<br />
Certain maisons and vintages<br />
are thrown around so often that<br />
choosing what to invest in can<br />
become overwhelming. However,<br />
most platforms will provide<br />
details on each wine listed and<br />
with Cru <strong>World</strong> Wine’s integrated<br />
AI technology, preneurs can delve<br />
deeper into their choices to ensure<br />
they are making an informed<br />
decision before parting with their<br />
money. Our upcoming new onthe-go<br />
technology, which is being<br />
released for consumer use very<br />
soon, will also make this even<br />
easier than before and welcome<br />
in a new generation of budding or<br />
existing fine wine investors.<br />
Here are three suggested fine<br />
wines that have proven to be<br />
successful, and that our analysis<br />
shows to be worth investing in<br />
right now. Each wine is celebrated<br />
for its prestige and high point<br />
scoring from among the world’s<br />
most revered critics. It is worth<br />
remembering that collecting<br />
vintage has also been a pretty<br />
savvy investment over the past<br />
decade, with the best names, from<br />
the best years, seeing some eyewatering<br />
price gains.<br />
Some excellent returns have been<br />
achieved in relatively short time<br />
periods. One of our favourite<br />
recommendations right now is<br />
the Super Tuscan (Italian) wine<br />
Sassicaia 2016. This has a perfect<br />
100 points score from Wine<br />
Advocate. Released in 2019 at<br />
£1,080 a case, this has already<br />
risen to over £2,000 today.<br />
Louis Roederer Cristal 2002 is<br />
a good example of steady price<br />
appreciation over a longer time<br />
period. First released in early 2008<br />
after a period of ageing in the<br />
bottle in Champagne, this hit the<br />
market at £800 case. Today, that<br />
same case trades at £1,850, a gain<br />
of over 130%. Larger formats of<br />
this Champagne are even higher<br />
in price. Underpinned by a 100<br />
points score from leading critic<br />
Antonio Galloni, this iconic<br />
Champagne remains one of our<br />
top long-term recommendations.<br />
Some of the best performance<br />
in recent years has come at the<br />
very pinnacle of the market.<br />
No category exemplifies this<br />
more than the finest wines of<br />
Burgundy. These have exploded in<br />
popularity over the past couple of<br />
decades, and their tiny production<br />
quantities have resulted in some<br />
eye-watering gains.<br />
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti’s<br />
La Romanée-Conti 2005 first<br />
traded in 2008 at around £7,800<br />
per bottle (these wines are so rare<br />
and valuable that they generally<br />
don’t trade in full cases). Backed<br />
by a perfect 100 points by Neal<br />
Martin, this wine today - if you<br />
can buy it at all - will cost you at<br />
least £21,000 per bottle. Obviously<br />
this is a tidy sum to spend on a<br />
bottle of wine, but it is 50% below<br />
the price of an average Birkin<br />
handbag. And remember that the<br />
average sale price for an Andy<br />
Warhol print today now exceeds<br />
US$ 1 million. We therefore have<br />
no difficulty in recommending<br />
a wine like this as a wealthpreserver<br />
for our inflationary age.<br />
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On The Road<br />
LEXUS NX: A TRUE MARVEL OF<br />
AUTOMOTIVE EXCELLENCE<br />
The Lexus NX 450h seamlessly blends luxurious comfort, cutting-edge<br />
technology, and exceptional fuel efficiency, making it the ideal choice for<br />
discerning families seeking automotive perfection<br />
LEADING-EDGE DESIGN<br />
The moment I laid eyes on the<br />
Lexus NX 450h, I knew we<br />
were in for a treat. Its sleek,<br />
aerodynamic contours and<br />
captivating spindle grille exuded<br />
an air of elegance that effortlessly<br />
turned heads at every corner. The<br />
meticulous craftsmanship and<br />
attention to detail were apparent<br />
in every curve and crease, making<br />
this mid-size luxury SUV an<br />
undeniable masterpiece on wheels.<br />
TAZUNA CONCEPT<br />
Stepping inside the cabin, I was<br />
