Preneur World November 2023

PRENEUR 

WORLD 

Active 

Affluent 

Investing in 

Fine Wine 

Luxe 

Lady 

Kenneth 

Branagh 

Oxfordshire 

Staycation 

Tech 

Treats 

Family 

Outings 

November 2023 

Features 

Dining in 

London 

Behind the wheel of 

the Lexus NX 

In this issue: 

Roman Kemp 

Monica Galetti 

Michael McIntyre

CONTENTS 

November 

2023 

MICHAEL MCINTYRE 

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Him Her Home 

4 GIFTS FOR HER 

6 GLAM GIFTS 

8 LUXE LADY 

10 WISHLIST WONDERS 

13 MAKE A STATEMENT 

32 PRENEUR PARADISE 

34 FAB FINDS UNDER 40 

36 

GIFTS FOR 

PARENTPRENEUR 

GIFTS FOR NEW 

50 PARENTS 

70 GIFTS FOR THE HOME 

78 ADVENT CALENDARS 

2 PRENEUR WORLD www.preneur-world.com 

VIP & Celebrity 

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KENNETH BRANAGH’S 

KING LEAR 

MICHAEL MCINTYRE 

TALKS ABOUT THE 

WHEEL 

ROMAN KEMP: THE 

FIGHT FOR YOUNG 

LIVES 

MASTERCHEF: THE 

PROFESSIONALS WITH 

MONICA GALETTI 

Ask The Expert 

12 VICKI WEINBERG 

52 FLORENCE RABATTET 

66 AHMED SALMAN 

76 EMANUELA FISCHER 

82 KAMRAN SALEEM 

104 JEREMY HOWARD 

Food & Drink 

92 SWEET TREATS 

94 FLAVOUR SYMPHONY 

96 TIME TO PARTY 

98 XMAS TIPPLES 

100 FAB FESTIVE FIZZ 

102 FESTIVE WINES 

103 SPARKLING GIFTS 

Features 

16 ACTIVE AFFLUENT 

20 

ADVENTURE READY 

KIDS 

22 TECH-TASTIC GIFTS 

LUXE DIGITAL 

24 LIFESTYLE 

26 NETGEAR ORBI 960 

67 WREATH REFLECTIONS 

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72 

WINTER HOME & 

GARDEN 

DINNER PARTY 

SEASON 

74 KITCHEN COMPANIONS 

80 

FESTIVE FEAST OF 

FLAVOURS 

83 CULINARY 

COMMUNITY 

84 

BEST COOKBOOKS OF 

2023 

106 LEXUS NX 

LEXUS NX

ROMAN KEMP 

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Minipreneur 

42 MINIPRENEUR STYLE 

44 

46 MINI TRENDSETTERS 

48 TINY TRENDSETTERS 

54 

MINIPRENEUR DAPPER 

DARLINGS 

GIFTS FOR 

MINIPRENEURS 

56 MINIPRENEUR’S 

PLAYROOM 

Hospitality 

90 RESTAURANTS 

108 FAMILY DAYS OUT 

110 THE MARLO 

112 ALOFT LIVERPOOL 

114 THE KINGHAM PLOUGH 

116 THE CROWN INN 

117 THE HARE AT MILTON 


FUN ZONE 

60 LITTLE TOYS BIG FUN 

62 10 GIFTS FOR GIRLS 


BOOK CORNER 

KENNETH BRANAGH 

MASTERCHEF: THE PROFESSIONALS 

PRENEUR WORLD 3

Gifts For Her 

Discover the secret to beautiful 

radiant skin with these skincare 

saviours and haircare heroes 

4 PRENEUR WORLD www.preneur-world.com

OLVERUM 

Olverum Bath Oil contains a 

luxurious aromatic blend of 

carefully selected essential oils 

which combine to ease stress 

and relax tension in both mind 

and body. £78 for 250ml from 

uk.olverum.com 

ZELENS 

Rich in omega 3-6-9, Omega 

Shiso Replenishing Serum 

provides instant moisture, 

revives skin comfort and helps 

restore the skin’s natural barrier. 

Skin feels soft, supple and 

soothed. £75 from zelens.com 

GF FABULOSITY 

This nourishing Hair & Scalp 

Recovery Elixir is a leave-in scalp 

treatment which stimulates and 

increases hair growth and scalp 

health with a silky light texture. 

£53 from gffabulosity.com 

INFINITE BY FOREVER 

With revolutionary formulas the 

Infinite by Forever range targets 

ageing from the inside out, and the 

outside in. The product formulas 

combine natural ingredients 

that work together to restore the 

skin’s moisture balance, stimulate 

healthy collagen levels and reduce 

the appearance of fine lines and 

wrinkles. Infinite by Forever’s 

skin conditioning ingredients have 

been specifically formulated to 

work in combination for maximum 

effect. This premium range of 

four products includes a hydrating 

cleanser, a beauty supplement, a 

firming serum and restoring crème. 

£193 from foreverliving.com 

STYLPRO 

Clean your makeup brushes and 

sponges with the game-changing 

STYLPRO Spin & Squeeze with its 

unique method & specially designed 

cleansers. £39.99 from Boots 

PHILIP KINGSLEY 

The Mega Volume Bundle contains full 

size bottles of Body Building Weightless 

Shampoo 170ml and Body Building 

Weightless Conditioner 150ml plus 

Elasticizer Deep-Conditioning Treatment 

40ml and Maximizer Strand Plumping Cream 

20ml. £38 from www.philipkingsley.co.uk 

HAIRSTORY 

Dressed Up provides lightweight 

hold and thermal hair protection 

that shields from hot styling tools 

and damaging, colour-fading UV 

rays. £39 from uk.hairstory.com 

DUCK & DRY 

Make yourself or loved one a 

lucky duck with Duck & Dry’s 

hair care collection for thick hair. 

The ultimate gift set includes a 

full sized Pre-Heat-Primer, Full 

Feathers Nourishing shampoo, 

conditioner and a gorgeous pouch 

for your accessories. £50 from 

duckanddry.com 

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GLAM GIFTS 

FOR BEAUTY 

LOVERS 

1. COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 

hydrates and helps improve skin elasticity. It’s 

enriched with Snail Secretion Filtrate that helps to 

protect the skin from moisture loss. £24 from www. 

boots.com 

2. Pearl Beauty Multi Purpose Lip & Face Sticks offer 

vibrant shades that enhance your daily makeup. The 

ultra-hydrating formula makes blending a breeze. 

Comes in 8 shades. £22 from pearlbeautycosmetics. 

com 

3. lavera Hydro Refresh Face Mist provides an instant 

hydration boost and relieves dryness. The light mist 

absorbs quickly and leaves your skin hydrated and 

refreshed. £15.25 from www.lavera.co.uk 

4. SOS H20 Day Cream SPF 30 leaves skin hydrated 

and nourished. The lightweight formula reduces 

wrinkles and improves skin elasticity and firmness. 

£17 for 50ml from www.sosserum.co.uk 

5. Emolyne Velvet Lip has a weightless, creamy 

formula that glides on, providing intense colour and 

full coverage in one smooth sweep. The Uganda 

shade looks good and does good. £23 from www. 

emolyne.com 

6. Emolyne Eyeshade Creme glides on to create 

sparkling, high-impact eyes. £24 from www.emolyne. 

com 

7. Emolyne Lashline Lacquer is an ultra-precise 

highly-pigmented felt tip liquid liner that glides on 

smoothly with a fast-drying water-based formula for 

a high-impact, smudge-proof finish. £19 from www. 

emolyne.com 

8. OSMO® Scalp Therapy Finishing Crème with Sea 

Buckthorn Fruit Oil helps stimulate blood circulation, 

promoting healthy hair growth. Strengthens hair 

and gives it much more bounce. RRP £14.20 from 

sallybeauty.co.uk 

9. Bettyhula offers a refined skincare experience is 

rooted in natural luxury with tropical scents. Body 

Scrub (£14.99), Antibacterial Hand Cream Gift Set 

(£14.99) and Lip Polish (£7.99) are available from 

bettyhula.co.uk 

10. Nourish London Radiance Firming Facial 

Oil supports cell regeneration and reduces local 

inflammation in the skin. It also improves levels of 

collagen for smoother, firmer skin. £27 from www. 

nourishskinrange.com 

11. Nourish London Nourishing Shower Trio features 

their Relax Shower Gel, Protect Uplifting Shower Gel 

and Soothing Muscle Bath & Shower in handy 100ml 

bottles. £25 from www.nourishskinrange.com 

12. Indeed Labs retinol reface has a 3-in-1 formula 

that works to smooth textured skin, improve the look 

of fine lines and wrinkles, and brighten uneven skin 

tone. £24.99 from Boots and Look Fantastic 

13. SBC Skincare Hydra-Collagen Moisturising Gel 

instantly hydrates your skin, reduces puffiness and 

smoothes the appearance of fine lines for a youthfullooking 

complexion. £24 from sbcskincare.co.uk 

14. Hair Syrup Cleanse & Detox Gift Set is the SOS 

for unhappy scalps, unruly hair & oily lengths. Tough 

on buildup whilst deeply replenishing, this toolkit 

combats excessive scalp build-up whilst attempting to 

rebalance oils. £35 from hairsyrup.co.uk 


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Luxe Lady 

IYASU 

The Elizabeth vegan medical bag is an 

alluringly feminine version of the timeless, 

classic tote bag available in quilted or smooth. 

Its gentle, curvaceous shape, modelled on 

an elliptical base exudes effortless grace. 

Fashioned from eco-friendly and recycled 

materials, it boasts a multitude of useful 

pockets including a removable padded laptop 

bag, complete with A4 document holder and a 

zipped mobile phone pocket. 

Stackers 

This bag features the IYASU 

emblem of the Iris, a flower 

which symbolises faith, 

hope and wisdom. An 

ideal day-to-day doctor’s 

bag, the Elizabeth 

vegan medical bag is 

also perfect for busy 

professionals attending 

conferences and 

travelling on business. 

£275 to £300 from 

iyasubags.com 

and Etsy.com 

This luxury Supersize Jewellery Box, with 

three tiers, is crafted from vegan leather 

in a choice of either white or blush and has 

been finished with a soft velvet lining. It 

comes with a 41 section layer, an 11 section 

layer and a lidded layer so there’s plenty of 

room for rings, earrings, bracelets, charms, 

necklaces and watches. 

£99 from aplaceforeverything.co.uk 

Philipp Plein 

CW Alexander 

Plein Fatale Eau de Parfum is the 

sensual and alluring new fragrance 

from Philipp Plein with an irresistible 

floral gourmand bouquet featuring 

top notes of pink pepper & bergamot, 

heart notes of ylang ylang, jasmine 

& rose and base notes of patchouli, 

sandalwood & vanilla. 

£78 for 50ml exclusively from Boots 

Charles William Alexander’s 

exquisite range of luxury 

pyjamas have been crafted 

using only the finest 

materials and techniques. 

Redefining what it 

means to sleep in style 

and comfort, these 

luxury pyjamas are 

made from the softest 

100% organic cotton and 

are available in the classic range of 

colours including navy. 

Designed for those who appreciate 

classic sophistication, Charles 

William Alexander luxury 

pyjamas are made in genderless 

designs that exude refinement. 

The stitching is impeccable and the 

attention to detail in every button 

and seam showcases a dedication to 

perfection. 

Charles William Alexander luxury 

pyjamas make for the perfect gift for 

yourself or a loved one. 

£150 available from 

charleswilliamalexander.co.uk 

Elie Saab 

Elixir Eau de Parfum is 

the new scent from Elie 

Saab with a floral Ambrée 

bouquet boasting top notes 

of neroli & mandarin, 

heart notes of iris and base 

notes of amber & myrrh. 

£75 for 50ml from Boots 


Craghoppers 

The Narlia Insulated Hooded Jacket is a generously 

padded jacket designed to keep you warm in 

temperatures up to -20°C. Made from part-recycled 

polyester with a part recycled polyester synthetic 

down fill, the Narlia is finished with Craghoppers’ 

plant-based EcoShield DWR to help shake off the 

rain and keep dry. The jacket falls to mid-calf for 

coverage against cold weather and has three roomy 

zipped pockets. It has a full-length two-way centre 

front zip with inner zip guard along with side zips. 

An integrated hood features with a toggle adjuster 

to the back for full crown adjustment and concealed 

elastication to the cuffs. 

£160 from craghoppers.com 

Molton Brown 

Undeniably rich and mysterious, 

the Rose Dunes Eau de Toilette 

from Molton Brown intricately 

layers tart cassis, warm rose 

and earthy patchouli Sulawesi. 

Its intimate, velvety textures 

make it a luxuriously scented 

expression, inspired by the 

silent beauty of the desert. 

£85 from moltonbrown.co.uk 

Cambridge Audio 

Available in black or white, 

these British-designed 

Melomania 1+ earphones have 

won awards for both design 

and performance in 2022. 

Smaller than the average 

true wireless earbuds, they 

use graphene drivers for 

detailed and authentic musical 

reproduction. Enjoy up to 45 

hours battery life, a choice of 

EQ settings and a featherlight, 

4.6g fit. They’re also sweat 

resistant and come with a range 

of tips to find the perfect fit for 

your ears. 

£99.95 from Amazon 

TOG24 

Both wind resistant 

and super warm, the 

Newall Women’s 

Long Padded 

Gilet from TOG24 

features a chunky 

inner collar to keep 

wind and rain out, 

along with press 

stud vents that 

allow for optimum 

temperature control. 

This simple, chunky 

gilet is great for 

pairing with virtually 

any outdoor look 

so you’ll be ready 

to explore the great 

outdoors in no time. 

£77 from tog24.com 

Jewelled Buddha 

The Jewelled Buddha Light Wool Cape Poncho is a 

fashion revelation that combines style with a strong ethical 

commitment. This season’s ultimate style solution, the Light 

Wool Cape Poncho is a versatile masterpiece. Ultra-soft 

and lightweight, it can be worn in 15 stylish 

ways – from a chic poncho to a trendy long 

cardigan or a sleek wrap. 

Crafted with the utmost care, this poncho 

celebrates heritage crafts and supports 

artisan communities, merging modern 

design with traditional craftsmanship. 

The exquisite hues are both elegant 

and versatile, making it perfect for 

everyday casual outfits, a layering 

piece over your work attire, or a 

stunning evening dress accessory. 

The Fusion range is available in four 

exquisite colours including our 

favourite, Plum. Ethical fashion has 

never looked so good! 

£141 from jewelledbuddha.com 

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Wishlist Wonders 

Breath Practice Cards 

Reap the mental and physical benefits of 

breathwork with this essential toolkit, complete 

with 50 vibrantly illustrated breath-exercise 

cards and a 64-page guidebook written by 

Rebecca Moore. 

Breath Practice Cards provide an uplifting, 

screen-free introduction to breathwork 

with simple and easy-to-follow exercises and meditations 

beautifully and accessibly presented on individual cards. In the 

accompanying book, explore the origins, science and benefits of 

this age-old method made popular by Wim Hof and find simple 

sequences to create your own mindful breathwork practice. 

£16 published by Leaping Hare Press 

Urban Green Company 

This Cherry Stone Neck & 

Shoulder Theraphy Pack is great 

for aches and pains including 

period pains and rheumatoid 

arthritis. Simply heat in the 

microwave, or leave in the 

freezer for a few hours. 

Handmade from 2 layers of 

organic cotton and cherry 

stones, it can also be used with 

essential oils like lavender. 


urbangreencompany.co.uk 

Kipling 

The Bina M is a practical and stylish handbag from 

Kipling with a detachable, adjustable shoulder 

strap for versatility. Featuring a roomy zipped main 

compartment and internal pockets, it keeps your 

belongings organised. A perfect companion for 

your workday, shopping trips, or an evening out. 

£88 from kipling.com 

Seasons of the Zodiac 

From energetic Aries to soothing Pisces, this 

new book will help you discover your zodiac 

sign’s “season” and learn how to tap into its 

unique magickal energies to enhance your 

life throughout the year. Lifelong astrologer 

Stephanie Campos offers a complete guide 

to each astrological season 

of the year, telling you what 

to expect, when to expect it, 

and how to make the most 

of each season’s special and 

distinct time in the spotlight. 

£17.99 published by Quarto 

Morris & Co. X August Berg 

Danish watchmakers August Berg have teamed up with Morris & Co. to create the new 

Simply collection made using the finest materials and with the utmost regard for Morris 

& Co.’s heritage patterns. The watches reflect the value of craftsmanship and beauty first 

espoused by William Morris with our favourite being the Simply Strawberry Thief design. 

The double Rose Gold case in 30mm, made of pure high-quality surgical grade stainless 

steel (316L) is paired with an Italian leather Madder Rouge strap. The delicate crown 

features an engraved AB-infinity logo completing the elegant look. The unique Strawberry 

Thief 3D dial is elevated by Rose Gold hands. Japanese Quartz Movement is protected 

by a single domed crystal clear, anti-reflective, scratch-resistant sapphire glass, which 

completes the enchanting look of the August Berg & Morris & Co. Simply collection. 

£249 from augustberg.com 


Power, Purpose, Practice 

Written by internationally recognized tarot 

expert Kerry Ward, this book is all about 

discovering your true self through Astrology, 

Numerology and Tarot. Written 

in a casual, intimate voice and 

bursting with bold, inclusive 

artwork, this spiritual guide 

helps you understand cosmic 

connections and more as you 

explore every facet of your 

personality. 

£16.99 published by Quarto 

Boobydoo 

The Shock Absorber SN109 D+ 

Max Support Sports Bra was 

made for bigger cup sizes 

offering extreme support and 

fuller coverage. Features we love 

include a soft wide under band and a 

non-rub, padded hook and eye clasp for 

breathability and to help prevent chaffing. The 

bra comes with adjustable, padded straps to ensure a 

perfect fit. This bra tends to run small so it’s recommended 

to buy the next size up with the same cup size. 

£38.70 from boobydoo.co.uk 

Rock & Ruddle 

The Shower Power Brush is perfect to use 

on wet hair during hair washing or in the 

shower. It will help to evenly distribute 

your favourite hair conditioner throughout 

your hair whilst detangling efficiently and 

gently. This brush also stimulates your 

scalp and encourages hair growth. Easy to 

clean and light for travel. 

£16 from rockandruddle.com 

Luxe Tones 

Make heads turn with this 

Mali Statement Wraparound 

Irregular White Jewel Ring. 

It features an irregular row of 

shimmering white coloured 

rhinestones which twist 

around the finger to give a 

stunning stacking effect. 

£19 from luxetones.com 

Rock & Ruddle 

The Giraffe design hairbrush will keep 

hair conditioned and silky by spreading 

the natural oils from the scalp to the tips 

of each hair. This brush also detangles 

beautifully without pulling. The charming 

giraffe design was created by celebrated 

artist Clare Mackie. This luxurious 

hairbrush turns brushing hair from a task 

to a treat. 

£34 from rockandruddle.com 

COEUR DE LION 

This GeoCUBE® Iconic Nature 

Chain Necklace in black and 

multicolour from COEUR 

DE LION’s AW23 collection 

brightens the darker months with 

it’s striking and powerful colours. 

The iconic design in a bold array 

of beautiful colours accented by 

black onyx creates a sophisticated 

look which exudes elegance and 

joie de vivre. This contemporary 

necklace adds a touch of glamour 

to any ensemble during the party 

season and beyond. 

£175 from coeur-de-lion.org 

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expert 

advice 

How To Develop A 

Great Product Idea 

Vicki Weinberg is a product creation expert 

specialising in selling on Amazon. She is also 

the host of a weekly podcast for productbased 

businesses and has just published her 

first book, taking aspiring entrepreneurs 

through the process of creating a product 

VICKI WEINBERG 

Vicki Weinberg founded 

Tiny Chipmunk, a bamboo 

baby brand, when her second 

child was just 6 weeks old. 

After years working in 

corporate roles, she wanted 

to work around her family 

and do something where 

the money she earnt didn’t 

necessarily have to equate to 

the hours she put in. Selling 

products seemed to be the 

answer. 

Vicki offers product creation 

support and specialises in 

selling on Amazon. She is 

also the host of a weekly 

podcast for product-based 

entrepreneurs - Bring Your 

Product Idea to Life. 

For more help and advice on 

creating a product to sell, you 

can visit vickiweinberg.com 

Do you own 

or use something 

that you just know 

could be better? 

If you want to create a product to 

sell there are two things that you 

need to do at the outset. 

The first is to come up with 

an original idea. Or, if it’s not 

100% original, it needs to at least 

be unique, or have something 

that distinguishes it from other, 

similar products. 

The second is to ensure there are 

enough people who will buy it. 

The process of creating a product 

can be arduous - but it’s all a bit 

easier if you know your product 

will benefit people - and you’ve 

had their validation! 

You might be wondering how you 

create something that people will 

want to buy? Here are 3 ways 

you can come up with a great 

product idea that your potential 

customers will love. 

1. IS THERE A PROBLEM THAT 

YOU (OR SOMEONE ELSE) HAS 

THAT A PRODUCT COULD 

POTENTIALLY SOLVE? 

If so, firstly, take a look to see 

if there’s a product already out 

there that helps. If there is, and 

it works for you, that’s great. 

Problem solved! But, even if this 

is the case, could you improve 

it further? What adjustments 

could you make so it worked even 

better? 

If there isn’t something that 

already exists, brainstorm what 

a solution might look like. This 

can be as vague as you like for 

now. It’s all about generating 

ideas. 

Next, get some input from other 

people. Firstly, find out if they 

have the same challenge as you. 

(It will also save you a lot of work 

later on, if you find out now that 

this problem or issue only applies 

to you, and therefore isn’t a 

solution that others even need!) 

If you find this is something that 

other people relate to, ask their 

opinions on how it might be 

solved and what they’d be looking 

for in a product. What would 

encourage them to buy it? What 

would it need to have or do? How 

much would they be willing to 

pay for a product like yours? 

Remember, your goal is to sell 

this product, so input from 

potential customers at this early 

stage is really valuable. 

2. DO YOU OWN OR USE 

SOMETHING THAT YOU JUST 

KNOW COULD BE BETTER? 

You’ve probably had the 

experience of buying, or using 

something and just knowing 

it could be better than it is. 

Maybe it’s just a tiny niggle 

or annoyance, or perhaps it’s a 

feature you feel is missing. 

I’m not talking about copying 

other people’s ideas here, or 

knocking what other people 

are doing. I’d never suggest 

that. Instead, I’m talking about 

looking at existing products and 


using your experience with them 

to come up with ways to improve 

them. 

You can also find out what other 

people would change about an 

existing product by looking at 

the reviews online. This can 

be a great way to find out what 

problems your potential customers 

have with existing products (as 

well as what they like) and this 

will be really valuable information 

for you to use in your marketing 

down the line, as you know you’ll 

be creating your own version of 

the product that covers everything 

customers are looking for. 

Having knowledge of the market 

and knowing what other, similar 

products exist, the features they 

have, what they cost and what 

people think about them is really 

valuable information when it 

comes to working out where your 

product will fit. 

3. CONSIDER YOUR OWN 

INTERESTS 

It might be that there’s a particular 

hobby or interest that you have 

and you want to create a product 

around that. Or perhaps there’s 

something very niche and specific 

that you’d love - that just isn’t 

available. 

Provided there are enough other 

people with similar interests, who 

are looking to spend money on 

them, this could be a good place to 

start. 

As always, ask for input from 

others. You might be in clubs, 

or groups that align with your 

interests already. If not, look for 

existing ones online and speak 

with the members. You want to 

ensure that you’re not creating 

something so niche, that only you 

are interested in it! 

WILL PEOPLE ACTUALLY BUY 

YOUR PRODUCT? 