greeted by the Tazuna driver’s<br />
cockpit concept—an ingenious<br />
design that seamlessly integrates<br />
intuitive controls and luxurious<br />
comfort. The driver-focused<br />
layout allowed me to effortlessly<br />
access all the essential functions,<br />
ensuring a truly immersive driving<br />
experience. The sumptuous<br />
leather upholstery embraced us<br />
in its embrace, cocooning our<br />
family in a realm of opulence as<br />
we embarked on our enchanting<br />
journey.<br />
LUXURIOUS COMFORT<br />
Long journeys were transformed<br />
into rejuvenating escapades,<br />
thanks to the indulgent loungelike<br />
comfort offered by the Lexus<br />
NX 450h. The ergonomic seats<br />
provided exceptional support,<br />
cradling us in a sea of tranquility<br />
while our little one drifted off<br />
to sleep. Abundant legroom and<br />
clever storage solutions catered<br />
to our every need, effortlessly<br />
accommodating the necessities of<br />
family life without compromising<br />
on elegance.<br />
CUTTING-EDGE TECH<br />
The Lexus NX 450h took<br />
technology to dazzling heights,<br />
presenting an array of cutting-edge<br />
features that left us awe-inspired.<br />
The intuitive infotainment system,<br />
complete with a high-resolution<br />
display, seamlessly integrated<br />
with our smartphones, allowing<br />
us to effortlessly navigate, stream<br />
music, and make calls with a<br />
mere touch. The advanced safety<br />
systems, including blind-spot<br />
monitoring and lane-keep assist,<br />
ensured peace of mind, knowing<br />
that our precious cargo was wellprotected.<br />
EXCEPTIONAL EFFICIENCY<br />
As environmentally conscious<br />
parents, the exceptional fuel<br />
efficiency of the Lexus NX 450h<br />
was a game-changer. Leveraging<br />
more than 15 years of hybrid<br />
technology expertise, this plug-in<br />
hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV)<br />
pushed the boundaries of ecofriendly<br />
motoring. With CO2<br />
emissions as low as 21g/km and an<br />
astonishing fuel economy of up to<br />
313.8mpg, we cruised through our<br />
adventure with a lighter carbon<br />
footprint, setting an example for<br />
future generations.<br />
EXPLORE ELECTRIC POWER<br />
The NX 450h+’s powerful battery<br />
and superior efficiency granted us<br />
the freedom to venture beyond the<br />
beaten path. With an impressive<br />
electric range of 42 to 46 miles<br />
in the combined WLTP cycle,<br />
we could explore breathtaking<br />
landscapes without relying on<br />
fossil fuels. Its ability to reach<br />
speeds of up to 83mph in allelectric<br />
mode ensured that our<br />
eco-conscious endeavours were<br />
not limited by the road ahead.<br />
POWERFUL PERFORMANCE<br />
While prioritizing sustainability,<br />
the Lexus NX 450h didn’t<br />
compromise on performance. With<br />
a maximum output of 305bhp/227<br />
kW and acceleration from<br />
0-62mph in a mere 6.3 seconds, it<br />
effortlessly conquered any road.<br />
The intelligent E-Four electric<br />
all-wheel drive system provided<br />
enhanced grip and stability,<br />
making winding country lanes<br />
and sandy coastal roads feel like a<br />
piece of cake.<br />
FAMILY COMPANION<br />
Throughout our unforgettable<br />
journey, the Lexus NX 450h<br />
proved to be the perfect<br />
companion for discerning parents.<br />
Its towing capacity of 1.5 tonnes<br />
allowed us to effortlessly bring<br />
along bicycles and a small trailer,<br />
while the spacious cargo area<br />
accommodated all our luggage<br />
with ease. With its exquisite blend<br />
of luxury, sustainability, and<br />
family-oriented features, the NX<br />
450h ensured that every moment<br />
spent together was filled with joy<br />
and wonder.<br />
The Lexus NX 450h - where<br />
luxury, sustainability, and family<br />
needs harmoniously converge to<br />
create an extraordinary driving<br />
experience that transcends the<br />
ordinary.<br />
For prices and more information,<br />
please visit lexus.co.uk<br />
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Get Behind<br />
The Wheel With<br />
<strong>Preneur</strong> <strong>World</strong><br />
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6Family Days Out With<br />
<strong>Preneur</strong> <strong>World</strong><br />
1<br />
London Zoo<br />
Experience the magic of wildlife this winter<br />
at London Zoo, a ZSL conservation zoo in the<br />
heart London. This Christmas, create special<br />
memories with your little ones as they become Santa’s<br />
helpers at elf school, meet Santa in his enchanting<br />
grotto and take home a unique early Christmas gift.<br />
For an extra special treat, upgrade your experience for<br />
marshmallow toasting, a cozy storytelling session with<br />
Mrs. Claus, and a guided Zoo tour.<br />
For further information, please visit londonzoo.org<br />
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, so what better<br />
way to celebrate the season than taking the family on a<br />
fun-filled festive day out to create lasting memories<br />
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2<br />
Blenheim Palace<br />
Embark on a family adventure at Blenheim<br />
Palace Adventure Play where your little<br />
explorers can climb, slide, splash, and zip<br />
through thrilling zones filled with tunnels, bridges,<br />
cargo nets, and hidden chambers. Don’t forget to<br />
savour delicious pizzas, ice cream and drinks at the<br />
Pizzeria which has a menu to suit all tastes.<br />
Please visit blenheimpalace.com to find out more.
3<br />
Leeds Castle<br />
Leeds Castle’s enchanting Christmas event,<br />
inspired by ‘The Lion, the Witch and the<br />
Wardrobe,’ runs from 25 <strong>November</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />
to 1 January 2024. Step into Narnia, meet beloved<br />
characters, and enjoy festive magic in the beautifully<br />
decorated castle. Explore illuminated grounds,<br />
savour delicious treats, and take a ride on a vintage<br />
carousel. Tickets start at £30 for adults and £22.50<br />
for children. Located near Maidstone, Kent, Leeds<br />
Castle is just an hour from London. Get ready for a<br />
magical holiday experience!<br />
For further information, please visit leeds-castle.com<br />
5<br />
Winter Wonderland<br />
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland is said to<br />
be the world’s best destination for festive<br />
fun with all the family. Highlights include<br />
the Magical Ice Kingdom where you can journey<br />
through the nine realms of Norse mythology in<br />
an immersive exploration of a mythical frozen<br />
world, crafted by expert sculptors using over 500<br />
tonnes of ice and snow. Winter Wonderland is<br />
open from 17th <strong>November</strong> to 1st January 2024.<br />
Find out more at hydeparkwinterwonderland.com<br />
4<br />
Science Museum<br />
Experience the joy of music at ‘Turn It<br />
Up,’ a family-friendly event held at the<br />
Science Museum in South Kensington,<br />
London. Discover unique instruments like<br />
the Pyrophone, powered by flames, and meet<br />
Haile, the musical robot. Play with melodies,<br />
harmonies, and AI in a musical Turing test,<br />
and see MiMU Gloves used by stars like<br />
Ariana Grande. ‘Turn It Up’ unlocks the<br />
magic of music, making it accessible and<br />
emotional. Don’t miss this unforgettable<br />
hands-on journey into the world of music!<br />
Find out more at sciencemuseum.org.uk<br />
6<br />
Fairytale Farm<br />
Get ready for a magical Christmas adventure<br />
at the Fairytale Farm! Step into a world where<br />
classic fairy tales, friendly animals, and thrilling<br />
adventures come to life. It’s an enchanting experience<br />
for the entire family. Explore the seven enchanting<br />
zones: Huff and Puff for exciting play, Enchanted Walk<br />
for a sensory fairytale journey, Alfie and Friends for<br />
animal encounters, Fairy Dell with its giant toadstools,<br />
Jack’s Yard to meet fairytale characters, Wilderness<br />
Walk to discover nature’s wonders, and the all-new<br />
Dino Valley with its playful, moving dinosaurs.<br />
To find out how to make your festive season truly<br />
magical, please visit fairytalefarm.co.uk<br />
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City Life<br />