I can’t give a definitive answer, of 

course, but speaking with potential 

customers during the design phase 

really is the key here. If you create 

a product that you love - but it’s 

a product that appeals only to 

you, you’re unlikely to sell any, or 

many. 

However you come up with your 

initial idea, do share and test 

with as many relevant people 

as possible. This gives you the 

best possible chance of creating 

something that your potential 

customers want and need. 

Ma k e A S t a t e me n t 

Florrie & Bird 

This Black & Gold Star Tassel Bag from Florrie & Bird’s crossbody 

collection has been designed for those who crave exquisite style. 

Crafted from opulent black Italian leather, it exudes sophistication 

while remaining versatile. This classic bag with a tassel zip closure 

complements every occasion. Comes with a detachable slim leather strap. 

£45 from florrieandbird.co.uk 

Code8 Beauty 

The Iconoclast Eyeshadow Palette (£47) features a highly pigmented 

formula with long-lasting colour to help create an infinite amount of looks 

from everyday to party. 

The Radiate Beauty Balm (£43) is a buildable, incredibly lightweight BB 

cream that leaves skin looking naturally radiant and smooth. Its special 

formula helps control environmental and sun damage. 

Code8’s Rosso Vivo Lipstick (£40) suits all skin tones to elevate party 

season looks and is likely to become a favourite go-to in the makeup bag. 

The deeply moisturising formula provides comfortable and long-lasting 

wear. 

The Blush Palette (£36) with its silky, lightweight and blendable formula is 

the first blush created using revolutionary Knead Technology. 

All are available from www.codeeight.com 

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Kenneth Branagh 

Theatre Company’s 

King Lear at Wyndham’s 

Theatre offers a unique 

perspective on the 

timeless classic 

Kenneth Branagh’s 

Unique King Lear 

Highlights from KBTC’s production of William Shakespeare’s King Lear 

The Kenneth Branagh Theatre 

Company’s production of 

William Shakespeare’s King 

Lear at Wyndham’s Theatre is a 

notable moment for theatre, as 

Kenneth Branagh, with his long 

and illustrious career directing 

and acting in Shakespearean 

plays, undertakes the formidable 

challenge of both directing and 

starring in this taxing work. 

After an eight-year hiatus, 

Branagh has returned to the 

London stage and to Shakespeare 

with a commendable but divisive 

production of King Lear. The 

ambitious cut-down, radically 

youthful adaptation showcases 

Branagh’s directorial and acting 

prowess during its limited season 

until 9 December. 

At just over two hours with no 

interval, the production condenses 

the Bard’s tragic tale, presenting 

a lean and gripping adaptation 

that captures the essence of 

Lear’s descent into a desolate and 

helpless state of dementia, where 

Branagh genuinely tugs at the 

soul. 

Branagh’s portrayal of King Lear 

The Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company’s production 

of William Shakespeare’s King Lear directed and 

played by Kenneth Branagh is at Wyndham’s Theatre 

until Saturday 9 November 2023. Standard tickets 

start from £20 and are limited to 4 per household. 

Performances take place at 7.30pm Monday to 

Saturday and 2.30pm Saturday. Running time 2 hours 

expertly blends vulnerability 

and strength in a way that 

resonates with the audience. 

His commanding presence on 

stage, coupled with a nuanced 

performance, paints a poignant 

picture of a ruler undone by his 

own tragic flaws. Branagh’s 

seamless transitions between 

moments of rage, heartbreak, 

and fleeting moments of clarity 

showcase his unparalleled skill as 

an actor. 

The KBTC has partnered with 

Branagh’s alma mater, RADA, 

and the company includes young 

talent such as Deborah Alli, Doug 

Colling, Melanie-Joyce Bermudez, 

Jessica Revell, Eleanor de Rohan, 

Joseph Kloska, and Corey 

Mylchreest. This production 

marks the professional debut of 

several RADA graduates, adding 

an extra layer of excitement to this 

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stellar production. 

Under the creative vision of 

Branagh and the production team, 

audiences can expect a visual and 

auditory feast. Set and costumes 

by Jon Bauser, projections by Nina 

Dunn, lighting by Paul Keogan, 

choreography by Aletta Collins, 

and sound design/compositions by 

Ben and Max Ringham contribute 

to the immersive experience that 

defines this production. 

The press night after-party was 

held at Browns Covent Garden 

on 31 October 2023. Guests in 

attendance included Kenneth 

Branagh and the cast in addition to 

actors Sir Derek Jacobi and Tom 

Hiddleston amongst others. 

Kenneth Branagh’s King Lear 

is an ambitious undertaking 

that, despite its shortcomings, 

offers a unique perspective on 

the timeless classic. While some 

may find the production’s radical 

elements refreshing, others may 

yearn for a more traditional and 

cohesive interpretation. In the 

end, Branagh’s return to the 

stage is a commendable effort 

that sparks conversation but may 

leave audiences divided in their 

opinions. Expect a production that 

challenges convention, both in its 

casting choices and directorial 

approach, making for a thoughtprovoking 

night at the theatre. 

The production has a running time 

of approximately 2 hours with no 

interval and ends on 9 December 

2023. 

Don’t miss the opportunity to 

witness Kenneth Branagh’s 

theatrical mastery in person before 

the production transfers to The 

Shed’s Griffin Theatre in New 

York in autumn 2024. 

For more information and 

to book tickets, please visit 

kinglearbranagh.com 

Kenneth Branagh 

Tom Hiddleston

Active Affluent 

An Ideal Jacket For Winter Sailing Enthusiasts 

Lightweight, warm, and waterproof/breathable, Helly Hansen 

has designed the Ægir H2FLOW Midlayer Sailing Jacket 

to be an essential for boat life this winter. The trusted HELLY 

TECH® PROFESSIONAL shell construction keeps sailors dry and 

shielded from the wind. A combination of insulation, Polartec® fleece, 

and H2FLOW technology keeps you warm out at sea, while still 

allowing them to ventilate as needed. Because sailors need maximum 

freedom of movement, the jacket features Y-cut arms, adjustable 

cuffs, and minimal seams. A high protective collar and hand-warming 

pockets enhance protection from the elements. With the environment 

in mind, the shell is made from 100% recycled materials. 

With its impeccable combination of functionality, durability, and 

eco-friendliness, the Ægir H2FLOW Midlayer Sailing Jacket is the 

perfect choice for those who brave the seas in the colder months. When 

the elements are at their fiercest, Helly Hansen has got you covered. 

This midlayer sailing jacket is a top pick for winter sailing adventures. 

£300 from hellyhansen.com 

The Ultimate Running Vest For Women 

Designed for the full-on outdoor enthusiast, the Accelerate Elite Running Gilet 

is a new and improved update on Sweaty Betty’s best-selling running vest 

combining cutting-edge features with eco-conscious craftsmanship. Crafted from 

100% recycled polyamide, this gilet showcases Sweaty Betty’s commitment to 

environmental sustainability. The slight funnel neck and deep shell panelling on 

the sides enhance comfort and protection in challenging outdoor conditions. For 

the style conscious, the elasticated cinch detail at the back provides a feminine 

fit, ensuring both form and function. Safety is paramount with the inclusion of a 

reflective wordmark logo, ensuring you stay visible in low-light conditions. 

£150 from sweatybetty.com 

Gear Up For Adventure 

For the full-on outdoor enthusiast seeking the ultimate in performance 

and protection, the Keela Hydron softshell jacket is a game-changer. 

Crafted for rugged, active outdoor use, it’s your go-to choice for 

biking, hiking, climbing, and even spring skiing. The Hydron is a triple 

threat, combining windproof, water-resistant, and highly breathable 

features to keep you comfortable in ever-changing conditions. Its 

Matrix inner material expertly manages air and moisture, ensuring you 

stay cool and dry during high-intensity activities. The 2-way stretch 

design means your movements are unrestricted, whether you’re scaling 

peaks or pedalling through challenging trails. 

£149.95 from keelaoutdoors.com 


From sensational sailing gear to luxe athleisure wear, here are some of 

our winter favourites for preneurs who live an active lifestyle 

Perfect For Layering When On The Move 

The Men’s Merino Hoody from Keela is a versatile mid or base 

layer designed to optimize warmth and breathability for active 

adventurers. Crafted with precision for trekkers and mountain hikers, 

this 260gsm Merino marvel is your secret weapon against fluctuating 

temperatures. The 100% Merino Wool construction naturally regulates 

body temperature, ensuring you stay comfortable in all conditions. 

Merino Wool naturally resists odours, so you can stay fresh while 

pushing your limits. With flatlock stitching, there is no uncomfortable 

rubbing against your skin, making it the perfect base layer. 


Stay Stylish On The Slopes 

The PRTBUZZERD JR Ski Jacket (£109.99) and SPIKET JR 

Ski Trousers (£89.99) from Protest are the ideal winter gear for 

young adventurers. The ski jacket ensures warmth and dryness 

with a fixed hood, critically taped seams, waist gaiter, and 

impressive 10K water resistance and 10g breathability ratings. 

In addition to comfortable inner cuffs with thumb holes, the 

jacket has multiple pockets including a handy lift pass pocket. 

The SPIKET JR Ski Trousers offer excellent water resistance 

and breathability so kids will stay comfortable all day on the 

slopes. Adjustable waistbands, detachable ski braces, zippered 

side pockets, nylon inner cuffs at the ankles, and a handy ankle 

zipper make these ski trousers the ultimate winter choice. 

Both items feature eco-friendly, PFC-free waterproofing and 

are available from protest.eu/en/gb 

Elevate Your Lounging Experience At Home 

The super cosy Serene Luxe Fleece Pant by Sweaty Betty redefines 

leisurewear with a smart finish, making them the perfect addition to your 

winter wardrobe. Crafted from premium Italian fleece, these pants are 

meticulously designed with a soft cotton blend for a heavenly feel against 

your skin. The loose fit and wide leg silhouette exude an air of relaxed 

sophistication, perfect for lounging in style. The deep, plush waistband 

features an adjustable drawcord, allowing you to customize your fit for 

the perfect, cosy feeling in cooler weather. With the practical addition of 

two side slip pockets, you can keep your essentials within arm’s reach. 

£95 from sweatybetty.com 

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Active Affluent 

From the mountain slopes to the city streets, 

here are some of our winter recommendations for 

lovers of the great outdoors this coming season 

Craghoppers 

The Men’s Insulated Trillick Downhike 

Hooded Jacket from Craghoppers is 

a warming synthetic down jacket, 

fitted with large baffles about its 

part-recycled polyester frame, 

making it the perfect cold weather 

companion. Finished with 

Craghoppers’ plant based DWR 

to keep dry in snowy and rainy 

conditions, this jacket will keep 

you warm in temperatures up to 

-5°C. Five roomy pockets feature 

to help keep plenty of essentials 

close by, an adjustable hem and 

hood combine with a full-length, 

centre-front zip with a studded 

placket to create a tight seal, 

keeping the cold out and warmth 

trapped in. 


Montane 

The Women’s 

Anti-Freeze Lite 

Packable Hooded 

Down Jacket from 

Montane is a warm, 

lightweight, and 

packable down jacket 

that will soon become 

an essential winter layer. 

Designed using recycled 

outer fabric, the Anti-Freeze 

Lite Hooded Down Jacket 

has nano-baffle construction 

that is filled with RDS and 

Track my Down certified 

down. 

Available in various colours 

for men & women. 

£200 from montane.com 

Embrace The Elements 

The Vango Apex Geo 300 is the ultimate tent for those who seek to conquer the untamed wilds while leaving 

a lighter footprint on Mother Earth. Crafted with innovation and sustainability at its core, this marvel is more 

than just a shelter – it’s a testament to Vango’s commitment to preserving the great outdoors. Constructed 

from the revolutionary Protex® Eco fabric, ingeniously woven from discarded single-use plastics, the Apex 

Geo 300 embodies eco-conscious camping without compromising on performance. With an unrivalled 

strength-to-weight ratio in the Vango range, it’s your lightweight ticket to resilience against nature’s tantrums. 

The semi-geodesic shape, purpose-built for year-round trekking, promises unwavering stability even when the 

heavens unleash their fury. The Apex Geo 300 laughs in the face of uneven terrains and merciless weather, 

proving its mettle in the harshest conditions. Whether it’s breezy or stormy, this tent stands resolute as 

your reliable companion. This sanctuary of sustainable luxury invites you to a world of comfort amidst the 

wilderness. The spacious interior offers ample headroom, ensuring you won’t be sacrificing creature comforts 

for your intrepid pursuits. The expansive multi-function 

porch is more than just storage – it’s a haven to concoct 

your trail tales and savour well-earned meals. 

The Vango Apex Geo 300 tent is a fusion of ingenuity, 

strength, and sustainability. As the storm rages on, take 

solace in your eco-friendly fortress, knowing that with 

every rustling leaf and echoing gust, you’re living your 

wildest adventure while safeguarding the planet we hold 

dear. 

£305 from www.vango.co.uk 


Trousers for Tough Adventures 

The Nevis trouser from Keela is an extremely versatile piece of 

kit for your next adventure. Using fabrics from Keela’s Stretch- 

Tec series the Nevis offers optimum movement with contrast 

reinforcement panelling at critical high use areas. Keela Stretch- 

Tec fabrics are sourced for comfort and durability using superior 

yarns. The fabrics are easy care and the quick drying, breathable 

properties are well suited to this all season trekking trouser. 


Shine Bright At Night 

New for autumn 2023, Bodylite have launched their NightVision 

range. Designed to enhance visibility; the multi-use light system 

can be compatible to a variety of Bodylite products making it 

highly adaptable product, whilst providing a sleek streamlined 

product with safety at the core. The Bodylite NightVision LED belt 

is a great option for those looking for a small storage belt whilst 

continuing to be visible, and the Bodylite NightVision light is a 

lightweight light with a wide-angle illumination, providing clear 

visibility of your surroundings without any shaking or bouncing. 

NightVision LED Belt (£17) and NightVision Light (£34.50) are 

available from www.bodylitegear.com 

The Unrivalled British Boat Shoe 

Chatham’s Deck II G2 is the unrivalled British-designed lace up 

boat shoe. Crafted from premium walnut leather with an enhanced 

grip sole, Deck II is moccasin-constructed for an optimal fit and 

handstitched on the last. This leading boat shoe also features the 

new sole spring poron performance cushioning, which is antibacterial 

and offers maximum comfort and shock absorption. The 

durable Deck II G2 boat shoe is also covered by CHatham’s unique 

2-year manufacturer’s guarantee. 

£125 from www.chatham.co.uk 

The Perfect Top For Any Weather 

The Men’s Micro Pulse Top from Keela will quickly 

become an essential part of your outdoor kit. 

Lightweight for use in warmer conditions, and with 

excellent thermal properties for colder climates, 

it’s perfect for use during a variety of activities. Its 

breathable and wickable qualities allow it to work 

well as a mid or base layer. 


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Adventure Ready 

K i dPr e n e u r s 

We’ve chosen the best outdoor 

gear and clothing for full-on outdoor 

adventures with your young heroes 

A Jacket For Young Adventurers 

Every budding young adventurer needs the right 

kit and the Keela Boulder 3-in-1 Jacket offers the 

flexibility to take them from school to the hills. 

Using all the same technology as Keela’s adult 

range, the mid weight waterproof shell protects from 

the rain and wind, while the zip in microfleece, with 

its high warmth to weight ratio, locks in heat while 

wicking moisture away from the skin. 


Cloud Busting Snowsuit 

With zipped pockets, elasticated waist and elasticated cuffs, 

the fleece lined Cloud All in One Kids Snowsuit from 

Mountain Warehouse will keep your child warm in winter. 

Tested to 2,000mm, all seams are taped to make this item 

fully waterproof. The breathable fabric allows perspiration to 

pass out of the garment, keeping kids cool and comfortable. 

Snow Gaiters help to prevent snow getting into the salopettes. 

£74.99 from mountainwarehouse.com 

Barefoot Feeling 

The Lumi Firm Ground is 

Vivobarefoot’s warmest ever 

kids’ winter boot. The Firm 

Ground outsole provides extra 

grip on wet, muddy terrain. 

Made from premium recycled 

materials, the boots feature 

a waterproof membrane, 

removable thermal insole 

and drawstring collar to 

keep out water and snow, 

without sacrificing that 

barefoot feeling. The elastic 

toggle allows for independent 

dressing and the Kids Outdoor 

Adventure Outsole is designed 

for outdoor play on any 

terrain. 

£80 from vivobarefoot.com/uk 

Rainy Day Essentials 

The robust Wet Wednesdays Sou’wester rain hat (right) 

provides protection from the rain. Made from recycled 

polyester it has a PU coating and an asymmetric brim that slants 

down at the back to direct water away from going down the neck. 

£22 from wetwednesdays.co.uk 

The award-winning, 100% waterproof Wet Wednesdays 

Outdoors Rain Jacket & Outdoors Trousers (below) are 

OEKO-TEX® certified, made from phthalate free PU fabric 

with safety conscious reflective 

strips and a child friendly 

fit. They are the perfect 

outerwear to get kids outdoors 

whatever the weather. The 

outer material also has 

a 4-way-stretch to give 

freedom of movement, 

with taped and welded 

seams to ensure they 

are fully windproof 

and waterproof. This 

rain set is designed 

with plenty of growing 

room. £61 from 

wetwednesdays.co.uk 


Fleecy Does It 

Craghoppers Kid’s Valo Half Zip Fleece is a soft midlayer 

designed to for kids who love to explore. It comes 

with two roomy zipped pockets to 

keep your child’s essentials secure. 

The fleece also features elastic 

to the cuffs and hem to help 

seal in the heat and keep out 

bad weather; meaning your 

kids can explore freely as the 

temperature begins to drop 

this winter. 


Convertible Cargo 

Craghoppers Kid’s Kiwi Cargo 

Convertible Trousers offers water 

repellence and a good defence against 

insects. Featuring an adjustable waist, 

these versatile zip off trousers prioritise 

exploring the world anyway you see 

fit and their convertible nature allows 

parents to tailor the trouser to your 

child’s needs. 

The Juniors’ Isfjord Down Vest from Helly 

Hansen looks cool and delivers core warmth 

for any activity. The vest insulation consists 

of 60% duck down and 40% duck feathers for 

lightweight, natural warmth. The sturdy ripstop 

vest fabric will endure season after season, and 

has a PFC-free, water repellent treatment to 

shed light precipitation. 

£110 from hellyhansen.com 


Perfect for Young Explorers 

Deeply Down 

The Kids’ Isfjord Down Winter Jacket from 

Helly Hansen is the essential down jacket for 

kids this winter that’s modern, protective and 

cozy. It’s insulated with premium 60% duck 

down and 40% duck feathers for lightweight, 

natural warmth. The down comes from 

Responsible Down Standard (RDS) sources, 

ensuring that the ducks 

are raised in compliance 

with the principles 

of animal welfare. 

The jacket exterior 

has a PFC-free, water 

repellent treatment to 

shed light precipitation. 

£130 from 

hellyhansen.com 

Spot On 

These colourful toggle-secured 

fleece-lined waterproof wellies 

from Spotty Otter will keep 

kids feet dry, cosy and stylish 

this winter. Made of strong, 

flexible rubbe with reflective 

detailing and grippy soles, 

they can handle the slipperiest 

of terrains. The drawstring 

toggle top stops water 

sneaking in. 

£34.95 from spottyotter.co.uk 

Ideal for Forest School 

This fleece-lined Forest Leader Insulated PU Jacket 

from Spotty Otter is perfect from the playground 

to the great outdoors! Kids will stay toasty warm 

in this insulating, waterproof (8,000mm) and 

windproof jacket. Wind and raindrops are banished 

thanks to its detachable peaked hood and adjustable 

elasticated cuffs. Available in bright red, blue or 

yellow with reflective detailing and zipped pockets. 

£40 from spottyotter.co.uk 

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TECH-TASTIC GIFTS 

Gadgets and technology devices 

that will take the lives of your friends & 

family to the next level this Christmas 

Rock On! 

MARSHALL WILLEN SPEAKER 

Enjoy Marshall’s iconic rock ‘n’ 

roll sound without breaking the 

bank. The Willen speaker delivers 

legendary audio under £100. 

This pocket-sized powerhouse 

boasts over 15 hours of on-the-go 

playtime, ensuring your music 

accompanies every adventure. 

With an impressive IP67 dust- and 

water-resistance rating, this speaker 

is a rugged road companion. 

Experience portability, endurance, 

and sound quality in one compact 

package. Whether indoors or 

outdoors, the Marshall Willen 

speaker keeps the rhythm alive, 

making it the perfect stocking filler 

for your music-loving loved ones. 

£89.99 from John Lewis & Partners 

Ignite Artistic Brilliance 

XENCELABS PEN TABLET SMALL 

Unleash the creative wizardry within your young Picasso 

with the Xencelabs Pen Tablet Small. Crafted to be the 

perfect muse for aspiring artists, this tablet opens a 

digital gateway to artistic exploration from a young age. 

Mirroring the tactile allure of traditional paper, it beckons 

budding talents to embark on digital sketching odysseys 

with the utmost ease. A 16:9 expansive canvas, gently 

bathed in the glow of adjustable LED lights, faithfully 

replicates the inviting texture of paper, framed by elegantly 

seamless edges and adorned with a curvaceous palm rest 

for ergonomic nirvana. The tablet seamlessly connects to 

laptops and monitors wirelessly, thanks to its dongle. 

Complementing the creative voyage are two battery-free 

styluses, catering to a spectrum of artistic strokes, with the 

thinner option often favoured by those with smaller hands. 

Ingeniously mappable, these styluses can be tailored to 

artistic whims. Parents can easily install the software 

in the instructions and program the two buttons on the 

length. The eraser’s function can also be programmed as 

a third button if preferred. With Xencelabs Pen Tablet, the 

boundless world of digital artistry collides with the vibrant 

palette of youthful imagination. 

£129.99 from www.xencelabs.com/uk and Amazon 

Elevate Your Workspace 

TWELVE SOUTH DESKPAD 

Made from vegan leather and available in black or dove grey, this 

DeskPad has a comfy cushioned wrist rest and the edges are designed 

to match the MacBook’s corner radius. The textured surface caters 

to precision mousing, enhancing productivity. Its generous width 

accommodates extended keyboards, mice, or graphics tablets, 

maintaining an organized workspace. Beyond aesthetics, the DeskPad 

safeguards against spills and scratches, preserving your desk’s allure. 


£49.99 from Amazon

Language Liberation 

When it comes to sending your college-bound 

kids off on a gap year adventure or a study abroad 

program, the Pocketalk S handheld translator 

emerges as an indispensable gift. The ultimate 

companion for globetrotters, this nifty device ensures 

that language barriers never hinder their explorations. 

Imagine your young explorers navigating bustling 

markets in Tokyo or sharing stories with locals in the 

heart of Paris effortlessly, thanks to the Pocketalk S. 

Boasting an impressive repertoire of 82 languages, 

it goes beyond the capabilities of Google Translate, 

providing seamless conversations even in regional 

dialects and slang. This handheld wonder isn’t 

just for gap year adventurers; it’s a game-changer 

for students studying abroad. Whether they’re 

deciphering menus in Milan or reading street signs in 

Shanghai, the Pocketalk S’s camera-powered imageto-text 

translation ensures they never miss a beat. 

One of the standout features is the two-year 

roaming data plan, covering 130 countries, which 

comes bundled with the device. This means your 

aspiring globetrotters won’t have to fret about Wi-Fi 

connections or dreaded roaming charges while they 

explore far-flung corners of the world. 

As they embark on a journey of a lifetime, the 

Pocketalk S empowers your kids to embrace new 

cultures and forge connections, making their gap 

year or study abroad experience richer and more 

rewarding than ever before. 