THE MARLO<br />
The Apartment Collection by Native Places is a curated<br />
selection of design-led, fully equipped apartments that ideal<br />
for those looking to stay a while in London’s neighbourhoods<br />
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In the heart of cosmopolitan Marylebone village lies<br />
a hidden gem that seamlessly blends the comfort of<br />
home with the indulgence of luxury - The Marlo,<br />
part of the newly launched Native Places’ Apartment<br />
Collection. I recently had the pleasure of experiencing<br />
this boutique oasis, and it’s safe to say that The Marlo<br />
has set a new standard for extended stays in the heart<br />
of London.<br />
The Apartment Collection, curated by leading UK<br />
lifestyle aparthotel brand Native Places, is a selection<br />
of design-led, fully equipped apartments strategically<br />
located in prime London neighbourhoods. The<br />
Marlo, one of its flagship properties, comprises 31<br />
thoughtfully designed apartments, offering a private<br />
retreat in the heart of Marylebone.<br />
Upon entering The Marlo, you’re greeted by a<br />
chic, contemporary design that exudes warmth and<br />
sophistication. The self-contained units are a perfect<br />
balance of style and functionality, allowing guests to<br />
move and work freely, mirroring the comfort of their<br />
own home. The average property size of 500 sq. ft<br />
ensures ample space to live, work, and relax.<br />
The location of The Marlo is nothing short of perfect.<br />
Nestled in the heart of Marylebone, guests can easily<br />
immerse themselves in the local charm. A short stroll<br />
takes you to Marylebone High Street, adorned with<br />
magical Christmas lights during the festive season.<br />
You can ensure a delightful start to the day by popping<br />
into the local Waitrose for an almond croissant and<br />
for something more decadent, how about a pistachio<br />
macaron from the nearby PAUL bakery.<br />
For those who appreciate fresh produce and a vibrant<br />
atmosphere, the Sunday Farmers Market (10 am - 12<br />
pm) is a must-visit, offering a delightful array of<br />
local goods. The Marlo’s location allows guests to<br />
seamlessly blend into the rhythm of Marylebone’s<br />
lively community while still enjoying the privacy and<br />
comfort of a fully equipped apartment.<br />
The Marlo distinguishes itself from traditional<br />
aparthotels by offering a more intimate experience.<br />
With a private courtyard garden, residents can<br />
escape the urban hustle and enjoy a moment of<br />
tranquility. The attention to detail and commitment to<br />
sustainability are evident, aligning with Native Places’<br />
broader mission to reduce carbon emissions across its<br />
portfolio.<br />
The Apartment Collection’s focus on providing a<br />
“home away from home” is truly embodied at The<br />
Marlo. The fully equipped kitchen and dining space<br />
invite guests to savour home-cooked meals or indulge<br />
in the diverse culinary offerings of Marylebone. Highspeed<br />
Wi-Fi and dedicated workspaces cater to the<br />
needs of business travellers, ensuring a seamless blend<br />
of work and leisure.<br />
The Marlo at Marylebone stands as a testament to<br />
Native Places’ commitment to redefine extended stays<br />
in the heart of London. Whether you’re relocating<br />
for business, embarking on a leisurely adventure, or<br />
simply seeking a tranquil escape, The Marlo offers an<br />
unparalleled experience. As Native Places’ ambitious<br />
growth plan unfolds, The Apartment Collection is set<br />
to be a beacon of refined living in London, with the<br />
aim of adding four additional properties by 2025. To<br />
truly immerse yourself in the heart of Marylebone,<br />
The Marlo is not just a place to stay; it’s a place to call<br />
home.<br />
The Marlo<br />
4 Blandford Street, London W1U 4BX<br />
www.themarlo.co.uk<br />
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Situated at the heart of Liverpool, this iconic<br />
hotel effortlessly combines opulence with<br />
accessibility, making it the ultimate choice for<br />
corporate voyagers attending business events<br />
Nestled within the cherished<br />
walls of the Grade II-listed<br />
Royal Insurance Building, Aloft<br />
Liverpool stands as an exquisite<br />
haven for discerning business<br />
travellers seeking a blend of<br />
history and contemporary<br />
comforts.<br />
Aloft Liverpool commands a<br />
prime location, offering unrivalled<br />
proximity to Liverpool’s<br />
renowned landmarks. From The<br />
Pier Head to The Royal Albert<br />
Dock, including the captivating<br />
Beatles Story Museum, the<br />
hotel’s surroundings are infused<br />
with cultural significance.<br />
For business travellers, the<br />
convenience of being within reach<br />
of the Liverpool Echo Arena<br />
and Convention Centre ensures<br />
that engagements are seamlessly<br />
managed.<br />
As a sanctuary for business<br />
travellers, Aloft Liverpool ensures<br />
seamless connectivity with free<br />
hotel-wide wireless High-Speed<br />
Internet Access. The re:mix<br />
lounge serves as a dynamic space<br />
for networking and relaxation,<br />
while the WXYZ Bar offers a<br />
vibrant ambiance for mingling<br />
with colleagues and friends.<br />
Discerning business guests can<br />
retreat to the resplendent Aloft<br />
and Savvy styled rooms, each<br />
a sanctuary of comfort and<br />
sophistication. The signature<br />
platform-bed beckons relaxation,<br />
while the walk-in shower and<br />
custom Bliss Spa amenities cater<br />
to the most discerning tastes. The<br />
plug and play connectivity station,<br />
linking to an LCD TV, transforms<br />
workspaces into personal hubs of<br />
productivity.<br />
Aloft Liverpool’s culinary<br />
offerings are nothing short of a<br />
gastronomic journey. The NYL<br />
restaurant and bar draw inspiration<br />
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from the vibrant culinary tapestry<br />
of New York City. With Michelin<br />
Guide recommendations, this<br />
establishment promises delectable<br />
cuisine and exquisite cocktails,<br />
elevating business dinners into<br />
unforgettable experiences. For<br />
those seeking quick bites, re:fuel<br />
by Aloft caters to all tastes,<br />
offering sweet and healthy snacks.<br />
Aloft Liverpool goes beyond<br />
mere accommodation, boasting<br />
an array of sophisticated meeting<br />
rooms and event spaces designed<br />
to cater to the needs of discerning<br />
business travellers. The hotel’s<br />
commitment to functionality<br />
and aesthetics is evident through<br />
the infusion of natural daylight<br />
in all its stylish meeting rooms,<br />
fostering an environment<br />
that stimulates creativity and<br />
productivity. Complimentary Wi-<br />
Fi access ensures uninterrupted<br />
connectivity, a vital asset for<br />
successful conferences and<br />
presentations.<br />
For the modern business traveller,<br />
Aloft Liverpool emerges<br />
as an unparalleled choice.<br />
From state-of-the-art meeting<br />
rooms that seamlessly merge<br />
sophistication with functionality<br />
and a strategic location that<br />
harmonises convenience with<br />
leisure to its meticulously<br />
designed guestrooms and<br />
exceptional dining experiences,<br />
Aloft Liverpool encapsulates the<br />
essence of modern business travel,<br />
redefining business stays as an<br />
exploration of sophistication and<br />
convenience. This Liverpool hotel<br />
is the ultimate choice for business<br />
travellers who demand nothing<br />
less than excellence.<br />
No. 1 North John Street,<br />
Liverpool L2 5QW<br />
0151 294 3970<br />
www.aloftliverpool.com
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Country Life<br />
The Kingham Plough<br />
Nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, the Kingham<br />
Plough stands as one of the UK’s most renowned pubs<br />
with rooms. The history of this charming establishment<br />
is rich, and its legacy was gracefully passed into the<br />
hands of experienced hospitality operators, Matt and<br />
Katie Beamish, in late 2019. Having worked with<br />
culinary legends such as Raymond Blanc, Jamie Oliver,<br />