Wireless Wonders 

TRUST TREZO WIRELESS KEYBOARD & MOUSE SET 

Experience superior comfort with the Trust Trezo Wireless Keyboard & Mouse Set. In addition to 

silent typing and clicking, its integrated wrist rest ensures effortless typing for extended periods. 

Crafted from 85% recycled plastics, it boasts an impressive battery life - the keyboard lasts up to 

48 months, while the mouse keeps going for 12 months. Easily access media and hotkeys with a 

single press for added convenience. As an added bonus, the keyboard is spill-resistant. 

£34.99 from Argos 

Find Your Lost Keys 

CHIPOLO ONE SPOT 

The Chipolo ONE Spot key finder is the ultimate solutions to the age-old problem of 

misplaced keys. As well as emitting a loud ring to help you locate lost keys nearby, it 

also leverages the vast Find My network of Apple devices for unparalleled precision 

in tracking. If your keys are truly lost, you can rely on the vast Apple ecosystem to 

assist in their recovery in this edition of the product. Sleek, compact, and available in 

‘almost black’, never waste time searching for your keys again. 

£30 from chipolo.net and select Amazon and Best Buy stores 

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Luxe Digital Lifestyle 

Gadgets and technology devices that 

take Christmas gifting to the next level 

Time for Fun 

NICKWATCH BY NICKELODEON 

NickWatch is the must-have 

Nickelodeon smartwatch for kids, 

combining endless entertainment 

with safety features that parents will 

appreciate. Your kids can now unleash 

their imaginations and stay connected 

in style. They’ll love diving into 

adventures with iconic characters from 

shows like SpongeBob and TMNT. This 

is not just a smartwatch – it encourages 

creativity and active play with the 

ultimate combination of Nickelodeon 

excitement and peace of mind in one! 

£79.95 from www.nickwatch.com 

Safety & Style Collide 

COBRA SC 200D DASH CAM 

This Christmas, give the gift of ultimate road 

safety with the Cobra SC 200D Dash Cam. 

It’s the ideal present for your loved ones, 

providing unparalleled peace of mind on 

their journeys. The Cobra SC 200D boasts 

top-notch features for comprehensive road 

protection, including QHD 1600P front-view 

and FHD 1080P rear resolution, built-in Wi-Fi, 

GPS, and voice commands. Its cutting-edge 

technology ensures that every moment on the 

road, whether driving or parked, is captured 

flawlessly. With integrated voice commands, 

it’s easy to manage the camera and focus on 

the road ahead. Don’t miss the chance to offer 

your friends and family a gift that enhances 

their driving experience and guarantees their 

safety, all wrapped up in the Cobra SC 200D 

Dash Cam. 

£199.95 from eu.cobra.com 

Capture Every Move 

PIVO MAX 

Pivo Max is Pivo’s most versatile mount yet as this new model is not only 

compatible with smartphones, but also tablets and digital cameras thanks to 

its higher payload, making it ideal for photographers, videographers, content 

creators and influencers. Powered by AI technology, it can rotate 360 degrees, 

automatically tracking the user’s movements, following them at all times and 

zooming in and out to make sure they’re always in focus and in the frame. The 

Pivo Max has a wide range of uses - it is ideal for fitness, coaching, equestrian 

and sports practice - however, thanks to its larger 2kg payload and tablet and 

camera compatibility, Pivo Max also has a wider professional appeal so it’s 

perfect for real estate agents and even those in education or business settings. 

£259.99 from uk.pivo.ai and Amazon 


The Future of Doorbell Technology 

EZVIZ DB2 BATTERY-POWERED DOORBELL 

Delight your loved ones this festive season by presenting them with the 

latest in doorbell technology. The EZVIZ DB2 battery-powered doorbell 

boasts an impressive battery life of up to 115 days on a single charge, 

extended even further by its energy-saving mode. Designed to withstand 

the harshest weather conditions, this doorbell is fully weather-proof, 

ensuring reliable performance regardless of the elements. 

Stay connected and informed with the DB2’s advanced features. Even 

when you’re away, the EZVIZ app provides real-time notifications, 

allowing you to see and communicate with visitors. Its expansive viewing 

angle captures visitors from head to toe, granting you a comprehensive 

perspective. The built-in night vision, with a range of up to 5 metres, 

ensures clear visibility even in low-light environments. The EZVIZ 

DB2 allows you to effortlessly answer the door remotely, whether you’re 

indoors or miles away, simplifying your daily routine. 

Stay Connected 

COBRA AM1055 FLT TWO-WAY 

RADIOS 

Cobra’s two-way radios are the perfect 

Christmas gift for active adventurers. With a 

range spanning 10 km, these walkie talkies 

ensure excellent communication when 

trying to find or communicate with friends 

as exploring nature’s wonders.They are 

water-resistant, have an LED flashlight and 

rubberized grips for enhanced functionality. 

VibrAlert® technology notifies of incoming 

transmissions with enhanced vibrating 

feedback. Voice-activated transmission 

frees hands for other tasks and privacy 

is guaranteed thanks to the total of 1963 

channel combinations available when the 16 

channels are combined with the 121 privacy 

codes (38 CTCSS/104 DCS). 

£89.95 from eu.cobra.com 

£109.99 from www.ezvizstore.co.uk 

Crystal Clear Sound 

TOZO GOLDEN X1 EARBUDS 

The TOZO Golden X1 combines design aesthetic 

with performance and quality which results in an 

immersive sound experience. The 12mm dynamic 

drivers produce harmonized treble and bass for the 

best in sound quality. The Active and Environment 

Noise Cancellation feature can block 90% of 

background noise. With up to 32 hours of listening 

time and an app that allows you to customise 

the sound settings with 6 types of active noise 

cancellations modes and 16 types of EQ sound 

modes, the Golden X1 are perfect for music lovers. 


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How to Deal with Unreliable 

Wi-Fi in Your Home 


Dealing with bad Wi-Fi at home can be incredibly 

frustrating, especially in a world where our lives 

are increasingly online. However, you can swiftly 

improve your internet connection with just these 

five straightforward steps. This guide will help you 

enhance your online experience no matter the type of 

home you have or the size. 

1. OPTIMISE ROUTER PLACEMENT 

Position your Wi-Fi router strategically to improve 

signal strength. If you keep your router in a central 

spot within your home, you have a better chance of 

even coverage. Also, if you make sure that the router 

is away from any obstacles and elevated the signal is 

less likely to be blocked by walls and large objects, 

and interference will be minimised. 

2. UPDATE ROUTER FIRMWARE 

Keep your router up to date for better performance 

and security and make sure to regularly check for 

updates. To find these, visit the router manufacturer’s 

website and, from there, follow the router’s user 

manual or online resources for detailed instructions 

on how to install the latest firmware. 

3. SECURE YOUR NETWORK 

Prevent unauthorised access and bandwidth hogging 

by securing your Wi-Fi network. This can be done by 

using a strong password or changing the default login 

credentials for your router: either option will keep 

unwanted users out so you can enjoy the speed for 

yourself. 

4. CONSIDER WI-FI EXTENDERS 

For large homes with many WiFi deadspots, using 

WiFi extenders to cover these and streamline 

your connection can be a good solution. However, 

implementing extenders can slow down the internet 

speed as the extenders must communicate with your 

devices as well as the router. Wi-Fi extenders tend 

to be a great way to improve coverage in the short 

term, but a better long-term solution might involve 

investing in a mesh Wi-Fi system or upgrading your 

router. 

5. CONSIDER A MESH SYSTEM 

A Mesh System is a type of wireless network that 

uses multiple interconnected nodes or devices to 

create a unified and seamless Wi-Fi network within 

your home. Unlike traditional single-router setups, 

where a single device broadcasts the Wi-Fi signal, 

mesh systems consist of a main router and several 

satellite nodes, eliminating dead zones and ensuring 

a strong and stable connection in every corner. 

They provide a hassle-free setup process, making it 

easy for users to expand their network without the 

complexities often associated with traditional Wi-Fi 

extenders, as making sure each extender is placed in 

the optimal location and correctly configured can be 

time-consuming and frustrating. 

The NETGEAR Orbi 960 mesh system stands out for its exceptional 

speed capabilities, delivering blazing-fast Wi-Fi performance for 

bandwidth-intensive tasks. Whether streaming 4K content, gaming 

online, or handling multiple devices simultaneously, its tri-band design 

ensures speedy and reliable connectivity for up to 200 devices. This 

makes it an ideal choice for users who demand high-speed internet 

without compromising on coverage. 

The Orbi 960 Series starts from £1,199.99 at www.netgear.com/uk 

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Michael McIntyre 

Finishing top of 

the leaderboard is 

a badge of honour. 

I love the tension 

when I reveal 

where everyone is 

placed 

Intervi 


Michael McIntyre talks about The Wheel, his 

smash-hit gameshow on BBC One packed with 

exciting jeopardy, huge stars and big laughs 

ew 

Spinning back to BBC One and iPlayer, 

Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel made a 

welcome return on Saturday nights this 

autumn. The smash-hit gameshow is 

packed with edge-of-your seat jeopardy, big 

laughs, huge stars and a colossal spinning 

Wheel. Three contestants hope to answer 

their way to a fortune, guided by seven 

celebrity experts - but can they help them 

to win life-changing cash? It all depends on 

the spin of The Wheel. 

P 

Michael, what can you tell us about the 

new series of The Wheel? 

Every series of The Wheel is getting 

M better than the last. I think this is 

because the returning celebrity experts 

are more comfortable and confident, and 

new experts are excited to be on a show that 

has become such a favourite. In fact, when 

I asked Alex Jones, who is on this series as 

a CBeebies expert, why she hadn’t been on 

before she said, “I was waiting to see if it 

was a hit!” 

P 

Which celebrities are taking part in the 

new series of The Wheel? 

As ever we have a super fun array of 

M “experts”, some returning favourites 

with new categories like, Clare 

Balding on Dogs, Tom Allen on Hats, Big 

Narstie on Jamaica, Dermot O’Leary on 

Explorers, as well as newbies like, Adam 

Kay on Medicine, Steve Pemberton on 

Horror, Russell T Davies on Doctor Who 

and Paddy McGuinness on Karate. 

P 

Last series saw a contestant walk away 

without winning anything. Where you 

shocked at that? 

We’ve had only two shows in three 

M series where nobody has won. This 

is of course possible and adds to the 

jeopardy of the show’s climax. There are 10 

new shows in the new series and maybe no 

winners - you’ll have to watch and find out! 

P 

Any surprising moments we should 

look out for in the new series? 

The Wheel and the contestant Wheel 

M are random, so it really shouldn’t 

be surprising that sometimes the 

same experts or contestants are chosen 

repeatedly, but when it happens it still 

feels like a surprise. So watch out for some 

incredible favouritism by The Wheel in the 

new series! 

P 

The Wheel looks like it spins pretty 

fast, has anyone ever felt a bit sick? 

Richie Anderson, who does the traffic 

M and travel on Radio 2, said he suffered 

with travel sickness (ironic given his 

career path) and wore anti-sickness wrist 

bands on the show. He said he felt fine 

though, as has everyone else. I think the 

Wheel is just fast enough to be fun without 

feeling sicky. 

P 

M 

Across all the shows, whose specialist 

subject has surprised you the most? 

Either Fred Siriex on Reggae or Paddy 

McGuiness on Karate - it turns out 

he’s a black belt! 

Celebrities are ranked best to worst, 

P has anyone ever been surprised or 

upset by their ranking? Has this caused 

any rivalries? 

Finishing top of the leaderboard is 

M a badge of honour for the celebrity 

experts. I love the tension when 

I reveal where everyone has placed, 

especially when we near the bottom end. 

In one show the absolutely hilarious Big 

Narstie takes a few, as he calls them, power 

naps but still manages to beat some very 

disgruntled celebs who were giving their 

all. 

P 

How does hosting the Wheel compare 

to fronting The Big Show? 

Both shows are an absolute pleasure to 

M host, but the Wheel is far more relaxed 

as I’m just playing a game and having 

fun with the contestants and celebs until 

the format creeps up on us and everything 

takes a dramatic turn. It’s so wonderful 

when lovely people win money that can 

make such a positive impact to their lives. 

You famously came up with the 

P idea for the show in the bath during 

lockdown. Have you thought of any 

more ideas for game shows? 

M 

No, but weirdly I have thought of a 

new business idea in the shower that 

I’m quite excited about. So maybe I 

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should move my office to the bathroom. 

P 

What’s the strangest place someone has come 

up to you and started singing The Wheel theme 

song? 

I went to Old Trafford to watch Spurs play 

M Manchester United and walked past rival fans 

hurling abuse at each other. One of them clocked 

me and started to jovially sing “The Wheel” and then 

the other one joined in. 

P 

M 

Who would you love to see take a spin on The 

Wheel? 

I have to say I’m loving that Tyson Fury show so 

I think Tyson Fury on Boxing would be great. 

L-R: Clare Balding, Josie Gibson, Richard Madeley, Jay Blades, 

Michael, McIntyre, Darren Harriott, Tom Allen, Mollie King 


Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel is 

available to watch on BBC One 

until Saturday 24 November. 

Catch up with all the episodes 

from the new series on iPlayer. 

L-R: Ellie Simmonds, Alex Jones, Ranvir Singh, Michael McIntyre, 

Seann Walsh, Paddy McGuinness, Rosie Ramsey, Sue Perkins 

L-R: Josh Widdicombe, Anita Rani, Gyles Brandreth, Nick Knowles, 

Michael McIntyre, Babatunde Aleshe, Stacey Dooley, Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu 

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Roman 

Kemp 

You learn little 

things when 

talking about suicide. 

Saying the word 

for what it is. Some 

people view it as a 

swear word 

Intervi 


Broadcaster Roman Kemp talks about his new 

BBC documentary The Fight for Young Lives 

which dives deeper into the UK’s mental health crisis 

ew 

P 

Why did you decide to make this film 

P following BBC Documentary Our 

Silent Emergency? Can you explain a 

bit about the journey you’ve been on? 

After the last film ended, I went 

R through a couple of years of pushing 

that narrative; everyone needs to talk 

more, the general public needs to do their 

bit, be the hero to their friends. There came 

a point when I started to wonder ‘have we 

done our bit, and what’s next?’. Because 

what I kept seeing is the numbers were just 

getting worse and worse, and I wanted to 

know why that was. OK, so we’ve seen 

what we have to do but what’s the real 

action that needs to happen and what’s the 

current state of that action? What help is 

actually out there when someone builds 

that courage? What I was realising is that 

people were talking more, but the help 

wasn’t there for them. 

In the first film I told Joe’s story. I felt like 

I was telling my story in understanding 

grief and understanding what had 

happened. We were left with a call out 

to the public to talk more, and to friends 

to be heroes to one another. With this 

one, it’s: you’ve been the hero, you’ve got 

someone to talk, where do they actually 

go? It’s me trying to work out what help is 

actually out there and where do people go 

and what can they do and what is lacking? 

What does that help actually look like? I’ve 

heard so many people say, ‘we just can’t 

get the help’. After people talk, what do 

they do? Should we be getting lessons in 

schools? Could the NHS do more? Could 

CAMHs [Child and Adolescent Mental 

Health Services] do more? Trying to work 

out where the problem lies. Why are these 

numbers – in terms of deaths – still so 

high? And why are they not getting better? 

Tell me about what you think needs to 

be done now? 

More funding in terms of prevention. 

R There is a lot of money that is spent 

on postvention and intervention, but 

you need to stop the problem before it 

even arises. You need to get into schools, 

you need to be able to provide those 

mental health support teams, that can help 

someone, when they get to adult life, they 

know how to deal with these issues. They 

are not presenting at A&E trying to work 

out what is happening with their brain, it 

would have been already learnt and talked 

about at school. That’s a massive thing in 

this documentary, me going out asking 

what help do they need? Teachers are under 

so much stress. It was an eye opener. 

P 

Do you feel pressure to help now 

people associate you with this subject? 

No, not at all. I have a very different 

R view to it; I feel like I’ve seen both 

sides to it. I’ve come from the side of 

the person that wanted to take their own 

life, and also on the side where someone 

has taken their own life and that person is 

your best friend. So, you’ve seen the grief 

side of it, but you’ve also seen their side 

of it. I’m doing this for Joe and his family. 

Also in a way, I’m doing this for me. You 

just know this problem is going to keep 

happening. Unless someone does it, it’s not 

going to change. Sometimes for things to 

happen, there needs to be that one catalyst. 

P 

Why do you think there is such an 

epidemic of mental health issues 

amongst young people? 

Firstly, I’m glad you said ‘young 

R people’, because there is this massive 

thing about it being a young male 

thing – and yes, it is – but I also believe 

that it’s been so spilt – it’s males and 

females. It’s young boys, its young girls, 

and I’d call it a mental health pandemic. 

We’ve been through the Covid pandemic. 

That pandemic was absolutely horrendous. 

Kids missed so much of school and it is 

key development parts of school. I’m not 

saying they missed their maths lesson… 

they are going through puberty, they are 

missing out on social interactions with their 

peers, understanding who their friends are, 

sexually who they are, their relationships, 

that in itself is tough. 

Another thing that kids have to deal with 

is the pressures of exams. The pressures 

of good results. The pressure is so bad on 

kids to get those grades that no wonder we 

are seeing poor mental health. I think that’s 

something that needs to be respected. If we 

are going to put that pressure on kids then 

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something needs to be there to support them. 

Back when I was a kid, if there was a disaster 

somewhere – and earthquake – I would only be 

exposed to that horrific news if I saw it in the 

newspaper or the news on telly that night. Nowadays, 

within 2 minutes a child has the capability of seeing 

it on their phone. Therefore, what’s happening is 

there is an exponential growth that’s side by side with 

technology and exposure to bad news. 

P 

Tell me about some of the people you’ve met. 

What have you learnt from them? 

I met a lot of incredible schools and a lot of 

R incredible charities. The thing that really stood 

out for me, the saddest thing, the jobs that should 

be done, in my opinion, by people in power, are 

having to be done by these charities. These are jobs 

that are saving children’s lives and it’s almost like 

they are jobs that are being forgotten about. As far 

as being able to control a mental health crisis within 

their school – these are everyday people that are 

trying to put out fires left, right and centre with no 

training, but they are doing their best, because these 

are children that they are trying to save. Those are 

the types of people that we have been meeting with. 

What I want to do is be able to meet the whole range 

of people, because what we constantly heard when we 

were doing the research in terms of how we can fix 

things – constantly it was you need to speak to this 

person or this person or this person…. So what we 

did is we went everywhere. 

I spoke to CAMHs, I spoke to the NHS, I spoke 

to parents, I spoke to teachers, headmasters, 

headmistresses, I reached out to politicians, to be able 

to find out what needs to be done. 

In the film you are calling for change. Can 

P you tell me about some of the action you took, 

including the Open Letter you wrote to the 

Government? 

The letter was figuring it out as I go. And it 

R wasn’t until those last few days I decided to do 

it and it was a last resort. People are not being 

listened to. I’m someone who is privileged and has a 

platform, so I’m going to have to use that. To me it’s 

a sad state of affairs that that is the case but I think it 

happened in the right way, because what I was able 

to do was, having spoken to these different parties – 

CAHMs, teachers – I was able to pin point and nail 

down – what’s the easiest win here – what’s the thing 

that can get this ball rolling? And that was the mental 

health support teams in schools – the target of how 

many there are in schools in the UK. 

P 

R 

What is the one single thing you’d change to 

help improve the mental health of young people? 

It would be that every school in the UK has a 

mental health support team. What’s happening 

at the minute in the UK is if a child experienced 

some form of trauma, when you take that into adult 

life it will re-emerge in poor mental health. It may 

well emerge into self-harm, drugs or alcohol abuse. 

Even as far as suicide. It will come back at some 

point in your life. So, if you look at the chain of 

events, the earlier you address that trauma, and that 

trauma can come from anything. Imagine a child 

goes into school, and they have been sexually abused, 

a witness or a victim of domestic violence, even as 

far as there’s an energy bill crisis going on, there’s a 

food crisis going on – imagine growing up in a home 

like that. 

They have no one to speak to in school. A teacher 

may not want to have that conversation – and, rightly 

so – they don’t feel trained enough, they haven’t got 

the qualifications to be able to have that conversation 

in a safe manner. 

So, if that child doesn’t have anywhere to go, the 

danger is that they are just going to hold that trauma 

in for the rest of their lives. And it will re-emerge 

into something bad. 

So, my idea, and what I would like to see, is that 

every school – even if one child is having those types 

of thoughts – that they have someone that they could 

go to, to talk to and to be properly cared for. 

Do you think things have changed since you 

P made Our Silent Emergency. Is depression and 

suicidal thoughts less ‘taboo’ - do you feel more 

people are sharing? 

Yes, I do. I don’t think it’s just my film it’s a sign 

R of the times. It’s the way we are progressing. My 

message on this is that I really do think we are 

close to change, I really do believe we have come on 

a long way, and I really do think that we are getting 

better and those numbers can change, but it is just 

the final hurdle is getting that systematic change. 

The people in power to be able to press that button to 

say ‘okay, we recognise the problem’ and here’s the 

action that can help us. It’s understanding the issues 

and what we need to get better. It’s like everyone’s 

got a map to the party but we just need someone to 

open the door. 

In Our Silent Emergency you learnt and shared 

P an important technique - asking “Are you OK” 

twice. Can you tell me about any new techniques 

you’ve learnt to cope, and support others, with mental 

health? 

R 

I still use that myself. You learn little things 

when talking about suicide. Saying the word for 

what it is. Some people view it as a swear word. 

I always go back to another thing which is – I saw 

an article about it the other day – when it comes to 

dating, people are much better at dates if you’re not 

looking each other in the eye, if you are going on a 

walk or something. Those tough conversations to 

have with people, I would always say if you want 

to have a conversation with someone about mental 


Roman with some of the Crisis 

Team at West London CAMHs 

Roman with his father, Martin Kemp 

health, about their mental health, about how they are 

feeling, you will get a better answer if you have that 

conversation while walking, or in a car, not facing 

one another. That person isn’t making eye contact 

with you, and that eye contact will stop someone 

from opening up as much as you want them to, in my 

opinion. 

Looking at it from a cave man point of view, eye 

to eye, animals when they look at each other eye to 

eye they are going to fight. There’s something about 

being side by side with someone, we are together in 

this. We’re both making progress. You’re moving, 

your muscles are going, your blood is flowing. For 

parents that are worried, say ‘do you want to go on 

a dog walk?’ something like that. That’s what my 

mum used to do with me. She used to say why don’t 

you come and take the dogs for a walk and then she’d 

have that conversation there. It would never be ‘sit 

down at the kitchen table and let’s chat’. 

P 

Tell me about what do you do for your own 

mental health & wellbeing? 

Exercise is definitely one for me, it will always 

R be there for me, I think that’s good for anyone. 

I talk about mental health a lot and that means 

I’m quite good at seeing the signs in myself quite 

quickly. It’s little things. Going and playing football 

with your mates once a week does so much for your 

mental health that you can probably imagine. It does 

an amazing thing. It’s that camaraderie, it’s that 

teamwork, endorphins flowing, blood flowing, that 

really helps you. It’s also a good place to spot signs 

in other people – it’s a place where you can see if 

someone else is a little bit different. Group chats, 

again, spot that person that’s been a little bit quiet 

on the group chat that week – check in on them, see 

what’s going on. 

P 

Can you tell me about your own support 

network? 

I have a brilliant friend group; they are 

R everything to me. They were in the last 

documentary with me. I have friends from when 

I was 6 years old. That’s really rare to have a group of 

friends that you’ve had for so long and you are still so 

close. 