and Fergus Henderson, their expertise shines through in<br />
every aspect of the Kingham Plough.<br />
The communal spaces and six guest rooms, all housed<br />
in a 17th-century Cotswold pub, were meticulously<br />
refurbished in 2020. The interiors are a delightful<br />
blend of country antiques, stylish upholstery, quirky<br />
vintage finds, and original artwork, some by renowned<br />
20th-century artists. The result is a warm and inviting<br />
atmosphere that perfectly complements the picturesque<br />
surroundings.<br />
As a true pub, the Kingham Plough takes pride in its<br />
well-kept selection of craft ales, local beers from Hook<br />
Norton Brewery, a curated wine list, and expertly<br />
crafted seasonal cocktails. In the kitchen, you’ll find<br />
culinary magic happening with some exceptional<br />
suppliers being chosen.<br />
For those seeking a peaceful country hideaway, the<br />
Kingham Plough offers a luxurious two-bedroom<br />
self-catering cottage known as Little Barn, located<br />
a short distance from the pub. With amenities like a<br />
wood burner, a fully equipped kitchen, WiFi, outdoor<br />
space with a BBQ, and off-road parking, it’s the perfect<br />
choice for those looking to escape and unwind.<br />
During my stay at the Kingham Plough, I experienced<br />
the heartwarming combination of the rustic charm of<br />
the Cotswolds and the modern comforts provided by<br />
this delightful pub with rooms. Everything from the<br />
log fire in the bar/dining area and the meticulously<br />
designed interiors to the attention to detail at Little<br />
Barn, including the mini faux sheepskin rugs and<br />
Scrabble game, made it feel like a true home away from<br />
home. And let’s not forget the culinary delights – the<br />
food was divine, offering a taste of the local produce<br />
and a touch of Mediterranean flair. The Kingham<br />
Plough is a true gem, and I wholeheartedly recommend<br />
it for anyone seeking a cosy and memorable getaway in<br />
the beautiful Cotswolds countryside.<br />
The Green, Kingham, Oxfordshire OX7 6YD<br />
01608 658 327 | www.thekinghamplough.co.uk<br />
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Rooms are<br />
decorated in<br />
chic country<br />
style to suit the<br />
rural setting<br />
The flavourful<br />
menu of modern<br />
British dishes<br />
& pub classics<br />
champions local<br />
artisan products<br />
and seasonal<br />
ingredients<br />
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The Crown Inn<br />
This charming pub with rooms at the heart of the<br />
picture-perfect village of Church Enstone serves<br />
fantastic modern British dishes with a twist<br />
Nestled in the idyllic Cotswolds<br />
village of Church Enstone, The<br />
Crown is more than just a pub with<br />
rooms; it’s a warm and welcoming<br />
family. My experience here,<br />
especially on fireworks night,<br />
was nothing short of magical. Not<br />
being a local, I was initially unsure<br />
about where to go and what to do,<br />
but the staff at The Crown made<br />
me feel right at home.<br />
The whole venue exudes a sense<br />
of togetherness that’s hard to find<br />
elsewhere. The staff went above<br />
and beyond, offering not only<br />
their personal recommendations<br />
but also consulting with the locals<br />
and regulars for their insider tips.<br />
One staff member even shared<br />
her love for the place, mentioning<br />
how she would come in on her day<br />
off just to soak in the welcoming<br />
atmosphere.<br />
The atmosphere at The Crown<br />
is further complemented by<br />
the divine food they serve. The<br />
kitchen, led by the talented<br />
former sous chef of The Kingham<br />
Plough, Jason Christie, offers a<br />
mouthwatering array of modern<br />
British dishes. The seasonal<br />
menus feature innovative twists<br />
and reimagined pub classics, all<br />
crafted from the finest fresh, local<br />
ingredients.<br />
The charming interior feels like a<br />
cosy country retreat. The exposed<br />
oak beams, Cotswold stone walls,<br />
reclaimed timber floors, and<br />
vintage furnishings create a warm<br />