I’m the most privileged person there is in my opinion 

– and when you ask me what privilege is – it’s a 

loving family – and that’s what I have. I’m constantly 

given positivity from my family, given love from my 

family, and I feel like I can ask for it. For a support 

network, there is no better. 

P 

What would your perfect weekend of relaxation 

and downtime involve? 

I really do love getting out of London. I love 

R being able to get out into the countryside and 

just sit in a pub and watch the football for the 

whole day. That is just perfect for me! 

Watch Roman Kemp: The Fight for Young Lives on 

BBC iPlayer 

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Minipreneur Style 

Stay Cosy And Stylish 

This Little Montana Parka has been designed with a 

detachable faux fur hood trim and protective storm cuffs 

which makes this mini-me version of Holland Cooper’s 

iconic Montana Parka both practical and stylish. The 

traditional wax finish provides both waterproof and 

windproof protection and the snuggly faux fur lining 

ensures your little one is kept cosy this season. 

£199 from hollandcooper.com 

Perfect For Young Adventurers 

Designed especially for kids, Oliver is an easygoing 

take on a boat shoe that’s perfect for the young marine 

adventurer who hasn’t got time to fiddle with laces. 

Crafted from premium tan nubuck leather these Velcro 

fastening deck shoes feature matching tan stitching 

and a non-slip rubber sole. These are a stylish yet 

practical shoe for your junior crew members. 

£40 from chatham.co.uk 

Dependable Warmth 

Scaling down the iconic Barbour International 

look, this four-pocket Boys Ariel Polarquilt 

Jacket is diamond quilted to offer 

dependable warmth. A storm placket 

fastens through to a cosy stand collar 

with a biker-inspired strap, while the 

angled chest pocket carries the 

iconic black and yellow badge. 

£89.95 from barbour.com 

For Kids On The Go 

A stylish option for kids on the go, this 

Barbour Boys Liddesdale Gilet is a 

lightweight gilet with a stand collar, two slip 

pockets at the front and a contrast Barbour 

logo on the left pocket. Featuring a classic box 

quilt throughout and a snap fastening, this 

gilet is great for layering up on colder days. 

£54.95 from barbour.com 


Fair Isle Vibes 

FatFace’s boys’ clothing range 

combines durability and fashion, 

ensuring your little ones look great 

while exploring the world. From bold 

patterns and playful prints to classic 

stripes and innovative motifs, they 

have something for everyone’s style. 

This Fairisle Half Neck Jumper 

features a classic Fair Isle pattern 

and is perfect for the cooler months. 

It has been made with a touch of 

wool for extra warmth. Try styling 

it with jeans for a relaxed yet stylish 

outfit for your little dapper chap. 

£28 from fatface.com 

Check It Out 

FatFace’s boyswear collection 

features everything your boy needs 

for any occasion including everyday 

essentials such as the versatile 

Orange Arlo Check Shirt 

that’s perfect for 

layering with a t-shirt 

on cooler days. With 

an eye-catching 

check design, it’s 

the perfect choice 

for everyday 

adventure. 

£20 from 

fatface.com 

Supersoft Tops 

Made from supersoft organic 

cotton, this fun Vehicle Print 

Kids Top (left) in a blue and 

taupe two-tone design has a 

lift-the-flap design featuring 

a walkie talkie behind the 

police car door. The Busy 

Street Kids Top (below) is 

crafted in supersoft organic 

cotton with easy-wear raglan 

sleeves and an eye catching 

busy street print and liftthe-flap 

design. 

Both are £26 each from 

polarnopyret.co.uk 

Trip To Scandi Town 

Made from soft brush-back cotton, 

the print on this fun Scandi Town 

Kids Sweatshirt has been designed 

by the talented Stig Lindberg. It is 

extra cosy for games at the park, 

plus, the rib-knit hem and cuffs lock 

in the snugness - so there’s no need 

to stop play on colder days. 

Cosmic Sleepwear 

£35 from polarnopyret.co.uk 

These Space Print Kids Pyjamas will keep little 

ones warm and comfy all night long. They feel 

lovely and soft against the skin thanks to the 

soft organic cotton and wash so well you can 

easily use them as hand-me-downs. 


Wheelie Good Shoes 

Heelys are the original two-in-one wheely shoe 

with removable wheels so kids can roll or walk 

on almost any surface. Heelys encourages kids 

to lead active and healthy lifestyles through 

the benefit of movement; whether it’s through 

walking, running, or skating. Heelys Split have a 

black & red design perfect for winter. 

£59.99 to £69.99 available 

from heelys.eu.com 

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Minipreneur 

Dapper 

Darlings 

4 

1 

1. STYCH 

The Initial Gem Crossbody 

Bag from STYCH is made 

from sumptuous velour fabric. 

Each bag is personalised with a 

gold initial letter adorned with 

sparkling gems, adding a touch 

of individuality. The crossbody 

strap and heart-adorned zip 

closure make it both stylish and 

practical. Available in letters A, E, 

H, I, L, M, O, R, and S. £18 from 

stychaccessories.com 

2. POLARN O.PYRET 

This Checked Kids Shirt is made 

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3 

of pure organic cotton in a navy, 

green and white checked pattern. 

Your child will not only look 

smart but feel comfortable too. 


3. POLARN O.PYRET 

Great for every day wear, these 

comfy Corduroy Kids Trousers 

are made from 100% organic 

cotton. They strike the perfect 

balance between durability and 

softness. £30 from polarnopyret. 

co.uk 

4. MORI 

Get ready for a snuggly & stylish 

family Christmas with MORI’s 

Santa Print sleepwear range. Made 

sustainably from silky soft modal 

fabric, there are matching styles 

available for all the family. The 

Santa Print Clever Zip Sleepsuit 

is £33.50 and the Women’s Santa 

Print Pyjamas are £59.50 from 

babymori.com 

5. THE LITTLE TAILOR 

Create a coordinated family look 

with The Little Tailor’s Reindeer 

Sweater range. Featuring cute 

reindeers, snowflakes and a Fair 

Isle design, these cosy jumpers are 

available in a choice of red, navy 

or cream. The Kids Red Reindeer 

Sweater Kids is £30 and the 

Ladies Red Reindeer Sweater is 

£45 from thelittletailor.com 

6. SMALL STUFF 

ACCESSORIES 

Make a statement with the lilac 

and ombre glitter circle bag, 

with a shoulder strap and zip 

enclosure. Personalised with a 

star filled shaker ‘initial’ sequin 

motif (available in A, E, I, L, 

M & S), it’s a unique gift for 

a special little one. £12 from 

smallstuffaccessories.com 

7A. RACHEL RILEY 

Elevate your child’s wardrobe 

with this timeless Tartan Shirt. 

The classic collar and navy plaid 

5

pattern ensure a sharp and cool 

look. £59 from rachelriley.co.uk 

6 

7B. RACHEL RILEY 

For special occasions, indulge 

in the sophistication of Rachel 

Riley’s Double Breasted Coat. 

Featuring a playful striped ribbon 

trim, gold buttons, and a padded 

satin lining, this coat adds a touch 

of luxury to your little one’s 

wardrobe. £118 from rachelriley. 

co.uk 

7b 

7a 

8. JOULES 

We love the Union Blue Rugby 

Shirt, a traditional British rugby 

shirt with charming details. 

Featuring Joules branded 

embroidery, harlequin colour 

blocking, and a dropped hem, 

this shirt is perfect for supporting 

a team or outdoor play. £29.95- 

£35.95 from joules.com 

9. JOULES 

The Ambrose Green Quilted 

Jacket is a countryside-inspired 

piece for dapper little lads. With 

diamond quilting, antique-style 

brass poppers, and 

corduroy details, this jacket 

ensures warmth and style. £49.95- 


10. JOULES 

Stay prepared with the Crofton 

Navy Blue Showerproof Gilet. 

This clever gilet, with chevron 

quilting and showerproof 

fabric, is perfect for outdoor 

pursuits. It also conveniently 

packs away into its own 

internal pocket. £32.95-£38.95 

from joules.com 

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9 

11 

11. JOULES 

Dress your little one in style with 

the Red Burghley Polo Shirt, the 

official event polo shirt for the 

Burghley Horse Trials. Featuring 

a colour sash, gold thread 

embroidery, and velvet details, 

this is a true commemorative 

style. £29.95-£31.95 from joules. 

com 

10 

12 

12. JOULES 

The Cairn Navy Blue 

Showerproof Coat is a musthave 

for little ones. Padded and 

showerproof, it keeps them warm 

and dry. With practical features 

like a zip fastening, hood, and a 

Joules screen print hare, it’s both 

functional and stylish. £36.95- 


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Mini Trendsetters 

Snoozy Sleepwear 

For a timeless look to bedtime, we love this Kids 

Fleece Checked Pyjama Set (£14-£16 in sizes 1-16 

years). The cosy red check fleece pyjamas have 

a relaxed fit and the long sleeve top features a 

traditional revere collar and button-through fastening. 

The full-length bottoms have an elasticated waist 

which adds an extra comfy feel to these smart 

pyjamas. Available in women’s and men’s sizes for the 

perfect traditional twinning look this Christmas. The 

pyjamas pair perfectly with the fluffy Spencer Bear 

slippers (£11-£15) available in sizes 4 small to 7 large. 

Available from marksandspencer.com 

Primus Perfection 

Vivobarefoot’s Primus Sport 

III kids’ trainer has an ultralightweight 

design and flexible, 

grippy sole made from recycled, 

animal-free materials. The tongue 

construction provides a wider 

opening so kids can easily pull 

these everyday trainers on and off 

whilst the Velcro fastening allows 

for independent dressing. The snug, 

sporty fit makes sure feet grip, 

balance and flex as close to barefoot 

as possible. The Kids Urban Play 

Outsole is made from sticky rubber 

that stands up to playgrounds and 

concrete jungles. With a 2mm base 

and 2mm lugs, the hexagon design 

gives kids a firm grip, as well as 

the freedom to move naturally. 

Designed for ultimate flexibility, 

these trainers are just what fastgrowing 

feet need. 

£70 from vivobarefoot.com/uk 

Check This Out! 

We love these Kids’ Mono Check Family 

Christmas Pyjamas available in sizes 

from 1 Year to 16 Years and also in 

men’s, women’s and girls’ sizes too! 

Thanks to their timeless buffalo 

check pattern, these pure cotton 

pyjamas will always look cool. 

Made in a regular fit. Includes a 

long-sleeved pyjama shirt and a 

pair of full-length bottoms with an 

elasticated waist for comfort. The shirt 

features a practical patch pocket on the 

chest and fastens with a row of neat buttons. 

The Kids’ Mono Check Family Christmas Pyjama 

Set is priced between £14 and £16 and is available 

from marksandspencer.com 

Festive Fun For All 

This colourful Christmas jumper is 

knitted from soft pure cotton. It’s 

made in an easy regular fit, with 

a neat round neck. Designed with 

Christmas puddings, candy canes 

and red Christmas stockings in a 

Fair Isle-inspired pattern. 

Available in sizes from 6 to 

16 years and also available 

in men’s and younger 

boys’ sizes. 


marksandspencer.com 


Little Green Radicals 

Berry Corduroy Adventure Jeans (£44) are both 

super soft and really hard wearing making them 

perfect for winter adventures. They’re lined 

with cosy brushed cotton for extra comfort and 

to keep legs nice and toasty on colder days. 

Autumn Leaves Checked Out & About Shirt 

(£26) is made from beautifully soft organic 

brushed cotton and comes with lots of lovely 

little details including durable contrast colour 

cord elbow patches and a handy front pocket. 

From One To Another Apple Snuggly Knitted 

Jumper (£38) is a cosy jumper made from a 

super-soft 100% Organic & Fairtrade True Knit 

Cotton to keep little ones warm on their winter 

adventures. Its timeless, unisex design means it 

can be passed down from one child to another. 

Available from littlegreenradicals.com 

Little Green Radicals 

Keep cold days at bay in this super 

cosy Rainbow Checked Sherpa 

Lined Duffle Coat. Made with 

a colourful bushed cotton 

rainbow check on the outside, 

soft snuggly sherpa on the 

inside and classic wooden 

toggle fastenings. It is longer 

at the back to keep bottoms 

warm and the unisex design makes 

it suitable for both boys and girls. 

£65 from littlegreenradicals.com 

Bling Swim Mask 

The Sammy the Shark Swim Mask from Bling2o 

features an innovative double lens that holds blue 

water and a floating shark decal. Made from 100% 

silicone, the swim mask is latex-free and the lens offers 

maximum UV protection and has an anti-fog coating. 

Suitable for children aged 6 years and over. 

£24.99 from bling2o.co.uk 

Slim Style 

These Seth slim-fit jeans 

are the perfect cosy 

casual look. Crafted from 

supersoft and durable 

cotton, they come in 

a comfortable fit with 

button and zip fastening, 

a classic five pocket 

design and belt loops. 

Style it up with a shirt and 

boots, or keep it laidback 

with a t-shirt and trainers. 

£22.50 from fatface.com 

Dino Adventure Ready 

Crafted from supersoft cotton, this 

comfy Dinosaur Graphic T-Shirt 

is great for layering under 

hoodies and coats as we settle 

into colder temperatures. 

Complete with a fun graphic 

and crew neckline, this 

little tee pairs perfectly 

with slim-fit jeans for a 

cosy casual look. 

£14 from fatface.com 

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Tiny Trendsetters 

Wonderful winter staples from 

the best children’s brands loved 

by Preneur World 


Maura the Mouse Splashsuit 

£34 at bladeandrose.co.uk 

Bella the Horse Top (£14) 

and Leggings (£10) at 

bladeandrose.co.uk 

Frankie the Lion Hoodie 

£25 at bladeandrose.co.uk 

Bobux Stitch 

From £47 at bobux.co.uk 

Little Hotdog Watson Kids Artic 

Cub Hat Moose Wave 

£30 at littlehotdogwatson.com 

Little Hotdog Watson Voyager 

Kids Pink Scarf 

£26 at littlehotdogwatson.com 

Start-Rite Meteor Trainers 

£46 at startriteshoes.com 

LittleLife Dino Pillow 

£16.99 at littlelife.com 

Start-Rite NSPCC Slippers 

£26 at startriteshoes.com 

Club Mocchi-Mocchi 

Kirby Mega Plush 

£34.99 at Amazon 

Zig + Star Rockit Kids Boot 

From £56 at zigandstar.com 

Christmas Knitted Kids Beanie 

£14.99 at mountainwarehouse.com 

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Gifts For New Parents 

1 

Luxe Harmony 

Discover the epitome of 

luxury and functionality this 

festive season with the BabyBjörn 

Baby Carrier Harmony – an 

essential companion for stylish 

parents on the go. Designed 

for infants up to approximately 

3 years old, this ergonomic 

masterpiece redefines comfort and 

convenience. 

Unwrap the joy of effortless usage 

as you effortlessly slip into the 

carrier, granting you precious 

moments to cherish with your little 

one. With four versatile carrying 

positions, you can embrace being 

out and about while keeping your 

hands free for those everyday 

tasks as a busy parent. 

Indulge your little one in the 

opulent embrace of the Baby 

Carrier Harmony’s sumptuous 

mesh fabric. Crafted with 

meticulous attention to detail, this 

carrier offers unparalleled softness 

for your baby while exuding a 

timeless elegance. Its ergonomic 

design ensures optimal comfort 

for both you and your bundle 

of joy, setting new standards in 

babywearing. 

The newest colour to the Harmony 

range is a special Dark Green 

with a pantone which has been 

carefully selected to be genderneutral 

and complement any 

ensemble. The BabyBjörn Baby 

Carrier Harmony also comes 

in six other captivating colours, 

making it a sophisticated yet 

thoughtful present for new parents 

this Christmas. 

£209 from www.babybjorn.co.uk 


2 

Tackle Any Terrain 

Discover the Thule Urban Glide 2, a remarkable all-terrain pushchair that 

effortlessly combines style and functionality, making it the ideal companion for 

modern parents on the move. This versatile stroller is designed to cater to your 

day-to-day needs as well as satisfy your running aspirations, all in one sleek 

package. 

Recipient of multiple prestigious awards, the Thule Urban Glide 2 boasts an elegant 

and lightweight design, ensuring comfort for both parent and baby. Engineered 

with precision, its 3-wheel configuration delivers exceptional performance, 

particularly during jogging sessions, thanks to its top-notch suspension system. 

The stroller offers a host of convenient features, including a one-handed reclining 

seat for hassle-free adjustments, a peekaboo window to keep an eye on your little 

one, and a spacious cargo basket to carry all your essentials. The padded 5-point 

harness not only provides security but also integrates ventilation, maintaining a 

cosy environment for your child. 

To enhance your experience, Thule offers a range of exceptional accessories 

designed to complement the stroller perfectly. Prepare to embrace the coming 

winter with the Thule Urban Glide 2, making those early morning runs a breeze. 

Its aerodynamic charm and remarkable features make it the ultimate gift for active 

parents this Christmas. 

The stroller is £599.99 and the carrier is £208.90 available from www.thule.com 

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Ask The 

Expert 

How to Help Your 

Child Develop a 

Love of Cooking 

Florence Rabattet 

Florence Rabattet founded 

En Cuisine Cooking School 

in 2014. Passionate about 

food and cooking since her 

childhood, Florence decided 

to build her own cooking 

school designed for children 

and teenagers. 

For her, it is fundamental 

to see the new generations 

cooking from scratch with 

seasonal ingredients. 

In 2023, Florence proudly, 

became, a Disciple d’Escoffier 

in London, and reached 

the semi-finals of Gordon 

Ramsay’s Future Food Stars 

on BBC1 (season 2). 

Full of energy, Florence has a 

unique style of teaching which 

children find as irresistible as 

the food they make. 

Find out more at www. 

encuisinecookingschool.com 

A lot of parents 

expect too much from 

their kids too soon. In 

cooking as in life, we 

learn from our mistakes 

Florence Rabattet is a chef and founder of the 

En Cuisine Cooking School which teaches 

children & teens how to cook from scratch 

You want your children to eat 

healthy food, but they often 

have other ideas. This may be 

because a well-meaning relative 

or friend added a fast-food drive 

thru to their babysitting shift. Or 

that every time you eat out, the 

children’s options are processed 

chicken or fish in breadcrumbs. 

Or it could be that you haven’t 

done enough to encourage your 

child to buy into your meal 

choices. Here are a few tips to fix 

that. 

SMELL BEFORE TASTING 

In my experience, parents always 

say something along the lines 

of, you have to taste this, it’s 

yummy. But the whole experience 

of cooking and eating starts with 

smell. The chances are that the 

mention of curry or freshly baked 

bread triggers the memory of a 

smell before a taste. Aromas are 

incredibly important in cooking. 

If a person, particularly a child, 

doesn’t like the smell they will say 

no. But if a child likes the smell, 

they will be more willing to eat 

what they have made (even if they 

might otherwise be put off by 

something such as the colour or 

texture). 

FIND GATEWAY VERSIONS 

It took the introduction of humous 

before my son accepted the idea 

of chickpeas in their regular form. 

You may have to experiment with 

a certain ingredient many times 

before your child is ready to start 

eating it. For example, plain boiled 

courgettes are pretty uninspiring, 

but you can try so many options: 

fried courgette; grated courgette; 

spiralised courgette with a tomato 

sauce; courgette puree; steamed 

courgettes with aromatic herbs; 

even courgette and chocolate cake. 


Once you have found your “gateway” version of a 

food, other versions become easier to sell. 

GIVE THEM A RECIPE BOOK AND LET THEM 

CHOOSE A RECIPE 

I tend to encourage this for younger children, 

although I have my own pre-teen who still likes to do 

this. Just have your child find a recipe that they want 

you to cook – this is always easier when there is an 

image for each recipe. 

And if you want your child to eat healthy food, only 

have healthy recipe books on your shelves. Don’t 

hand them anything that includes deep-frying Mars 

bars. 

Whatever your child chooses, do not put them off it 

because you think they might not like it. That defeats 

the object of the exercise. You want to encourage 

them to embrace the whole recipe and not put them 

off trying it at all. 

TAKE THEM TO THE SUPERMARKET 

You’d be amazed how many children I meet who are 

not able to recognise simple fruit and vegetables. 

So, take your children food shopping for basic 

ingredients. Even if you shop online, show your 

children what you are buying, asking if they would 

like to try a new fruit or vegetable. 

If possible, I would highly recommend taking your 

kids to a local market, as they will then learn about 

seasonality; that you can’t buy (tasty) strawberries 

in winter, that tomatoes are cheaper in the summer 

when they are more abundant, that in autumn there 

is a lot of butternut squash to experiment with in the 

kitchen. 

TAKE THEM INTO THE KITCHEN 

I believe that children can learn to make sensible, 

healthy food choices if they are taught about 

ingredients and cooking from a young age, but it 

is never too late to learn. Ideally, encourage your 

children to help you to prepare and cook their meals. 

It is a fun way to learn, for them and for you. 

Many parents are put off cooking with their kids 

because they cannot face the ‘inevitable’ mess. But 

the more regularly you cook with your child, the 

tidier their cooking should get. 

Discover more tips on how to help boost your kid’s 

kitchen skills on Preneur-World.com 

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Gifts For Minipreneurs 

1 

YOTO PLAYER 

The Yoto Player 3rd 

Generation (£99.99) is the 

perfect gift screen-free for 

all ages from babies to tweens. It 

provides free daily audio content, 

new releases, and over 1,200 Yoto 

Cards (from £5.99) with stories, 

podcasts, and music. The player 

encourages safe exploration 

and fosters independence and 

creativity in children. As well as 

soundscapes for imaginative play, 

there’s a wide variety of content 

available from classics like The 

Chronicles of Narnia (£44.99) to yoga 

and movement cards, and even bakealong 

cards with GBBO winner John 

Whaite. 

The new silicone Adventure Jacket 

(£24.99) protects the Yoto Player from the 

wear & tear of daily life and the co-ordinating 

Card Case (£24.99) holds up to 64 Yoto Cards. 

The Yoto App helps parents manage the player 

and it also offers bedtime support features, including 

sleep sounds, nightlight control and an ok-to-wake 

alarm. There is even a built-in room thermometer that can be 

monitored from the app. 

The player has over 24 hours of battery life and 32GB of storage for over 600 

hours of audio for offline listening, making it versatile for use at home or on the go. 

The Yoto Player 3rd Generation, cards and accessories are available at uk.yotoplay.com 

2 3 

PURO SOUND LABS 

While these BT2200 Plus 

headphones are volume limited 

to the maximum safe listening 

level for children, they certainly do not 

compromise on sound quality. 

The Puro Balanced Response® Curve 

technology is engineered to deliver the 

finest genuine studio sound 

with clear, crisp vocals and 

full dynamic bass suitable 

for all genres of music. 

Additionally, the 

BT2200 Plus features 

a fully passive design 

which blocks 83% of 

the ambient noise @ 

1kHz just by wearing 

them, ensuring that 

kids can listen to 

their favourite tracks, 

audio books or YouTube 

undisturbed, or find their 

own space in shared environments. 

£100 from Amazon 

LEAPFROG 

Young astronomers will discover things 

that are out of 

this world with 

the Magic Adventures 

Telescope. Whether it’s a 

breathtaking view of the moon at 

night or a closer look at nature during 

the day, this telescope from LeapFrog will 

open up a universe of educational fun for 

curious minds. Kids will be amazed at 

what they can see with up to 110x zoom 

on this real telescope. There are also 

over 100 amazing videos and images, 

courtesy of NASA and the European 

Space Agency, that deepen space 

knowledge by exploring the solar 

system, the Moon, star life 

cycles, constellations, space 

discoveries and more. Kids can 

also capture and save pictures 

of what they see, creating 

lasting memories of their 

astronomical adventures. 

£109.99 from 

www.leapfrog.com 


4 

PABOBO BY ANGELCARE 

The Lumicolour Bear is a nightlight like 

no other. In one of its three settings, this 

ingenious, multi-use nightlight actually 

changes its colour to the colour its touching! 

Simply place the Lumicolour bear on any colour 

surface, and he will ‘magically’ 

turn that exact colour! 

This clever ‘chameleon’ 

mode allows children 

to learn and itentify 

colours as well as 

choose their own 

hue to suit their 

mood. It also features 

a white light, and revolving 

rainbow colour mode. 


6 

RACE INTO ADVENTURE 

The Disney Pixar Cars Glow Racers 

Launch & Criss-Cross Glow Race 

Playset has two ways to play with 

glow-in-the-dark features. Kids can 

launch the racers straight across 

when configured in ‘daytime 

mode’ or reconfigure for 

‘nighttime mode’ 

criss-cross 

stunting. 

£41.99 from 

Amazon 

5 

EDURINO 

EDURINO is an award-winning digital 

learning system providing meaningful 

screen time for children aged 4-8 

years. By unlocking a world of learning with the 

adorable EDURINO character figurines which 

bridge the digital and physical worlds, children 

can immerse themselves in interactive learning 

content that has been designed by an expert 

team of education specialists, including primary 

school teachers and speech therapists, who have 

developed the games and challenges to meet ageappropriate 

learning objectives. There are three 

EDURINO Starter Sets to choose from: Robin 

(Early Numbers and Shapes), Niki (Word Games) 

and Luca (Early Coding Skills). Each starter set 

includes a real figurine, ergonomic pen and access 

to the free EDURINO app. Once the app has been 

downloaded, EDURINO is internet free, so all 

the learning content is available offline, making it 

totally portable and ideal for use at home and on 

the go. Starter Sets are £44.99 each from Amazon 

and edurino.co.uk 

7 

REV UP PLAYTIME MAGIC 

Moving Moments Lightning McQueen 

celebrates the Disney Pixar fan-favourite 

character with a larger 

scale plastic vehicle that has facial 

expressions and mouth 

movement when moved 

from side to side. 

No batteries 

required! 

£16.99 from 

Amazon 

8 

UNLEASH THE LANGUAGE FUN 

Articulate is the best-selling fast-paced 

description 

board 

game. Describe as 

many card entries 

as possible to your 

team in 30 seconds, 

without saying 

rhymes with or 

sounds like. 

£32.99 from 

Amazon 

9 

SING ALONG WITH ELSA & ANNA 

The Disney Frozen Singing Elsa Doll by 

Mattel sings a 30-second clip from her 

signature song, ‘Let It Go’ by the press 

of a button. She wears 

her classic blue outfit, 

with removable soft cape 

and has soft, brushable 

hair with an authentic 

braided hairstyle from 

the movie. 

The Anna doll, like 

her sister, also sings a 

30-second clip from her 

signature song, ‘For the 

First Time in Forever’. 

Frozen fans will love 

these interactive dolls. 


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Minipreneur’s 

Playroom 

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LEAPFROG 

With the PAW Patrol: To the 

Rescue! learning video game, 

kids can join Ryder and lead the 

PAW Patrol on 12 exciting missions in 

Adventure Bay. Simply plug in and play 

using a wireless controller that looks just 

like Ryder’s Pup Pad! No web connection, 

downloads or account setup required. With 

games featuring Chase, Skye, Marshall, 

Rocky and Rubble, kids will master 

important skills like problem solving, 

shape recognition, 

map reading and 

more by playing 

games featuring 

their favourite 

PAW Patrol 

characters. 

£42.99 from 

www.leapfrog.com 

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GEOMAG 

If your child loves engineering and mechanics, 

they’ll go nuts for this one. The 

Geomag (763) Mechanics 

Loops & Turns 130 Piece 

Set includes magnetic rods, 

non-magnetic spheres, and 

cool mechanical elements, 

that kids can use to build 

moving and functional 

structures. It’s a creativity 

and problem-solving 

extravaganza. 

£36.99 from Toys R Us 

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LITE-BRITE TOUCH 

Lite-Brite Touch combines peg art with light, 

allowing children to create beautiful pictures at 

the touch of a button. It’s a fun 

and easy activity that can be enjoyed 

by all ages from preschoolers to 

teens. Budding artists can use their 

creativity to produce light designs, 

animate their art, and save their 

digital artwork. Kids can also play 

three addictive games - Break, 

Match and Snake - to take the fun 

to the next level. 

£39.99 from very.co.uk 

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TONIES 

With the Listen & Play Bag 

from tonies®, your child can 

now listen to their favourite 

Tonies on the go. The robust and padded 

bag is made from recycled PET and 

polyester, and comes in a choice of three 

fun and delightful designs: Over the 

Rainbow, Blast Off & Enchanted Forest. 

With space for a Toniebox, headphones, 

charging station and twelve (or more!) 

Tonies, kids can keep their favourite 

tonies® products close-to-hand wherever 

they are. The bag comes with a carry 

handle and shoulder strap, and there’s 

even a flap to open up the speaker, so no 

need to remove the Toniebox when on the 

move. £27.99 from tonies.com 

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TONIES 

Perfect for keeping little ones entertained on 

short or long car journeys, tonies® car organiser 

attaches to the headrest giving children easy 

access to their Toniebox, Tonies, headphones, water bottles 

and more! There’s even room to house the USB Toniebox 

Charger so the Toniebox can be charged when on the road, 

with cables tucked safely out of the way of little feet. Made 

with a robust and easy-to-clean material, grubby feet and 

sticky fingers are 

no problem. 

Each Car 

Organiser 

comes 

with a 

detachable 

Yeti Pouch 

to store a 

few of 

their 

favourite 

treats too! 

£39.99 

from 

tonies.com 


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ONANOFF 

BuddyPhones PlayEars+ were 

created with safety and fun at 

its core Available in 4 animal 

colours, the box includes 4 metallic, 

embossed animal themed stickers 

that children will love. The wireless 

headphones also have 24-hours of 

battery life but there is 

also an included cord 

which can be used 

when the battery is 

running low. It comes 

with 3 SafeAudio® 

settings: 94dB 

TravelMode, 85dB 

KidsMode and 75dB 

ToddlerMode. 


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SMART TOYS & GAMES 

Teach your child the joy of 

music with the Smartivity 

Music Machine. Suitable for 

children aged 8 years plus, your child 

can use the Music Machine to discover 

the mechanical aspects of music by 

learning how notes become melodies and 

creating their own songs through endless 

variations and combinations. 

£37.99 from smarttoysandgames.co.uk 

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JURASSIC PARK 

The Jurassic Park Real FX Baby T.rex is a lifelike, 

movie-scale baby dinosaur that brings the prehistoric 

world to your fingertips. 

Controlled by a concealed Real FX pistol grip controller within 

an authentic Rangers faux leather 

handling glove, this iconic Baby 

T.rex comes alive in your hands. With 

biting, lunging, growling, and roaring 

actions, it embodies the danger and 

mystique of its ancient counterpart. 

Featuring over 20 sounds from the 

Jurassic Park and Jurassic World 

films, this full-scale baby T.Rex 

transcends remote-control play. 

£79.99 from Smyths 

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LEARNING RESOURCES 

Link together the rods in this Reading Rods® 

Sentence Construction set to build simple, 

compound, and complex sentences in English. 

There are 123 colour-coded sentence building blocks which 

include adjectives, articles, adverbs, prepositions, punctuation 

symbols, verbs, nouns, pronouns, conjunctions and spaces. 

The rods are easy for little hands to snap together as they learn 

how to build short and long sentences. The 123 colour-coded 

rods are in a box with dividers for organisation and the set can 

also be used in classrooms and comes with a handy Teacher’s 

Guide with free downloadable content. 


www.learningresources.co.uk 

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TONIES 

The perfect Christmas present or 

stocking filler gift, tonies® collection 

of audio Tonie characters are full of 

stories and songs to keep little ones entertained 

over the holidays. Simply pop the Tonie on top of 

the Toniebox and let the audio adventure begin! 

With over 200 Tonies to choose from, there’s a 

favourite story, song or educational title for every 

child. We’re big fans of their Disney collection, 

which includes over 35 hit titles. Our little ones are 

listening and singing along to Tangled and Frozen 

2, and bouncing with joy to Tigger! 

£14.99 each from tonies.com 

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Minipreneur’s Fun Zone 

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1. SMASHERS 

Dino Island T-Rex Battles has over 

50 surprises to smash, build and 

battle. Dig through sand and slime 

to discover the dinosaur pieces 

before constructing 2 battling 

dinos. Smash the mini smash eggs 

to discover collectible characters 

and place the eyeball in a dino’s 

mouth for roar-some lights and 

sounds! £39.99 from Smyths and 

The Entertainer 

2.TREASURE X LOST LANDS TM 

Skull Island Golden Treasure 

Temple Mega Playset contains 

4 exclusive micro sized figures 

and 40 levels of adventure full of 

traps and tasks to perform to win 

the treasure. £39.99 from Smyths, 

Argos and Amazon 

3. LEAGUE OF THE LEXICON 

A quiz game about words and 

language, great for young 

wordhounds ages 10+. Features 

2,000 questions probing every 

corner of language. Plus there’s 

a Junior Edition (£15) expansion 

pack. £35 from Waterstones. 

4. SUPER MARIO ROUTE ‘N GO! 

Help Mario and Luigi navigate 

through the city in their plumbing 

van in this challenging, fast-paced, 

track ‘puzzle’ game. £34.99 from 

Very, Asda, The Entertainer, John 

Lewis, Selfridges, Hamleys and 

Smyths 

5. GUM PLAYBRUSH 

The GUM Playbrush sonic 

toothbrush is designed to get kids 

excited about cleaning their teeth. 

It is the only 100% interactive 

toothbrush and app where children 

control the fun games with their 

brushing movements. £29.99 from 

www.playbrush.com 

6. SHASHIBO 

An innovative, award-winning 

sensory shape-shifting box 

featuring 36 rare earth magnets 

which transforms into over 70 

shapes £24.99 from Smyths and 

The Entertainer 

7. RAVENSBURGER 

Perfect for any car enthusiast, 

the Ravensburger Lamborghini 

Huracán EVO 3D Puzzle really 

captures the elegance of the 

sought-after car. Crafted from 

premium plastic pieces, the 

108-piece jigsaw offers sturdy 

construction. Ideal for gifting, it’s 

a positively puzzling experience. 


8. STYLE 4 EVER 

The 3-in-1 Scrapbooking Station 

is the must- have kit for crafting 

unique scrapbooks and creating 

trendy customisations with with 

over 150 accessories included from 

embossing paper to stickers and 

more! £24.99 from Smyths 

9. SO SLIME 

Create colourful fluffy slime 

mixtures with the Twist ‘N Slime 

Mixer. The real spinning mixer 

and bowl creates marble effects, 

swirls and more. The resealable 

bags mean the finished slime can 

be played with again and again. 


10. THINK FUN 

Illuminate your mind with 

ThinkFun Laser Maze! Challenge 

yourself with this logic maze 

game as you arrange tokens to 

reflect and split a light beam. 

Hit all the targets with the laser 

beam to conquer the puzzle. With 

60 challenge cards, it’s STEMpowered 

fun for ages 8 and up. 

£29.99 from thinkfun.co.uk 

11. RAVENSBURGER 

Embark on a global adventure with 

Disney Around the World! Soar in 

a hot air balloon, collect passport 

stamps, and explore 6 diverse 

lands. Navigate winds, clouds, 

and sunshine for safe travels. A 

captivating game for ages 4 and 

up. £31.99 from Littlewoods 

12. THE GENIUS STAR 

Speedy thinking and nerves of 

steel are what’s needed for this 

challenging puzzle for one or two 

players.. With 165,888 possible 

star puzzles to complete, there’s 

always a solution. £19.99 from 

Amazon and happypuzzle.co.uk 


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Little Toys, Big Fun 

It’s time to make 

room under the Tree 

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1. Aquabeads Dinosaur World £19.99 from Very, Asda, Selfridges, Hamleys and Smyths | 2. Kitten Games: 

My Parents Might Be Martians £14.99 from Amazon and explodingkittens.com | 3. National Geographic 

Build Your Own Volcano £11.99 from Amazon | 4. Dog-saster £9.99 from Oliver Bonas and giftrepublic.com 

| 5. Baylis & Harding Dino Explorer Piñata £15 from Amazon, Next and Boots | 6. Kitten Games: The Best 

Worst Ice Cream £14.99 from Amazon and explodingkittens.com | 7. Simbrix Glowing Galactic £14.99 from 

Hobbycraft | 8. TOMY Word Poppers £24.99 from Amazon | 9. Galt Cute Charms Creative Case £11.99 from 

Hobbycraft | 10. Battleheads Battle Capsule Playset £10 from Argos | 11. Disney Store Official Pixar Lightning 

McQueen Remote Control Car £21.95 from Amazon | 12. IQ Mini £5.95 from Amazon | 13. Melissa & Doug 


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Barber Shop Playset £34.99 from Smyths | 14. Build Your Own Dragon £9.99 from buildyourownkits.com | 

15. Marvel Nano Pods £4.99 from Asda | 16. My First Adventure: Argonuts £17.90 from Amazon and all good 

hobby stores | 17. Janod T-Rex 3D Puzzle £22.99 from John Lewis | Janod Brico’kids Build Your Own Robots 

£32.34 from Amazon | 19. Disney Frozen Olaf Costume £23.99 from www.morphsuits.co.uk | 20. Simbrix So 

Sweet £19.99 from Very | 21. Paint Pop Jumbo 30 Pieces Paint Sticks £19.99 from Argos | 22. Reading Rods® 

Phonics Word-Building £19 from learningresources.co.uk | 23. Reading Rods® Prefixes & Suffixes £19 from 

learningresources.co.uk | 24. Airbrush Plush Magic Unicorn £24.99 from Smyths | 25. Flying Heroes: Sonic & 

Tails £20 from The Entertainer | 26. Young Jedi Adventures Nubs Plush £17.99 from Amazon 

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10 Gifts For Girls 

From unicorns and rainbows to fairies and 

glitter, there’s lots here for your lil’ princess 

Magic Mixies 

Hidden within the enchanting 

Magic Mixies Magic Genie Lamp, 

a delightful Genie Mixie awaits 

your child’s command. As the 

Lamp is gently rubbed, it conjures 

a mystical mist from the spout 

and illuminates the enchanted 

gem, setting the stage for over 60 

mesmerizing lights, sounds, and 

enchanting reactions. 

After meeting challenges and 

wearing the magic ring, say 

“Magicus Mixus” to release the 

Genie. Take out the plush toy 

genie and let the fun begin. 

Kids name their genie and 

choose from 3 modes: Wish 

Granting, Play, and Chat. 

Magical moments of joy 

await as your child takes 

their interactive plush toy 

genie on fantastic adventures. 

The Magic Mixies Genie Lamp 

can be reset, allowing children to 

repeat the Lamp’s misting reveal. 

A Magical Mist Refill Pack is sold 

separately to keep the magic alive! 


Sylvanian Families 

This Baby Mermaid Castle is 

a beautiful, pastel coloured 

castle packed with 12 exciting 

ocean themed attractions. 

From a marine merry-goround 

to jellyfish swings 

and a removable dream 

ship, there’s an ocean 

of fun to be had! 

Includes three 

baby characters 

in mermaid 

costumes. 

£54.99 from 

Very, Asda, The 

Entertainer, John 

Lewis, Hamleys, 

Smyths and 

sylvanianfamilies. 

co.uk 

BFF by Cry Babies 

Unicorn lovers will love 

imagining enchanting stories 

as they play with the BFF by 

Cry Babies Dreamy & Rym 

playset. 

Meet skater Dreamy and her 

unicorn companion, Rym. 

Little ones will have great 

fun styling Dreamy’s long 

colourful hair and Rym’s 

mane. Rym’s horn 

lights up and sound 

plays when her head is 

pushed down adding to 

the mystical fun. The 

playset also includes 

over 12 accessories spark 

imaginative play for kids 

aged 4 years and up. 

£44.99 from Smyths and 

Amazon 

KookyLoos 

Get ready for aquatic and 

terrestrial fun with KookyLoos 

Mermaid dolls! With three unique 

expressions, each doll comes 

with a shell that transforms into 

a portable play stage, housing 

accessories and an exclusive pet. 

There are 4 to collect. 



Pinky Promise 

Find the Fairies 

Discover enchanting fairies 

from all around the world with 

this stunningly illustrated 

matching game. Based on the 

popular book from the Folklore 

Field Guides series A Natural 

History of Fairies, the 40 cards 

feature naturalist illustrations 

of fairy species from different 

regions of the world, from the 

Alpine Sprite to the Savannah 

Fairy. 

£14.99 from Waterstones, 

Amazon and all good 

bookstores 

The Pinky Promise Diamond 

Palace Playset has two mini 

playsets complete with a promise 

Key to unlock them and exclusive 

characters, a Crystal Diamond 

Necklace and Collector Guide. All 

Gemmy Friends are interchangeable 

with every piece of wearable jewellery 

found in all Pinky Promise items. 

£24.99 from Smyths and Sainsbury’s 

Miraculous 

Add water to reveal Marinette’s 

transformation! Each Each 

Miraculous Magic Heroez 

Fashion Doll tube comes with a 

mystery superhero and surprise 

accessories. Simply fill the tube 

with water and place the doll 

inside to reveal your Miraculous 

Ladybug fashion doll, along with 

matching mask, Kwami, and 

unique themed accessory. 

£22.99 from Smyths and Argos 

Rainbocorns 

Over 35 surprises to unbox, children can 

share accessories with their Rainbocorn, 

transforming them both into Fairy 

Princesses! Including a magic wand, 

princess tiara and sparkly gems, each 

Fairycorn Princess comes with wearable 

wings, so that you can match your 

new cuddly best friend. Six to collect! 

Suitable for ages 3+. 


Kaloo 

At 25cm in height, Jade is the 

most romantic of Tendresse 

dolls. Her adorable hat and 

poppy boots are complemented 

by little poppy hearts adorning 

her skirt. Suitable from birth, she 

will accompany your little one in 

all their discoveries and travels. 

£22.50 from teddybearland.co.uk 

Orchard Toys 

Unicorn Fun is a fantastic selection of 

three magical and fun unicorn games 

in one box. Choose from board games 

Unicorn Party and Happy Cloud Sad 

Cloud, or get creative and mix and 

match outfit combinations in Build 

a Unicorn. There’s so much variety 

to keep children entertained, and it’s 

brilliant value! 

£12 from orchardtoys.com 

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Minipreneur’s 

Book Corner 

Adoette 

by Lydia Monks 

Award-winning and best-selling 

author-illustrator Lydia Monks 

beautifully tells the tale of the life 

of one tree, from a young sapling 

to a mighty oak, becoming the 

beating heart of the community 

she lived in, right up until the day 

they cut her down. But there’s 

hope, when one little girl takes 

one of her 

acorns to 

plant in the 

community 

garden. 

£7.99 

published by 

Andersen 

Press 

That’s How Much I 

Love You 

by Julie Rudi & Tiphanie Beeke 

This is a brilliant book from a gifted writer & 

illustrator duo that explores themes of parental love. 

The board book pages makes it the perfect gift for 

toddlers and very young children. With its beautiful illustrations and 

short and gentle rhyming text, it is also a great resource for helping 

pre-school children learn how to read. 

£7.99 published by Graffeg 

The Lion, the Witch 

and the Wardrobe 

by C.S. Lewis 

Eyewitness 

Encyclopedia 

of Everything 

This is the ultimate 

encyclopedia, containing 

every topic children could 

want to read about. It is 

aimed at inquisitive kids 

aged 9+ but grown-ups might 

learn a thing or two as well! 

Covering content across 

the core subjects of nature, 

science, technology, history, 

and culture, but tackling each 

topic in an exciting, unusual, 

attention-grabbing way, this 

encyclopedia provides the 

museum experience from the 

comfort of your own home. 

£25 published by DK 

Now available for the first time ever as a board book, this abridged 

retelling of C. S. Lewis’s classic bestseller has simple text and bright 

illustrations by Joey Chou. An ideal introduction to Narnia for 

younger readers. £8.99 published by HarperCollins Children’s Books 

The Big 

Dreaming 

by Michael Rosen & 

Daniel Egneus 

A resonant and uplifting tale about 

a little bear cub on a big adventure 

from master storyteller Michael 

Rosen, this book is a 

classic in the making, 

filled with luminous 

illustrations by awardwinning 

Daniel Egneus. 

£12.99 published by 

Bloomsbury 

Merry Whatmas? 

by Eoin McLaughlin 

and Polly Dunbar 

Tortoise and Hedgehog are feeling 

rather overwhelmed with all the noise 

and fuss their friends are making 

about Christmas. But 

in a quiet moment of 

reflection they learn 

the important lesson 

that Christmas is 

really about being 

with the ones you love. 


Faber 

Gods & 

Monsters 

by Ana Sampson 

& Chris Riddell 

Compiled by bestselling 

anthologist Ana 

Sampson, this stunning 

collection of classic and 

brand-new mythological 

poems from around 

the world is illustrated 

throughout by awardwinning 

former 

children’s laureate Chris 

Riddell. 


Macmillan Children’s Books 


Wheels: The Big Fun 

Book of Vehicles 

by Tom Schamp 

From prehistoric carts to cars of tomorrow, 

this fun educational book takes a historic 

journey through a world where everything has 

wheels. Tom Schamp’s quirky and colourful art will engage young 

readers, whilst his sly, subtle text will make older readers smile. 

£19.99 published by Prestel 

The Robin Who Stole Christmas 

by Rachel Morrisroe & Richard Merritt 

This is a hilariously unique festive tale about Rotten Robin, the 

world’s most wanted thief, who’s on a mission to 

steal Christmas. Brought to life by Morrisroe’s witty 

storytelling and Merritt’s engaging illustrations, this 

heart-warming book is a perfect way to share the joy 

of the festive season with children. Offering a fresh 

and funny perspective on Christmas, this book is a 

must-have addition to any festive bookshelf. 

£7.99 published by Puffin 

King Lion 

by Emma Yarlett 

In this reassuring tale, young 

readers are invited to explore 

themes of kindness, empathy, 

and friendship. It encourages 

children to look beyond first impressions 

regardless of differences or appearances. This 

book is a touching exploration of the importance 

of reaching out to others and shares the message 

that there is a friend out there for everyone. 

£12.99 published by Walker Books 

Peace on Earth 

by Smriti Halls & David Litchfield 

This beautiful book is a must-read for dreamers of a harmonious 

world, taking the reader on a journey of friendship, discord, and 

ultimately, the triumph of peace. With heartwarming storytelling 

by acclaimed children’s author Smriti Halls 

and beautiful artwork by David Litchfield, 

it reminds us of the courage it takes to be a 

peacemaker and the joy that peace brings. 

£12.99 published by Walker Books 

The Little Prince 

by Louise Greig, Antoine de 

Saint-Exupery & Sarah Massini 

The picture book adaptation of this global 

bestseller is a magical and tender 

delight that’s a must-have gift 

for younger children this winter. 

Award-winning poet Louise Greig 

beautifully captures the essence of 

Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s classic 

fable and the enchanting artwork 

adds a new layer of wonder. 

£7.99 published by Farshore 

Poetry Prompts 

by Joseph Coelho 

This new book by the Children’s 

Laureate is a must-have introduction 

to poetry filled with engaging tips, 

tricks and guides on how to start 

writing, performing and 

enjoying poetry. It is 

supported by YouTube 

video resources 

created by Coelho and 

BookTrust. 