and inviting ambiance. Original<br />
contemporary artworks and old<br />
photographs adorn the walls,<br />
adding a personal touch to the<br />
decor.<br />
Upstairs, the guestrooms are<br />
elegantly furnished, offering a<br />
comfortable and luxurious retreat.<br />
The rooms boast king-size double<br />
or twin beds, upholstered in<br />
sumptuous fabrics, and the ensuite<br />
bathrooms are a haven of<br />
relaxation with their stand-alone<br />
tubs and contemporary showers.<br />
Surrounded by the breathtaking<br />
Cotswolds countryside, The<br />
Crown is ideally located for<br />
exploring nearby attractions<br />
like Chipping Norton, Blenheim<br />
Palace, and Soho Farmhouse.<br />
Whether you’re in the mood for<br />
sightseeing, shopping in Oxford<br />
or Stratford-upon-Avon, or just<br />
taking in the scenic beauty, The<br />
Crown is the perfect home base for<br />
your Cotswolds adventure.<br />
Mill Lane, Church Enstone,<br />
Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire<br />
OX7 4NN | 01608 677 262<br />
www.crowninnenstone.co.uk<br />
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The Hare at Milton<br />
Dining at this destination pub in the picturesque<br />
village of Milton-under-Wychwood is a must!<br />
I recently had the pleasure of dining<br />
at The Hare at Milton, a charming<br />
sister pub to The Kingham Plough<br />
and The Crown Inn. Located<br />
on the picturesque Oxfordshire-<br />
Gloucestershire border, it’s right<br />
in the heart of the Cotswolds,<br />
nestled within the ‘golden’ triangle<br />
of Burford, Chipping Norton, and<br />
Stow-on-the-Wold. The pub, owned<br />
by the dynamic husband-and-wife<br />
team of Matt and Katie Beamish, is a<br />
true gem.<br />
Upon stepping into The Hare, you’re<br />
immediately struck by the inviting<br />
and tasteful interior. Every nook<br />
and cranny has been thoughtfully<br />
renovated and restored, giving<br />
it a contemporary rustic vibe.<br />
The marble-topped bar and the<br />
harmonious blend of dark greens,<br />
inky blues, and greys, combined with<br />
an array of mismatched antique and<br />
vintage country furnishings, create<br />
an atmosphere of warm elegance.<br />
Velvet-covered armchairs, natural<br />
linens, and vintage prints add to the<br />
cosy and welcoming ambiance.<br />
The star of the show at The Hare<br />
is undoubtedly the seafood. The<br />
extensive choice of seafood specials<br />
is a seafood lover’s dream. The<br />
daily-changing blackboard fish menu<br />
is a testament to their dedication<br />
to providing fresh and responsibly<br />
sourced fish. This seafood paradise<br />
showcases a selection brought up<br />
daily from Brixham in Devon, and<br />
it’s truly a culinary adventure.<br />
Of course, The Hare offers more<br />
than just seafood. Their a la carte<br />
menu, masterfully crafted by Head<br />
Chef Matt Dare, features locally<br />
sourced meat and game from<br />
specialist suppliers.<br />
On Sundays, The Hare offers a<br />
Sunday Roast that’s not to be<br />
missed. In addition to their regular<br />
menu, there’s an all-day seasonal Bar<br />
Snack Menu and a Children’s Menu,<br />
ensuring that everyone in the family<br />
is catered to. They even provide<br />
water bowls, biscuits, and crispy pig<br />
ears for dogs, so your furry friends<br />
can join in on the fun.<br />
In the heart of the Cotswolds, The<br />
Hare at Milton is a destination pub<br />
that’s well worth a visit. Whether<br />
you’re a seafood enthusiast or<br />
simply looking for exceptional pub<br />
fare in a beautiful setting, The Hare<br />
has something special for everyone.<br />
3 High St, Milton-under-<br />
Wychwood, Oxfordshire OX12 9JL<br />
01993 835763<br />
www.themiltonhare.co.uk<br />
The Hare at Milton is an ancient<br />
Cotswold stone hostelry and the only<br />
pub in Milton-under-Wychwood. It<br />
is a real community hub welcoming<br />
locals & visitors from further afield<br />
and is well-known for its dailychanging<br />
blackboard fish menu<br />
featuring responsibly sourced seafood<br />
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