Quarto 

Usborne Book 

of the Body 

and How it 

Works 

Written by Darran 

Stobbart & Alex 

Frith and illustrated 

by Mia Nilsson, this 

superb book opens 

children’s eyes to 

the wonder of what’s going on 

inside them as they take a tour 

of the human body represented 

as a huge factory to explain 

how real bodies work from 

transport defenders that 

fight off germ attacks to cell 

building blocks. 

£12.99 published by Usborne 

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Ask The 

Expert 

Ahmed Salman is co-owner and 

Managing Director of PAUL 

THOMAS, a luxury flower brand 

based in London. A distinguished 

figure in the world of floristry, 

with a career spanning over 

18 years, Ahmed has firmly 

established himself within 

London’s luxury flower sector. 

Throughout his tenure, Ahmed 

has cultivated relationships 

with a diverse array of clients, 

from renowned international 

luxury brands to prestigious 

five-star hotels. The unwavering 

commitment to craftsmanship, 

creativity, and impeccable 

attention to detail that made him 

an exceptionally skilled florist 

are values that sit at the core of 

PAUL THOMAS today. 

Discover the carefully curated 

Winter Collection of festive 

floral gifts and decorations at 

paulthomasflowers.co.uk 

When you’re too 

pressed for time to order 

a bespoke bouquet, 

consider an elegantly 

simple option like a vase 

filled with lush ilex berries 

How to Use 

Flowers for a 

Luxe Christmas 

By Ahmed Salman, Managing Director at 

royal florist PAUL THOMAS 

At PAUL THOMAS, the heart of 

our inspiration lies in the English 

Garden which influences not only 

the ingredients we select but also 

shapes the artistic arrangements 

we craft. Our designs are a 

reflection of the ever-changing 

British seasons and our creations 

exude a natural grace, celebrating 

not just the blossoms themselves 

but the entire form and flow of 

the stems, flowers, and foliage. 

ILEX BERRIES 

When the Christmas season 

arrives and you’re too pressed for 

time to order a bespoke bouquet 

from a florist, consider an 

elegantly simple option, such as 

a vase filled with an abundance 

of lush ilex berries. The impact 

is substantial, requiring minimal 

effort. Another quintessential 

Christmas bloom is the red 

amaryllis. When using amaryllis, 

insert a support stick gently 

through the hollow part of the 

stem so it stands proudly as it 

opens, ensuring the stem doesn’t 

succumb to its own grandeur 

before you’ve had the chance to 

enjoy its splendour. 

CLEAN WATER 

Clean water is crucial when 

arranging flowers in a vase. 

Dirty water can lead to wilting, 

so ensure you change the water 

frequently and remove any 

submerged leaves. Using a 

sterilising tablet or powder, like 

Milton, can help maintain clean 

water for an extended period. 

THE BEATON BOUQUET 

One of my favourite holiday 

bouquets at PAUL THOMAS 

is The Beaton Bouquet. It’s 

brimming with red ilex berries, 

frilly roses, anemones, and 

seasonal flowers. This bouquet 

can shine as a centrepiece in a 

large vase or can be disassembled 

into smaller posies that adorn 

beakers or globes. These can be 

placed across your Christmas 

dinner table, illuminated by 

tea lights and candles, creating 

an enchanting tablescape. 

Alternatively, grace your 

fireplace with these fragrant, 

colourful posies. 

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS 

In the spirit of Christmas, having 

a tree is essential for making a 

house feel like home. Whether 

it’s an artificial tree or a fresh 

one, the magic lies in the art of 

lighting. We recommend starting 

from the top and distributing 

the lights evenly and generously 

throughout the tree. A well-lit 

tree conceals its wiring, so try 

running the lights down the tree’s 

centre, extending them to the 

branches before returning to the 

core. 

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS 

When decorating the tree, 

choosing the right size baubles is 

key for achieving proportion. On 

a grand tree, opt for substantial 

baubles and add decorations like 

presents or cherubs to fill any 

gaps. Be mindful not to overload 

the branches with heavy baubles 

to prevent them from drooping – 

nobody wants that! 


The Beaton Red Wreath from £175 at paulthomasflowers.co.uk 

Wreath Reflections 

Check out these wreaths chosen by the Editor as 

Preneur World’s favourite wreaths of 2023 

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Twinkly 

Twinkly’s Pre-Lit Wreath is our top choice for seasonal 

splendour. Command 50 LEDs via the app, unveiling a spectrum 

of over 16 million RGB colours and warm white brilliance across 

its 60cm diameter expanse. Seamlessly integrated with Amazon 

Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple HomeKit, enjoy handsfree 

voice control, illuminating your space with just a word. 

Elevate your seasonal décor with the innovation of addressable 

LED lights, allowing boundless creativity in transforming your 

surroundings. Twinkly’s Pre-Lit Wreath merges technology and 

artistry to redefine yuletide charm. £99.99 from Amazon 

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The Real Flower Company 

Grace your door this Christmas with the Frosty Morning ecofriendly 

moss-based wreath for a more sustainable and longerlasting 

option. Hand crafted by expert florists using pinecones, Pussy 

Willow, Reindeer Moss, Viburnum berries and Brunia, mixed 

with fragrant Christmas Spruce and icy Senecio, this stylish and 

sustainable door wreath extends an elegant welcome to your guests. 

This wreath is available in Small (approximately 16” in diameter) 

for £144 or Large (approximately 23” in diameter) for a fuller effect 

priced at £185. Both are available from www.realflowers.co.uk 

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Winter Home & Garden 

Bye Bye Stains 

Shark StainStriker Pet Stain 

& Spot Cleaner is the best 

stubborn stain remover, 

making it perfect for homes 

with pets. The spot cleaner is 

perfect for upholstery, stairs, 

carpets & in the car. 

It instantly eliminates stains 

using a powerful dualactivated 

formula that removes 

food & spills, pet stains & 

odours, embedded mud & 

dirt. The machine’s powerful 

suction extracts dirt & liquid 

for fast drying results. The 

Pet Model comes with 4 

attachments including a Pet 

Stain Trapping Tool, plus a 

Hose-Cleaning Tool, Shark 

CarpetXpert & StainStriker 

cleaning solutions. 

£169.99 from sharkclean.co.uk 

Clean Up 

The powerful 3-in-1 Leaf Blower 

from VonHaus will leave your 

lawn, patio, and driveway looking 

clean and debris-free. Simply 

turn the dial to switch between 

three modes – leaf blower, garden 

vacuum and mulcher – to make 

short work of garden maintenance. 

£49.99 from VonHaus.com 


Quick & Easy 

In the world of domestic and commercial cleaning, one 

name reigns supreme - Henry. With a legacy built on 

reliability and superior cleaning performance, Henry 

has now unleashed its latest innovation, the Henry 

Quick Cordless Stick Vacuum. 

This modern marvel of cleaning technology seamlessly 

blends Henry’s trademark durability with a host of 

advanced features to make your cleaning routine 

smoother and dust-free. 

Henry Quick combines power and capacity with a dash 

of British ingenuity. Weighing in as a featherweight in 

the cordless vacuum world, it’s effortlessly portable and 

easy to manoeuvre, ensuring every nook and cranny is 

within reach. 

What truly sets Henry Quick apart is its ingenious pod 

system, offering one-click, dust-free emptying. No 

more sneezing fits or messy dust clouds when emptying 

the canister. It’s a real game-changer and a true 

testament to Henry’s dedication to user comfort. 

In terms of capacity, Henry Quick is a champ, holding 

more dirt and debris than most leading vacuums. With 

a runtime of up to 60 minutes on a single charge, you 

can tackle your entire home without interruption. Say 

goodbye to the days of scrambling for an available 

power socket. 

The Henry Quick Cordless Stick Vacuum is your ticket 

to a cleaner, healthier home, all while enjoying the 

convenience you’ve come to expect from the iconic 

Henry brand. No dust, no mess, and certainly no fuss! 

Henry Quick proudly continues the tradition of the 

trusted Henry brand at the pinnacle of British cleaning 

excellence. 

£299.99 from myhenry.com 

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Gifts For The Home 

ENHANCE YOUR SURROUNDINGS 

Light Up Life 

Perfect for home lovers and 

nature enthusiasts alike, the solarpowered 

Light Up Terrarium 

effortlessly infuses rooms with 

a touch of magic, illuminating 

evenings with its radiant plant 

display. It transforms ordinary 

spaces into captivating areas. 

Leave the terrarium in direct 

sunlight during the day to 

recharge the batteries to ensure 

continuous enchantment. 

£29.99 from giftrepublic.com 

Mazo Candles 

The perfect present, this Mystic scented 

candle from Màzo Candles London is 

made using a unique blend of sustainably 

sourced 100% natural, biodegradable, 

vegan waxes and natural essential oils, to 

create a unique fragrance blend that fills 

the room with scent both as a hot throw 

(when lit) and cold throw (unlit). The 

unique plant-based wax blend delivers a 

beautiful flickering flame and a slow, longlasting 

burn, while the carefully balanced 

layers of a calming essential oils blend of 

Bergamot and Jasmine combined with soft, 

woody Myrrh and Tobacco, with a top note 

of Patchouli emit a beautiful aroma. 

£67 from www.mazocandleslondon.com 

Hedgehog Days 

Bonsai Beauty 

Discover the art of Bonsai with 

Grow It - Bonsai Trees. Cultivate 

serenity as you shape and nurture 

your own miniature tree which 

you have grown from a seed. This 

kit contains everything you need 

to grow your own Bonsai, 

including clear step by step 

instructions and plenty of seeds. 

£12.99 from moonpig.com and 

giftrepublic.com 


Always one of Britain’s favourite garden 

visitors, the hedgehog has been captured in 

twelve spectacular shots by various wildlife 

photographers for this 200 x 200mm wall 

calendar. Published in partnership with the 

British Hedgehog Preservation Society who 

will receive all royalties from this calendar. 

£7.99 from graffeg.com 

Scent Sensation 

Douvalls Scents to Uplift Gift Set 

is the perfect gift for home lovers. 

The trio of 50ml sprays include a 

spa-like Lemon & Basil Shower 

Spray, a revitalising Vanilla, 

Coconut & Black Pepper Room 

Spray and a useful Mandarin & 

Lemon Toilet Spray. 

£38 from douvalls.com 

Stay Organised 

Give the gift of organisation this Christmas with 

this indispensible guide written by the stars of 

Netflix’s hit series, Clea and Joanna of The Home 

Edit. Stay Organized covers all kinds of topics 

related to maintenance, showing readers actionable 

ways to create systems in their own homes that 

will be easy to maintain for long-term success. 

£27 published by Mitchell Beazley

MIXMY 

MIXMY have reinvented home fragrance with their Scent Destinations concept. 

The five luxury scented candles in the range can be burned together in various 

combinations to give a total of 15 different fragrances. Alternatively you can choose 

to burn just one Primary Candle for a powerful aromatic statement. Our favourite 

combination is Soft/Floral and Berry/Green. 

MIXMY also offer a range of Primary 

Candle Refills so the bespoke MIXMY 

glass can be reused time and time again. 

The 200g Primary Candles have up to 

45-hours burn time. Each Primary Candle 

is £64 from www.mixmyscent.com 

A Selection of 

Festive Finds 

for the 

Home 

Beautiful Things For Those With 

The Preneur Mindset At Home 

GreenPan 

For 16 years, GreenPan have been the pioneer of world-leading Thermolon PFAS-free 

ceramic non-stick cookware. Compared with traditional non-stick, the superior quality 

coating offers outstanding cooking performance without harmful ‘forever chemicals’. 

GreenPan have now applied their expertise to a brand-new range of PFAS-free Ceramic 

Non-stick Bakeware. The range is made of top quality, strong 8mm aluminised steel 

with the ultimate, 2-layer PFAS-free ceramic non-stick coating for scratch-resistant 

performance and extreme durability. The GreenPan PFAS-free Ceramic Non-stick 

Bakeware range comprises ten lines, with a variety of sizes, including Spring Form Tins, 

Loaf Tins, Muffin Trays, Cookie Sheets and Bundt Tins to ensure picture-perfect results. 

From £19 to £31 at John Lewis and Lakeland 

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Dinner Party Season 

KitchenAid has over 15 exceptional, dishwasher-safe, extras for the famous 

attachment-ready Culinary Hub enabling everything from slicing, grating, 

chopping and mincing to making pasta. Here are three of our favourites. 

Pasta Pronto 

The KitchenAid Pasta Press transforms your 

stand mixer into a pasta making machine. 

With six interchangeable pasta discs to choose 

from, you can easily make strands of spaghetti, 

fusilli, rigatoni, bucatini or macaroni. It comes 

with a built-in wire cutter so you simply cut the 

emerging dough to the length you want. Fresh 

pasta freezes beautifully so you can always stick 

it in the freezer and whip it out when you’re 

hungry. 

The KitchenAid Pasta Press (6 Shapes) 

Attachment is £198 from kitchenaid.co.uk 

Veggie Variations 

The KitchenAid Vegetable Sheet Cutter creates 

perfect fruit and veg sheets. With a choice of two 

blades, you can produce thinner or thicker sheets 

depending on what your making. The thick sheets 

are about 1.8 mm while the thin sheets are 1.3 mm. 

Low in carbs and gluten-free, vegetable sheets 

can be used to replace ingredients in all sorts of 

everyday recipes, like lasagne, burritos, wraps, 

crisps, sushi, enchiladas and much more. 

The KitchenAid Vegetable Sheet Cutter is 

£139 from kitchenaid.co.uk 

Prep To Perfection 

The KitchenAid Vegetable Slicer and Shredder 

comes with three cylinders – the slicing blade 

(3mm), medium shredding blade (4mm) and 

the coarse shredding blade (6mm). The slicing 

blade cylinder gives you beautifully even slices 

of vegetables like cucumbers, courgette and 

celery. The medium shredding cylinder is perfect 

for grating cheese and for shredding firmer 

vegetables such as carrots. The coarse shredding 

cylinder will power through veg, such as cabbage, 

for delicious, crunchy coleslaw or stir fries. 

The KitchenAid Vegetable Slicer & Shredder is 

£109 from kitchenaid.co.uk 


The Ar t Of En t e r t a i ni ng 

The Chill Factor 

This stylish Champagne 

Bucket from Peugeot has 

a clever thermal balancing 

system which will keep 

your champagne at the right 

temperature. The champagne 

bucket is 19cm tall and is made 

from chrome-plated stainless 

steel. It comes with four 

chilling components to ensure 

your fizz is always stays fresh 

and ready to serve once opened. 

£59.99 from uk.peugeotsaveurs.com, 

Borough Market, 

John Lewis & Partners and 

Divertimenti 

Slow Cooking With GreenPan 

The ultimate time and money-saving kitchen companion 

Take the hassle out of weekday dinners and family feasts using the 

GreenPan Elite Slow Cooker to effortlessly transform simple ingredients 

into mouthwatering masterpieces. Say goodbye to the stress of rushed 

meal prep and the constant need for supervision. With the GreenPan 

Elite Slow Cooker, you can set it and forget it. Just toss in your 

ingredients, whether it’s hearty stews & casseroles, rich pasta sauces, 

flavourful curries and more. No need to preheat or add oil, thanks to the 

innovative PFAS-free Thermolon ceramic non-stick coating, specially 

engineered for high-heat electric cooking. Available in four stunning 

finishes – Stainless Steel, Glossy Black, Blue Haze, and Cloud Cream – 

this slow cooker effortlessly blends style and functionality. 

The GreenPan Elite Slow Cooker is £200 from John Lewis 

Seasonal St oneware 

KitchenAid Stoneware Collection 

The new KitchenAid Glazed Stoneware Collection is ideal 

for taking straight from the oven or countertop to the table 

and then, for storing leftovers, to the fridge using the bamboo 

lids. The durable design is scratch resistant, metal utensil and 

dishwasher safe (excluding the lids which should be hand 

washed) and the clever nestable design takes up less space in 

kitchen cupboards. Available in Empire Red, Almond Cream 

and Pistachio, all with almond interiors, in three sizes. 

The Large Baker with Lid is £50 from hartsofstur.com 

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FOODPRENEUR 

KITCHEN COMPANIONS 

FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON 

1. GASTROBACK® 

The GASTROBACK® Design 

Milk & Chocolate Advanced milk 

frother combines sleek design with 

advanced functionality, offering 

a seamless way to create velvety 

milk froth for lattes, cappuccinos, 

and more. Its intuitive controls 

and multiple frothing modes make 

it easy to customize the texture 

and temperature of your milk, 

ensuring a perfect cup every 

time. The durable construction 

and easy-to-clean components 

add to its appeal, while the 

additional chocolate function 

expands its versatility, allowing 

you to effortlessly create rich and 

creamy hot chocolate. Elevate your 

home barista experience with the 

GASTROBACK® Design Milk & 

Chocolate Advanced milk frother. 

£124.90 from gastroback.co.uk 

2. YVONNE ELLEN 

The Yvonne Ellen Slogan Serving 

Stand encapsulates artistry and 

utility. With a nod to vintage 

aesthetics, this stand showcases 

Yvonne Ellen’s signature style 

and the stand’s witty slogan adds 

a touch of playfulness. Crafted 

with meticulous attention to detail, 

it elevates the dining experience 

while holding appetizers or 

desserts. The perfect gift for 

those who appreciate the fusion 

of elegance and charm in their 

entertaining essentials. 

£60 from yvonneellen.com 

3. COLE & MASON 

The new London Salt & Pepper 

Gloss Wood Mill Gift Set 

combines timeless design with 

cutting-edge functionality. With 

a lifetime mechanism guarantee, 

they are available in 5 different 

finishes. We love the Red Gloss. 

£55 from coleandmason.com 

4. COLE & MASON 

The Berden Extra Large Acacia 

Wood Carving, Chopping, and 

Serving Board is crafted from 

high-quality acacia wood, its 

generous size provides ample 

space for carving roasts, chopping 

vegetables, or presenting an 

array of cheeses and charcuterie. 

The rich, natural tones of 

acacia wood add a touch of 

sophistication to any table 

setting. With its durability and 

dual-purpose design, the Berden 

board effortlessly transitions 

from kitchen workhorse to 

stylish serving platter, making 

it an indispensable tool for both 

cooking and hosting needs. 

£50 from coleandmason.com 

5. MARY BERRY 

The Mary Berry Signature 

Medium Platter is a testament 

to elegant dining. Crafted with 

a blend of sophistication and 

functionality, it caters to both 

aesthetic and practical desires. 

Its medium size makes it ideal 

for serving an array of delectable 

treats, from finger sandwiches 

to delicate pastries. The platter’s 

refined aesthetics, marked by 

gentle curves and a timeless white 

finish, elevate any occasion. 

£44 from next.co.uk 

6. LIGHT MY FIRE 

The Light My Fire Spork original 

is a spoon, fork and knife in-one 

combo. With a spoon at one end 

and a fork with a serrated knifeedge 

at the other, it’s a versatile, 

reusable and compact addition 

to any pack lunch, picnic basket, 

handbag and backpack. The 

Spork is safe to use with nonstick 

cookware, 100% BPA-free 

Biobased Plastic and dishwasher 

safe. Plus they come in a range of 

great colours. 

£34.95 for the Mega Pack of 11 

sporks from berryuseful.co.uk 

7. AKINOD 

The perfect companion to your 

Akinod travel cutlery, this bento 

lets you take out your homemade 

meals, as beautiful to the eye as 

they are delicious to eat. A double 

compartment composed of highquality 

polypropylene with a total 

capacity of 1.4 litres, this bento is 

microwaveable (up to 100°C for 2 

min) and dishwasher-safe (up to 

50°C). Its elegant lid in acacia adds 

a natural touch and can also be 

used as a cutting board, especially 

for your nomadic aperitifs. It 

comes in an elegant insulated tote, 

lined with an insulating layer to 

keep your meals fresh no matter 

your excursion. 

£33.95 from berryuseful.co.uk 

8. CATH KIDSTON 

The Cath Kidston Christmas Set 

of 2 Cake Tins feature the brand’s 

signature vintage-inspired designs 

and add a touch of nostalgia to the 

festive kitchen. With two sizes 

included, they offer versatility 

for storing and gifting cakes, 

cookies, and treats. The durable 

metal construction and airtight lids 

preserve freshness. 

£30 from next.co.uk 

9. KUHN RIKON 

The KinderKitchen® 3-Piece 

Mixing Set (£24.95) is an ideal 

gift for young aspiring chefs. 

Consisting of a non-slip bowl, an 

ergonomically shaped whisk and a 

handy spoon, this animal-themed 

triplet turns each food preparation 

chore into an exciting game! 

Crafted from durable BPA-free 

materials, these kitchen essentials 

are perfectly sized for small 


1 

3 

2 

4 

6 

5 

7 9 

8 

hands, fostering a sense of 

independence. 

10. KUHN RIKON 

The KinderKitchen® 2-Piece 

Cutting Set (£19.95) is designed 

with safety in mind and includes 

a kid-friendly knife and a cutting 

board tailored to smaller hands. 

The knife’s rounded tip and 

ergonomic handle ensure safe 

usage while teaching basic cutting 

techniques. The non-slip feet on 

the cutting board provides 

a stable surface for slicing 

and dicing. 

Both are available from 

kuhnrikon.co.uk 

10 

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How To Eat Alkaline When 

Emanuela Fischer 

Dining Out And Eating In 

Head Chef Emanuela Fischer shares her top tips on eating 

alkaline and how to nourish your gut for long-lasting health 

In today’s busy modern world, where dining out 

and eating processed foods seem to be the new 

normal, it’s easy to fall into unhealthy eating habits. 

Though you may not feel the effects on your health 

immediately, poor diet can negatively impact the 

digestive system with life-long consequences. What 

many people don’t realise is that the digestive system 

is intricately linked to all aspects of the human body, 

from your mental health to your immune response, 

and as the foundational key to overall health, your 

gut needs to be looked after. 

Our bodies need to achieve a healthy pH balance 

between alkaline and acidity, to ensure healthy 

digestion and detoxification in the body. One of 

the easiest ways to quickly improve your digestive 

function is to consider the ‘input’ and increase the 

amount of alkaline foods you eat in order to restore 

pH balance and reduce acidity - which can lead to 

indigestion, dyspepsia, leaky gut and other stomach 

problems. 

In a world where health trends come and go, the 

alkaline approach stands as a steadfast pillar of 

wellness, reminding us that nourishing our bodies 

can be a harmonious journey of flavours and healing. 

It’s key to remember that this is not an overnight 

change. Switching to an alkaline-based diet is a 

lifestyle choice and even after seven days, you’ll 

really start to see a difference! 

Here are seven simple steps to build an alkaline diet 

into your daily lifestyle, and improve your digestive 

health bit by bit, in a way that feels achievable 

alongside the pressures of daily life. 

1. BEFRIEND LEAFY GREENS 

Cultivating an alkaline-friendly lifestyle begins 

with a celebration of leafy greens. Spinach and 

Swiss chard are great options that tend to be easily 

accessible in supermarkets. They are not only rich in 

essential vitamins and minerals but also contribute 

to a more alkaline internal environment. These 

ingredients can easily be incorporated into your 

salads, smoothies, and stir-fries to effortlessly elevate 

your meal’s alkaline level. 

2. MORNING LEMON ELIXIRS 

Starting your day with a warm glass of lemon water 

might seem like a simple ritual, but the impact on 


your pH balance is profound. Lemons, although 

acidic in nature, possess alkalizing properties when 

metabolised by the body. This zesty elixir not only 

kick starts your digestion in the mornings, but also 

sets an alkaline tone for the day ahead. 

3. WHOLEFOOD WONDERS 

Transitioning to an alkaline-centric diet means 

shifting the spotlight on to whole, unprocessed foods. 

Opt for ancient grains like quinoa, amaranth, and 

millet, which not only bring a delightful nutty flavour 

to your meals but also have alkalizing benefits. You 

can complement these grains with an abundance of 

fresh fruits and vegetables to create a symphony of 

nourishment on your plate. 

4. MINDFUL PROTEIN CHOICES 

While embracing alkaline foods, it’s crucial to make 

conscious choices about your protein sources. Plantbased 

proteins like beans, lentils, and tofu harmonise 

seamlessly with the alkaline philosophy. These 

alternatives not only provide the body with essential 

amino acids but also foster a more alkaline internal 

terrain. 

5. NAVIGATING DINING OUT 

Embarking on an alkaline adventure doesn’t 

mean bidding farewell to dinners with friends and 

restaurant rendezvous. When dining out, seek out 

establishments that offer plant-based, whole food 

options. When choosing your meal, look for vibrant 

salads, vegetable-based curries, and quinoa bowls 

to stay aligned with your alkaline aspirations. Don’t 

hesitate to customise your order to include alkalinerich 

ingredients. 

6. HYDRATION SENSATION 

Water, the elixir of life, plays a pivotal role in 

maintaining alkaline balance. Infuse your water 

with slices of cucumber, mint, or even a dash of pink 

Himalayan salt to enhance its alkalizing powers. 

Staying adequately hydrated not only supports 

digestion but also aids in cellular detoxification. 

However, do take care not to drink too much water 

around mealtimes. Imbibing a lot of water prior to 

(or post) a meal, will dilute your stomach’s acidity 

and actually make digestion more of a challenge. Try 

to limit your water intake to one-hour pre and post 

meals. 

7. CULTIVATING CULINARY AWARENESS 

Developing an alkaline-conscious mindset is not 

merely about the ingredients you consume, but also 

about the way you prepare them. Whilst air-fryers 

and slow cookers are trending and are a good way to 

prepare meals quickly or have them ready for when 

you arrive home after work, they are not quite as 

effective at retaining alkaline qualities within your 

food. For example, steaming and sautéing are two 

methods that preserve the alkalizing attributes of 

ingredients and will give you a better boost. 

ABOUT THE EXPERT 

Emanuela Fischer is Head Chef at VIVAMAYR 

Medical Health Resort Maria Wörth, and has 

published multiple cookbooks that support the 

VIVAMAYR philosophy and approach to alkaline 

eating. Her books include ‘Veggie Stars: The 

VIVAMAYR Cookbook’ and ‘Eat Alkaline: The 

VIVAMAYR Principle’. Find out more at www. 

vivamayr.com 

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Advent Calendars 

1 

Drinks By The Dram 

The perfect gift for rum lovers, Drinks by the Dram’s 

spectacular Rum Advent Calendar features 24 different 

30ml wax-sealed samples of rum sourced from producers 

large and small across the globe. The Advent Calendar 

contains the following exceptional rums: Angostura 

Rum 1919, Black Tot Master Blender’s Reserve - 2021 

Edition, Brugal 1888 Double Aged Rum, Diplomático 

Seleccion De Familia, Discarded Banana Peel Rum, 

Flor de Caña 18, Gosling’s Family Reserve, La 

Hechicera Fine Aged Rum, Langs Mango & Ginger 

Rum, Langs Pineapple Rum, Libations Double Aged 

Golden Rum, Norfolk Dark Spiced Rum, Plantation 

XO Barbados 20th Anniversary, Ron Colón 

Salvadoreño Coffee Infused Rum, Ron La Progresiva 

13, Ron Pampero Aniversario, Ron Zacapa Centenario 

Sistema Solera 23, Rum Ting - Passionfruit, Mango 

& Elderflower, Rumbullion!, Rumbullion! XO 15 Years 

Old, Skipper Demerara Rum, Tanduay Double Rum, Twin 

Fin Spiced Golden Rum. 

£124.95 from Master of Malt 

2 

Baylis & Harding 

Indulge your man in the essence of rugged elegance with 

the Baylis & Harding Signature for Him Advent Calendar. This 

opulent collection is an escapade from the ordinary with each 

day unveiling a new surprise, treating that special someone to 

daily pampering. Immerse your hands and body in essential 

indulgence with the finest fragrances, featuring Hemp & 

Bergamot, Black Pepper & Ginseng, and Citrus, Lime & Mint 

notes. A gift that radiates Christmas anticipation, encapsulating 

self-care and festive charm. 

£45 from Boots 

3 

Fever-Tree 

The Fever-Tree Ultimate Gin & Tonic Advent Calendar 

is the perfect Christmas countdown for Fever-Tree fans and gin 

lovers alike. Behind 24 doors, there is either a can of Fever-Tree’s 

premium mixers or a premium craft gin mini. Together, these create 

12 perfect pairings, selected by the in-house experts at Fever-Tree. 

Showcasing Fever-Tree’s range of flavours, there’s a pairing for 

every palette, from classic London Drys through to zesty citrus 

gins, each spirit brand has been perfectly matched. Household 

names such as Sipsmith and Hayman’s join up-and-coming brands. 

£65 from Waitrose, John Lewis and Ocado 


4 

ARRAN Sense of Scotland 

The Winter’s Night Advent Calendar from ARRAN Sense 

of Scotland showcases a curated selection of products from their 

renowned collections worth over £150. The calendar features 

cherished lines such as After the Rain, Glenashdale, Seaweed & 

Sage, Lochranza, Kildonan and the exclusive limited edition scents 

for 2023 - Forest Frost & Rowanberry Embers. This indulgent 

assortment includes Soaps, Bath & Shower Gels, Body Lotions, 

mini 8cl Candles, Shampoos, and Conditioners, accompanied 

by 15ml vials of Glen Rosa EDT and After the Rain EDP. This 

luxurious gift will unveil a tapestry of scents and sensations for 

your loved one as they journey through the holiday season. 

£70 from arran.com 

5 

MELT Chocolates 

This year’s Chocolate Advent Calendar from luxury chocolatier MELT 

Chocolates features a beautifully illustrated ‘book’ calendar based on the 

classic 12 Days of Christmas song. Indulgent and beautiful, this Chocolate 

Advent Calendar is a gift for the chocolate connoisseur. Shimmering with 

gold detailing and completely plastic-free it contains 12 delicious mixed 

bars from MELT Chocolates. Vegan & sugar-free options are also available. 

£49 from meltchocolates.com 

6 

PLAYin CHOC 

Behind each of the 24 windows of this eco-friendly 

advent calendar, you’ll find a cute festive toy to build plus a 

creamy PLAYin CHOC chocolate and fun facts card. Each 

planet-friendly collectable doubles up as a super-cute decoration. 

£49.95 from playinchoc.com 

7 

Smiggle 

The Smiggle Stationery Advent Calendar is bursting with sweetscented 

stationery and captivating toys, promising an exciting Christmas 

countdown revealing 25 limited edition and fan-favourite items. There’s 

also the chance to win a £250 shopping spree through the ‘Lucky Ticket’ 

concealed in the envelope on the calendar’s reverse. 

£35 from www.smiggle.co.uk 

8 

Niederegger 

Niederegger marzipan is made from 100% finest marzipan paste, 

made using traditional roasting cauldrons with production supervised 

by a master confectioner. This Niederegger Cafe Advent Calendar 

is filled with an assortment of dark and milk chocolate pralines, 

croquant with milk chocolate, flambeed marzipan and marzipan. 

£39.95 from John Lewis 

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A Festive Feast Of Flavours 

Team Preneur selects the best luxury festive food & drink from 

decadent gin hampers to indulgent hand-painted chocolates and more 

Rock Rose Gin 

Splash out with the Signature Collection Hamper 

that houses four Editions of Rock Rose Gin; 

the Original, Citrus Coastal, Pink Grapefruit 

Old Tom, plus the Navy Strength, alongside 

two glasses and eight Franklin & Sons Tonics. 

Rock Rose Gin gets its wonderful flavour from 

a carefully selected and put together creation 

of local and traditional botanicals. Each one 

meticulously chosen for their flavour properties 

to create the perfect taste. 

£180 from www.dunnetbaydistillers.co.uk 

Janice Wong 

This decadent box of 25 signature Chocolate 

Bon Bons from Janice Wong include a range of 

flavours featuring offerings from the Signature 

Singapore Series such as Laksa Leaf Lemongrass 

and Kaffir Lime Caramel in addition to a 

selection of classic flavours including Salted 

Caramel, Yuzu and Praline Feuilletine. Each little 

piece of chocolate art is carefully curated and 

individually hand painted. 

£66 from janicewong.uk 

Niederegger 

For the ultimate marzipan indulgence this festive 

season, savour the pleasures of this 86-piece 

Niederegger Classic Mini Loaves gift box. Filled 

with pure marzipan from Lubeck, this is the 

perfect festive gift box for marzipan lovers. 

£58.99 from www.chocolatesdirect.co.uk 

Resident Pheasant 

This zero-plastic Christmas Hamper contains 

a selection of indulgent chocolate treats housed 

in a basket crafted from sustainable materials. 

The delicious chocolate is ethically sourced and 

handcrafted in the UK, making it the perfect gift. 

£31 at residentpheasant.co.uk 

On The Table 

The Big Celebration Box has everything you would 

ever want in a hamper this winter. You’ll also 

discover the best in British cheese and charcuterie, 

thanks to the Cobble Lane British Mixed Charcuterie 

Selection featuring Bresola, Coppa and Fennel Seed 

Salami, plus delicious Lincolnshire Poacher and 

the handmade Bix Organic Soft Cheese. Finishing 

touches include crisp Mor Poppy Seed Crackers, 

juicy Perello Olives and decadent Torres Truffle 

Crisps. The perfect gift for foodies this Christmas. 

£100 from onthetableco.com 

Buffalo Trace 

The top-quality Eagle Rare 10-Year-Old Bourbon 

from Buffalo Trace Distillery is deliciously fragrant 

and woody. matured for at least a decade before 

making its way into its distinctive bottles at 45% 

ABV. The nose is complex, with aromas of toffee, 

hints of orange peel, herbs, honey, leather and oak. 

The taste is bold, dry and delicate with notes of 

candied almonds and very rich cocoa. The finish is 

dry and lingering. 

£40 from all major supermarkets and bars 

nationwide 

Smokin’ Brothers 

Smokin’ Brothers award-winning artisanal smallbatch 

smoked salmon can be enjoyed in the 2-pack 

Smokin’ Trays with 200g each of lean tail slices and 

decadent belly slices. Deliveries are sent out the day 

after the salmon has been smoked. 

From £33.90 at smokin-brothers.com 

Ashmolean Museum 

The Ashmolean Pantry Hamper is jam-packed 

with sweet and savoury treats, featuring a range of 

jams, chutneys and preserves made specially for the 

Ashmolean Museum alongside a pack of the very 

special Oxford Blue Oatmeal Biscuits all contained 

in a reusable presentation box. 

£25 from shop.ashmolean.org 


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The Preneur’s Guide To Giving Back 

To The Local Community 

KAMRAN SALEEM 

Managing Director of MotorServUK 

As k The Ex p e r t 

Nowadays, the focus on giving 

back is in a way that aligns with 

your values as an entrepreneur, 

whether it’s time, donations, 

expertise or openness to different 

ways of collaborating. 

As entrepreneurs, we thrive on 

challenge, and it’s this creative 

mindset that will help you to 

uncover unique opportunities to 

support your community. 

The benefits of giving back to the 

local community are many-fold: 

EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION 

Employees report that they feel 

more of a sense of purpose when 

their organisation is involved in 

work with the broader community. 

VISIBILITY 

Community involvement provides 

businesses with opportunities to 

expand their network and build 

valuable relationships with other 

local businesses, organizations, 

and community leaders. 

These connections can lead to 

collaborations, partnerships, and 

business opportunities that might 

not have arisen otherwise. 

CUSTOMERS 

Your visibility as a business 

can be enhanced by engaging 

with community initiatives, 

and customers can be won and 

maintained by connecting on a 

meaningful and personal level. 

CONNECTION 

Active participation in community 

initiatives can establish a positive 

rapport with the local council and 

regulatory bodies. For example, 

MotorServ UK regularly organises 

events with the West Midlands 

Police to share safety tips and 

proactive measures that can 

be implemented to ensure the 

community are informed and 

protected against car theft and 

related crimes. 

Here’s what to consider: 

LOOK FOR IMPACT 

Are you offering what is needed? 

During the pandemic, our sales 

department couldn’t open due 

to lockdown. However, we were 

able respond to a request from a 

medical agency to provide Cars 

with a sealed boot, which could be 

safely used to transport emergency 

GPs to the homes of those who 

had suspected Covid cases. 

ALIGN VALUES 

What type of community work 

makes the most sense for your 

business? 

THINK LONG-TERM 

What can you realistically commit 

to with the resources you have? 

Consistent and genuine efforts to 

make a positive impact can lead to 

stronger community relationships 

and a more socially responsible 

brand image. 

Here’s how to get started: 

SUPPORT LOCAL CHARITIES 

Partnering with local charitable 

organizations and nonprofits is 

a direct way to contribute to the 

well-being of the community. 

You can donate funds, products, 

or services, or even organize 

fundraising events to support 

causes that align with your values 

and community needs. 

SPONSORSHIP OF 

COMMUNITY EVENTS 

Sponsoring events not only 

provides financial support but 

also enhances your visibility and 

reputation within the community. 

Every Christmas, we partner 

with our local Round Table 

organisation to provide Santa’s 

transport – he travels to visit local 

homes and families in style, with 

his sleigh pulled along by either an 

Audi or BMW SUV! 

EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES 

We have a longstanding 

partnership with Solihull college 

to offer apprenticeships to 

local students; we’ve had 20+ 

apprentices come through our 

business in the past nine years. 

We also work with the college 

to advise on how to make the 

syllabus more commercially 

orientated in today’s more 

technological and interactive 

environment. Your business could 

collaborate with local schools to 

support educational programmes, 

sponsor extracurricular activities, 

or provide resources like books or 

technology. 

VOLUNTEER PROGRAMMES 

Encourage employees to 

volunteer their time and skills 

for community projects. This 

could involve participating in 

environmental cleanup efforts, 

mentoring local students, or 

assisting at local events. 

And that’s just the start – you 

could also consider hiring locally, 

giving local discounts and using 

your social platform for good. 

Ultimately, the best approach to 

giving back will depend on the 

values and unique needs of the 

community you serve. 


Culinary Community 

Preneur World suggests two small but tasty treats to celebrate 

togetherness and the joy of sharing food. 

Star Butter Cookies by Microplane 

To make these pretty Christmas biscuits, you will need: 

2 medium free range eggs 

250g sugar 

Half Tonka bean - grated finely with the Microplane 

Premium Classic Zester 

1 lemon – zest grated finely with the Microplane 

Premium Classic Zester 

500g flour 

1tsp baking powder (optional) 

250g cold butter - grated with the Microplane Elite Box 

Grater extra coarse blade 

For the glaze: 1 egg white mixed with a little water 

Mix the eggs and sugar together and add the half tonka 

bean and lemon zest to the mixture. In a second bowl, 

mix the flour and baking powder together. Grate the cold 

butter, add to the flour mixture and knead roughly. Add 

the egg and sugar mixture and knead into a dough. Divide 

the dough in half and leave to rest in the fridge for at least 

an hour or overnight. Preheat the oven to 180°C / 160°C 

fan. Sprinkle the worksurface with flour and roll out the 

dough to approx. 4mm thickness. Use cookie cutters to 

cut out the desired shape and glaze with the egg white. 

Place on a non-stick tin and pop into the oven for approx. 

8-10 minutes. Once cooled, decorate with icing and stars. 

Chocolate Truffles by KitchenAid 

To make these indulgent homemade chocolates, you will need: 

250g 60% dark chocolate 

120g double cream 

50g desiccated coconut 

100g dark cocoa powder 

Connect the KitchenAid Slicer and Shredder attachment 

with the coarse shredding blade to the KitchenAid Artisan 

4.7L Stand Mixer. Grate the chocolate on speed 6. Heat the 

cream over a medium heat until hot, but don’t let it boil, and 

pour over the chocolate and let it sit for 5 minutes, then stir 

until smooth. Pour the truffle mixture into a shallow tray 

and refrigerate for 4 hours. Toast the desiccated coconut on 

a medium heat and transfer to a shallow plate to cool. Sieve 

the cocoa powder onto another plate. Using a melon baller or 

a teaspoon, scoop out a small amount of the cooled truffle 

mixture and shape into a ball with a diameter of about 2.5cm. 

Roll half of the balls in the cocoa powder and half in the 

coconut. Store refrigerated in an airtight container before 

you’re ready to gift wrap, or serve after dinner. 

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The Best Cookbooks of 2023 

The Grazing Table 

This new book by Natalie 

Thomson is full of inspiring 

ideas for building your own 

eye-catching grazing boards 

to wow your guests. It 

includes more than 60 

simple recipes for butter 

boards, cheeseboards, 

antipasti, mezze, buffets, fruit 

platters, dessert boards and more. 

£18.99 published by Octopus 

Ginger Pig Christmas Cook Book 

Written by Tim Wilson & Rebecca Seal, this 

essential companion to the festive season contains all 

the recipes you need for Christmas 

Day plus all the other get-togethers 

you might host during the holidays 

through to New Year’s Day. In 

addition to delicious recipes, this 

cook book is filled with a wealth 

of helpful advice from how to 

stuff a bird to the art of building a 

festive cheese board. 

£25 published by Octopus 

Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook: 

200 Air Fryer Recipes 

From the trusted Hamlyn All Colour Cookery 

series, this cookbook provides 200 easy recipes 

for you to enjoy with your air fryer, with delicious 

ideas for breakfast, light bites and 

sides, meat and fish mains, vegetarian 

and vegan meals and sweet treats. If 

you want a faster and cheaper way of 

cooking than the oven, your air fryer 

will help you save time, money and 

calories - all with minimal clean-up. 


Flavour 

This brand-new collection of delicious, crowdpleasing 

recipes is by the award-winning, 

bestselling Middle-Eastern chef, Sabrina 

Ghayour. The reader is encouraged to have 

confidence in changing some ingredients 

to suit whatever is in the storecupboard or 

whatever suits individual tastes, making 

these recipes as a great base for creating 

your own simple and vibrant Middle- 

Eastern dishes at home. Each fuss-free 

recipe is sure to satisfy and delight. 


Recipes for a Better Menopause 

With ground-breaking scientific research 

from nutrition expert Dr Federica Amati 

and delicious, nourishing recipes from 

award-winning chef, Jane Baxter, 

this book will help you harness the 

power of food to optimise your health 

during pre, peri and post menopause. 

Featuring Mediterranean-style dishes 

packed with nutrients, protein and 

essential vitamins, the recipes will 

give your body the goodness it 

needs to thrive while tackling menopause. 


Quick Keto Kitchen 

You might think that cooking keto is 

complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. Here, 

bestselling Keto cookbook author 

Monya Kilian Palmer shares a stunning 

collection of recipes that are low in carbs, 

full of flavour but also quick and easy 

to make. With clear instructions and 

fantastic flavour combinations, every 

single recipe is fuss-free and delicious. 


Cook Smart: Air Fryer 

In his new cookbook, Dean Edwards presents 90 quick and easy energy-saving 

recipes for the air fryer from healthy breakfast and quick lunches to family 

favourites and indulgent desserts. He shares all the creative ways you can use the air 

fryer to save money, time and energy while cooking dishes to suit every occasion. 



Jeremy Pang’s School of Wok: 

Simple Family Feasts 

In his new book, Jeremy Pang brings easy feasting 

back on the menu with more than 80 irresistible 

recipes which the whole family can 

enjoy. Nine of the ten chapters in 

the book are dedicated to a different 

country in East and South East Asia, 

each one offering a range of dishes 

inspired by that particular cuisine. 

The book is filled with practical tips 

and techniques to help you cook 

everything from a simple meal to a 

full-on banquet for friends and family. 


The Low Carb Italian Kitchen 

Can Italian food become part of a healthy eating 

lifestyle? The answer is yes according to Katie 

and Giancarlo Caldesi, leading advocates for 

the health benefits of a low-carb 

diet. Their new book contains 

over 80 recipes from antipasti to 

sugar-free dolci showing you how 

to eat delicious low-carb Italian 

food while shedding weight and 

achieving a healthier, happier and 

more energized you. 


The Thrifty Baker 

Bake-Off semi-finalist Hermine Dossou 

presents 65 delicious, affordable and impressive 

recipes, complete with gluten-free options, 

plus advice, tips and hacks covering many 

areas of shopping, baking and cooking on a 

budget. Filled with clever ideas and 

useful features, the book is written 

with a realism and empathy that 

comes from the heart, from a lived 

experience. Hermine believes that 

we can all eat flavourful, nutritious 

food without spending a fortune on 

ingredients and energy. This book 

shows you how to do exactly that! 

£18.99 published by White Lion 

German Baking 

Jürgen Krauss’s gentle 

charm, ambitious flavours 

and scientific know-how 

captured audiences’ hearts 

on The Great British 

Bake Off. Drawing on the 

flavours and techniques of 

his childhood home in the 

Black Forest, this fool-proof collection 

of recipes provides delicious inspiration 

for any time of day and any occasion. 

From sweet and savoury classics such 

as Flammkuchen, cinnamon and raisin 

braid, Streusel, marble cake, and Sacher 

Torte, to festive bakes such as Lebkuchen, 

marzipan swirl biscuits, Stollen and 

Easter braid, they are the perfect way to 

celebrate German baking at home. 

£26 from Octopus 

Chetna’s Indian Feasts 

In her new book, bestselling author and 

queen of Indian home cooking Chetna 

Makan provides you with recipes for 

flavour-packed feasts designed to please a 

crowd. Her accessible style 

and supermarket-friendly 

ingredients prove that you 

don’t need to be an expert to 

entertain and the delicious 

dishes are grouped together 

by theme so you know exactly 

how to pair your platters. 


Caught Snackin’ 

Tiktok sensation @caughtsnackin 

brings you 100 recipes for the 

ultimate comfort food that is 

all about big flavours and zero 

stress. Whether you’re looking for 

the best snack hacks or a showstopping 

meal to wow a crowd, 

this book has something for everyone from fancy 

brunches and quick lunches to Friday-night 

fakeaways and delicious desserts. 


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MasterChef: The 

Professionals 

As well as the 

competition 

element, this series 

also shows the 

behind-the-scenes 

reality of young 

chefs and their 

personal stories 

Intervi 


The judges of MasterChef: The Professionals 

2023, Monica Galetti, Marcus Wareing and Gregg 

Wallace, reveal all about the new series on BBC One 

ew 

MasterChef: The Professionals returned to 

BBC One this autumn for its 16th series, 

with 32 ambitious chefs from across the 

country battling to become the 2023 

Champion. Presiding over the UK’s most 

revered cooking competition is Michelinstarred 

Marcus Wareing, celebrated 

MasterChef judge, Gregg Wallace and 

returning renowned chef, Monica Galetti. 

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What’s it been like to come back 

together after a break? 

Monica: “It’s been wonderful coming back 

into the fold with good friends. It’s like a 

little family here and we’ve just had the 

best time reconnecting with everyone. 

I also feel that this time so much more 

relaxed than ever before. We all share that 

feeling of really enjoying every day that 

we’re together and wanting the best for the 

chefs that walk through that door.” 

Marcus: “I agree. Anna did a really great 

job last series and we’re so grateful to her 

for stepping in, but of course I missed 

having Mon here. It feels like she’s just 

been away for a long holiday. It is like 

seeing an old friend, which is really 

brilliant. It’s been a great year of chefs 

and especially cool that we had lots of 

talented female chefs in the kitchen. This 

year is one where I think we’ve had the 

most women and it really did mix it up. We 

had some great food and some really good 

times.” 

Gregg: “Well I absolutely loved working 

with Anna, but it’s so lovely to see Monica 

back again. We’re old friends and I’ve 

known her for nearly 20 years. I’ve known 

both Marcus and Monica for a long time, 

they are different people in and out of their 

chef whites. They’re amazing teachers and 

they’re so fun but they also know when to 

be strict and focused, which is essential in 

a professional kitchen environment.” 

P 

Marcus, you say there are the highest 

number of women in this series, why 

do you think that is? 

Marcus: “I think maybe because the year 

before we had a brilliant female winner 

[Nikita Pathakji] and I think that that really 

highlighted that this competition is for 

everyone and it’s not all about the boys. Of 

course, we’ve had female chefs in the finals 

before who came very close. Then last year 

we had first female winner since I’ve been 

on the show, which I think and I hope has 

inspired a whole new generation to give it 

a go.” 

P 

What is it about this series that still 

keeps viewers hooked? 

Gregg: “There is so much talent throughout 

the other MasterChef series, but with the 

professionals you really see some sublime 

talent. It’s also similar to the other series 

in that it’s incredibly addictive to watch 

people work really hard and achieve their 

goals. I think there’s something almost 

glorious about it.” 

Monica: “I think it’s because people can 

really take away from it. A lot of viewers 

have told me they love attempting the skills 

test that we do and they feel like they’re 

really learning something, I love that about 

it. As well as the competition element, this 

series also shows the behind-the-scenes 

reality of young chefs and their personal 

stories. I think people love seeing that 

development in contestants and seeing 

them gain belief and confidence themselves 

and their style of cooking. These chefs 

haven’t made their name yet and they don’t 

come into the studio with massive egos or 

any pretence. They want to find out who 

they are and grow from that point. I think 

that captivates the audience. 

Marcus: “Yes I agree, I also think it’s 

very different to the other MasterChef 

series. It’s very focused on detail. It’s 

incredibly emotional for these chefs as 

they’re investing so much of themselves 

in the professional sense. The competitors 

really dig really deep into their souls 

through their cooking and share with us 

what food means to them. We also start to 

see chefs really coming out of their shell 

through their food. Difficult as it may be, 

I think that’s a lovely experience. I think 

that shows, which makes it a good watch 

in turn. It’s good to see chefs developing 

and we see a lot of emotion, because that’s 

what food is. So I think that’s what keeps 

professionals so popular and very much at 

the forefront of professional cookery.” 

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P 

Are there any trends, influences or particular 

things repeated that you’ve noticed from any of 

the chefs this year? 

Monica: “A lot of split sauces and green oil on 

everything! Would you agree Marcus?” 

Marcus: “Absolutely. I think we even said when we 

were in the studio, the splitting sauce was the thing of 

this year. It was quite extraordinary! There was a lot 

of fish too.” 

Gregg: “I’ve noticed a movement almost back in 

time, to the skill, the touch and the timing of the 

chefs, with less reliance on gimmicks and machines. 

It’s back to old fashioned cookery, which I’m really 

loving. I’ve also noticed a sort of fusion of East meets 

West. Using European cookery techniques with 

Asian flavours is something I find really exciting. I 

think it’s a great reflection of modern multicultural 

British society. It’s particularly great to see it in 

fine dining cuisine, where historically this wasn’t 

the case. You’ve got chefs from a mix of different 

backgrounds learning classic techniques along with 

flavours from all over the world and it’s fantastic.” 

Are there any new ingredients or dishes you’ve 

P discovered from the show that have now become 

a regular dining fixture for you or that you’ve 

cooked yourself at home? 

Gregg: “Marcus and Monica teach me stuff all the 

time. A big thing that I’ve learned is making sauces. 

You have to be patient. You have to build flavour 

and you have to reduce them. So now my sauces are 

amazing. My Bordelaise is unbelievable. So I would 

say my sauces and banana ice-cream, which Monica 

taught me. It’s just frozen bananas and cream, but it’s 

become a real staple at home for me.” 

P 

What are your words of advice for someone 

wanting to take the plunge into a culinary 

career? What qualities do they need? 

Monica: “You definitely need to be committed. I 

think hospitality is a career that people should only 

take on if they have a real passion and love for it. I 

don’t think it’s something you can just dip into for a 

couple of years if you’re unsure. You need to really 

love it for what it is. Also, choose your food hero or 

chef that you aspire to be or work with, and try to get 

into great kitchens and learn. Most importantly, enjoy 

it and enjoy that learning process. It’s also important 

for young chefs to get into a solid kitchen and stay 

committed to that place. If I see CV and a chef hasn’t 

stayed somewhere longer than say three months, I’m 

unsure if I can trust them. Whereas if they’ve stayed 

somewhere for a year or longer, it shows longevity 

and dedication.” 

Marcus: “Yes I think Monica has summed it up 

brilliantly. Commitment and loyalty are really 

important, as is choosing the right kitchen, and 

choosing it wisely. It can be easy to jump ship when 

the going gets a bit tough, for example if you’re 

working more hours than you want to or have to 

come in on your day off. But chefs need to stick with 

the right kitchen and team, through the good times 

and the bad, and be willing to work hard.” 

P 

Tell me more about the highlights of the new 

series for you? 

Gregg: “One of my favourite parts was sitting next to 

Marcus and Monica during the skills test. It’s some of 

the most enjoyable television I’ve ever done in my life 

because I get to eat it and I get a one-on-one cookery 

lesson from two of the best chefs in the country. 

Their skills are just incredible so it’s a real honour 

and a privilege, and they really love teaching. 

And a really standout moment when we weren’t 

filming, was when Marcus and Monica and I went to 

a funfair with a ghost house in Copenhagen. If you 

can imagine, it was the three of us holding hands 

in there, which was a mixture of screaming and 

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Monica Galetti, Gregg Wallace & Marcus Wareing 

laughing. One of our finest evenings!” 

Monica: “It has to be watching Marcus and Gregg do 

a waltz together in one of the most famous restaurants 

in the world. Definite highlight of the series for me!” 

Marcus: “Yes it actually started off in the first 

‘experience’ room with me dancing with one of 

the performers – a very serious woman wearing a 

catsuit – and then I ended up with Gregg. So it started 

off well, and it ended up pretty badly dancing with 

Gregg. I don’t know if that will have made it into the 

series but it was definitely memorable!” 

P 

Can you talk more about that famous restaurant? 

Where did the Finalists go? 

Marcus: “MasterChef took us this year to Alchemist 

in Copenhagen, which is an extraordinary and unique 

restaurant and an experience for us, the contestants, 

and the crew as well. It’s quite unusual in that it’s not 

just a meal, it’s a process that has been thought out 

on so many different levels. It plays on your emotions 

and can be surprising or push you out of your 

comfort zone. The food is beautiful and presented 

by an incredibly skilled team who really believe in 

Rasmus [Munk] the head chef’s, vision and passion. 

What’s quite scary is you see the what Alchemist 

is, and then you look at the man who has created it 

and he’s incredibly young. I think he’s about 32 and 

super talented. He has some great people around 

him because he’s so much more than just a chef. 

The restaurant tells a story. It’s like going into Willy 

Wonka’s factory, but it’s a restaurant, and it’s quite an 

emotional experience.” 

Monica: “Yes it was just the most amazing, jawdropping 

and theatrical experience you could have. 

It’s topped with amazing food that’s done in a way 

that’s almost political or a statement. That’s the 

theatrical nature of the place, it’s also a show. To 

realise a vision like that takes a lot of confidence. 

It was a unique experience, or me, for the chefs. To 

enter Rasmus’ world and how the team work with 

such precision – it’s something our finalists will 

take away forever. Like Marcus said it’s like Willy 

Wonka’s chocolate factory turned into a restaurant. 

There are so many highlights from Alchemist, one of 

them is watching Marcus and Gregg dance together. 

They gave Strictly a run for their money!” 

At these latter points in the series, what’s so special 

about moving them out of the MasterChef kitchen? 

Gregg: “When you get to the last stages of the 

competition you really are pushing the chefs. Each 

chef has their own particular cuisine that they’ve 

become incredibly skilled at. At these stages what we 

do is completely move them out of that comfort zone 

and throw them head on into somebody else’s style 

or a new environment – at a restaurant or on location. 

When they’re under someone’s tutelage or recreating 

an incredible and established dish from a top chef, it 

can be a style that could have been honed over 20 or 

30 years, so it’s a real leveller.” 

Watch MasterChef: The Professionals on BBC One 

and iPlayer 

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Restaurants 

Bantof 

Nestled in the heart of Soho, 

Bantof beckons as a unique and 

vibrant culinary oasis, celebrating 

the eccentricity of old Soho while 

offering exquisite food that pays 

homage to creative talents. At the 

culinary helm is Michelin chef 

Asimakis Chaniotis, the creative 

genius behind the restaurant’s 

unique menu. His culinary journey 

presents a series of signature 

dishes designed to be enjoyed 

through sharing plates, perfectly 

aligning with Bantof’s ethos of 

relaxation and collaboration, 

adding a new dimension to the 

dining experience at Bantof. 

What sets Bantof apart is 

the ingenious cocktail menu, 

masterminded by the talented 

SuperNacular team under the 

stewardship of the well-known 

Jack Sotti from Channel 4’s 

Sunday Brunch. This menu 

features a delightful fusion 

of classic and contemporary 

cocktails with an innovative twist, 

complementing an extensive 

selection of champagne, wine, tea, 

and coffee. 

In a heartwarming tribute 

to Soho’s unique character, 

Bantof and SuperNacular have 

meticulously curated the ‘Soho 

Stories’ cocktail collection, paying 

homage to iconic landmarks and 

personalities, unveiled through a 

series of special events at Bantof 

throughout the year. 

Additionally, Bantof surprises 

and captivates its patrons with 

everevolving art exhibitions, 

carefully curated by the 

restaurant’s team. Upcoming 

exhibitions will showcase 

emerging talents and celebrated 

artists, transforming Bantof into an 

artistic sanctuary. 

At Bantof, culinary expertise 

seamlessly merges with artistry, 

creating a harmonious blend of 

gastronomy, cocktails, and art, all 

in the heart of Soho. 

31 Great Windmill St, London 

W1D 7LW 

07548 373 755 

bantof.com 

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London is said to be 

the Food Capital of 

the World. 

Here are a few of our 

favourite restaurants, 

some you may know 

about and some you 

should know about! 


Arros QD 

Arros QD is the result of chef 

Quique Dacosta’s lifelong passion 

for paella and wood-fired cooking, 

brought to life in the heart of 

Fitzrovia. Everything revolves 

around the six-metre woodfire stove 

where the chefs weave their magic. 

The menu combines Mediterranean 

influences with locally sourced ingredients, accompanied by classic 

wines from around the world as well as many undiscovered Spanish 

gems that you will find nowhere else in London. 

64 Eastcastle Street, London W1W 8NQ | +44 (0)20 3883 3525 

www.arrosqd.com 

The Gate 

Located across three sites in the 

heart of London - Marylebone, St 

John’s Wood and Hammersmith 

- The Gate, London’s celebrated 

plant-based restaurants, has been 

reinventing meat-free meals with 

their flavourful and imaginative 

dishes for more than 30 years. 

The weekend brunch menu is served 

from 10am to 4pm at Marylebone and St John’s Wood. 

51 Queen Caroline St, Hammersmith W6 9QL 

22-24 Seymour Pl, Marylebone W1H 7NL 

87 Allitsen Rd, St John’s Wood NW8 7AS 

thegaterestaurants.com 

Marugame Udon 

Experience the Marugame way of udon, 

where skillful hands craft noodles in 

an open kitchen, unhurried broths are 

prepared, and freshly fried tempura is 

topped with complementary condiments 

– all served with love. Walk into the 

bustling udon kitchen, witness your food 

being made, and savour exceptional 

quality and value. Marugame’s udon 

approach is rooted in Japanese tradition, 

crafting udon noodles with simplicity 

using wheat flour, water, and salt. 

Inspired by Wabi Sabi principles, they 

cherish naturalness without pretense. 

Marugame’s is committed to offering 

30% vegan dishes. 

449 The Strand, London WC2R 0QU 

marugame.co.uk 

The Real Greek 

The Real Greek embodies the 

culinary heritage of the Eastern 

Mediterranean. Taking in the best of 

Greece’s gastronomic traditions, from 

the hundreds of islands to the fertile 

mainland and mountains, as well as 

the latest innovations of the capital’s 

restaurant scene. 

Guests can mix and match from a 

selection of three types of meze: Cold, 

Hot and Grilled. Vegan dishes include 

mouth-watering plant-based dishes 

such as their Chickpea Filo Triangles. 

For those that want to taste Greece’s 

hero street food dish, the Souvlaki at 

The Real Greek comes with several 

options for fillings. 

The Christmas Menu has been 

meticulously crafted by Michelinstarred 

chef Nikos Karathanos who 

has been inspired by his family 

recipes and the flavours of his 

upbringing. 

Find out more at therealgreek.com 

Five Guys 

Founded in Virginia in 1986 by the 

Murrell family and launched in the UK 

in 2013 in London’s Covent Garden, 

the American-diner style restaurant has 

become one of the UK’s most-loved 

restaurants. Five Guys prides itself 

on using the freshest ingredients, and 

customers can find out which local 

farm the potatoes have come from by 

checking out the restaurant’s notice 

board. With delicious burgers grilled 

to order and hand-cut fries cooked in 

peanut oil to create a mouth-watering 

taste, Five Guys prides itself on using 

only the freshest ingredients. 

Besides great food, Five Guys also 

offers Gift Cards and exclusive Five 

Guys Merchandise such as this Varsity 

Jacket, T-Shirts and Socks. 

Find out more at fiveguys.co.uk 

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Sweet Treats 

Lola’s Cupcakes 

Handcrafted by Lola’s Cupcakes master bakers, 

their Christmas range adds an extra dash of festive 

sweetness to any celebration. Adorned with all the 

hallmarks of the season, these creations are almost 

too beautiful to eat. You can pre-order this delectable 

range right now with delivery and in-store availability 

from 22 November. 

Santa’s Workshop Tall Cake (£75) is swathed in 

festive red vanilla buttercream and adorned with 

golden chocolate bells, white chocolate candy canes, 

mini snowmen, and Christmas sprinkles. 

The Night Before Christmas Cake (£55) is a 

captivating centrepiece that pays homage to the 

festive poem with golden sugar reindeer gliding 

across a starry midnight blue sky, concealing a 

delicious vanilla or chocolate base. 

Santa’s Workshop Christmas Cupcakes (£21.30 for 

a box of 6) feature cute elves, gingerbread men, and 

more, are perfect for sharing at festive parties. 

The delicious Merry & Bright Brownies (£17.70) are 

topped with white chocolate elf faces, vibrant candy 

canes, charming Christmas trees, friendly snowmen, 

and heartwarming ‘Merry Christmas’ plaques. 

Explore the full range at lolascupcakes.co.uk 


Badiani 

Badiani’s 2023 Christmas Collection includes an 

Italian Panettone Classico that’s bursting with candied 

fruits and lemon zest, offering a lighter alternative to 

our traditional British Christmas Cake. You can also 

savour the exclusive Olive Oil Panettone available 

in-store, adding a unique savoury twist to the Italian 

classic. For dark chocolate lovers, the Panettone Dark 

Chocolate is a decadent treat. 

All these Panettone options pair wonderfully with 

Badiani’s Buontalenti gelato and their delicious 

pistachio sauce. This and their other sauces are 

perfect for adding a touch of luxurious indulgence to 

your festive desserts or can just be enjoying straight 

from the spoon! 

Find out more at www.badiani1932.com 

Creams Cafe 

Creams Cafe’s winter menu is a delightful treat for 

sweet enthusiasts looking to warm up. Their new 

HOT desserts include a Sticky Toffee Hot Skillet, 

Spiced Winter Berry Waffle, Caramel Apple Skillet, 

and Banoffee Hot Pocket. These creative offerings 

blend comforting classics with exciting twists. 

Whether you choose the gooey toffee pudding, berry 

waffle, apple pie, or banana-filled crepe, they’re 

sure to satisfy. Available for dine-in and takeaway, 

Creams Cafe is your go-to winter dessert destination. 

It’s no wonder that they are the UK’s favourite 

dessert parlour. Find out more at creamscafe.com 

Crosstown 

Indulge in the festive spirit with Crosstown’s luxury 

Christmas Doughnuts, available from November 

2023. The Gianduja Chocolate & Hazelnut Christmas 

Doughnut offers a rich chocolate and hazelnut 

experience, with homemade gianduja ganache, 

chocolate cake dough, glossy chocolate glaze, hazelnut 

nibs, and a touch of gold shimmer. 

For a vegan option, try the Ginger, Blackberry & Pear 

Christmas Doughnut, featuring a zingy pear and ginger 

glaze, blackberry, pear, and ginger compote filling, 

sweet pear purée, and a vanilla and candied ginger 

crumble. 

The Spiced Date & Earl Grey Christmas Dough Bite 

combines cardamom and allspice-infused sourdough, 

date and cinnamon custard, Earl Grey tea glaze, and 

almond shards for a delightful winter treat. Or try one 

of the classics. Every bite of these festive doughnuts 

brings you closer to the magic of Christmas 

Find out more at crosstown.co.uk 

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FLAVOUR 

Symphony 

Christmas at M&S 

From the Collection British 

Oakham slow-cooked Turkey with 

all the trimmings (£45) to fanfavourite 

Colin the Caterpillar 

dressed in a Christmas jumper 

(£12), Marks & Spencer has pulled 

out all the stops this year to offer 

customers new and old something 

very special for your Christmas 

table and festive gatherings. 

Whether you’re looking for a 

stunning centrepiece dish for the 

big day or something to snack 

on during your favourite festive 

movies, there’s something for 

all tastes and budgets. Some of 

our favourites include: Colin the 

Caterpillar’s Greatest Bits (£5), 

Very Jelly Munch (£9) and the 

Gingerbread musical house tin 

(£5). Find these and more at your 

nearest Marks & Spencer foodhall. 

For Blissful Buffets 

Perfect for those looking to play host, 

this Tower 4 tray buffet server has 

everything you need for a successful 

social gathering. The large trays 

provide enough space to serve up 

a range of ingredients, including 

vegetables, meat, curry and much 

more. This server also doubles up as a 

warming plate, so your food is kept at 

a consistently warm temperature and 

guests can help themselves throughout 

the evening. The adjustable thermostat 

lets you easily change the temperature 

to ensure all ingredients are cooked at 

the correct consistency for delicious 

results. Cool touch handles make it 

safe and comfortable to serve the food 

out to your guests. 

£39.99 from towerhousewares.co.uk 


Be Ginspired 

The Wine Society’s Gin & Tonic 

Case features The Society’s 

London Dry Gin alongside a 

choice of two tonics together 

with dehydrated orange slices 

to garnish and an array of tasty 

snacks to serve alongside to 

provide every gin lover with the 

perfect pour this festive season. 

£37 from thewinesociety.com 

Pentire Perfection 

Ideal for those who enjoy 

botanical non-alcoholic spirits, the 

Pentire Tasting Gift Box features 

20cl of both Pentire’s original 

herbaceous spirit Adrift and the 

invigorating zesty Seaward. 

£26 from pentiredrinks.com 

OUR FAVOURITES FROM THE WINE SOCIETY 

1. Half bottle of Samos Solera Aged Muscat (£23) is an intensely 

concentrated with notes of figs, walnuts, and toffee. A luscious Greek 

sweet wine that exudes elegance when served after festive dinners. 

2. The Society’s Exhibition Crusted Port 2013 (£18.50) has ripe plum 

and blackberry notes mingling with herbal, woody complexity. Perfectly 

ready to enjoy now making it a festive treat this Christmas. 

3. The Society’s Exhibition Central Otago Pinot Noir 2022 (£18.50) is 

a ripe and full-bodied New Zealand wine with generous cherry notes, 

alongside a good structure and vibrant freshness. Pairs well with roasts. 

4. Gewürztraminer, Cave de Turckheim 2021 (£10.50) is a full-bodied, 

aromatic wine featuring a typical bouquet of rose petals and spice. With 

a delightful balance and freshness, it pairs excellently with curries. 

Available from thewinesociety.com 

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1. Farhi Milk Chocolate Pistachios 

£12.50 from farhi.co.uk 

2. Joe & Seph’s Festive Chocolate Popcorn Slab 

£8 from joeandsephs.co.uk 

3. HAPPi Chocolate Library Collection 

£14 from happichoc.com 

4. Crosta & Mollica Chocolate Panettone 

£9 from Whole Foods Market 

5. Montezuma’s Peanut Butter Snowballs 

£4.99 from montezumas.co.uk 

6. Booja-Booja The Winter Collection £12.99 

from Whole Foods Market 

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IT’S TIME TO PARTY! 

SALCOMBE GIN 

The Seamist Gin & Liquid Garnish Gift Set features 

a 50cl bottle of Salcombe Gin ‘Rosé Sainte Marie’ 

accompanied by ‘Seamist’ liquid garnish inspired by 

the scent of salty sea air. £55 from salcombegin.com 

THE COCKTAIL CO 

Warm up this bar quality ready made Hot Apple Gin- 

Gle to enjoy a festive blend of premium gins matched 

perfectly with Christmas spices, apple and citrus. £15 

from the-cocktail-co.com 

SOHO STREET COCKTAILS 

Cosmopolitan is known as the drink of New York. 

Gather your girls to enjoy 10 expertly made cocktails 

thanks to this hassle-free 1.5L pouch. Simply shake, 

pour and serve. £28.99 from sohostreetcocktails.com 

THUNDER TOFFEE VODKA 

Thunder Toffee Vodka is a delicious combination of 

creamy toffee and crisp ice-cold vodka. It’s already 

gained a reputation as the go-to apres ski tipple in the 

bars of the French Alps. £23 from Sainsbury’s 


SOHO STREET COCKTAILS 

This 1.5L pouch of ready made Pornstar Martini 

is made with passion fruit purée, vodka and 

vanilla. Just add half a passion fruit and let the 

fun begin. £28.99 from sohostreetcocktails.com 

PASSOÃ 

Passoã, the famous passion fruit liqueur, will help 

you give Christmas a little twist and spritz this festive 

season. £10-£15 from Sainsbury, Asda, Morrisons, 

Amazon Master of Malt, Whisky Exchange 

CRACK LIST 

Everyone has fond memories of playing 

Categories and racking their brains for first 

names, professions, countries or cities. Crack 

List gives the all-time childhood favourite a 

cracking new spin by rolling Categories and 

Uno into an exciting card game you can play 

with family or friends this festive season. 

A frenetic card game that’s played in three 

rounds for 2 to 8 players. £20 from Amazon 

THE MYSTERY AGENCY 

Enjoy an escape room experience in the comfort 

of your own home thanks to The Mystery Agency. 

Perfect for Christmas, The Vanishing Gambler 

mystery box contains a variety of authentic 

physical objects and beautifully designed 

documents with which you solve multiple puzzles, 

crack padlock codes and log into secret websites 

to track down a missing casino cheat. 

Created by Henry Lewis, writer of West End and 

Broadway shows including ‘The Play That Goes 

Wrong’ and host of ITV’s quiz show ‘Riddiculous’. 

£45 from www.themysteryagency.com 

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XMAS 

Ti p p l e s 

Maestro DOBEL 

Informed by 11 generations of 

tequila mastery and innovation, 

Maestro DOBEL’s single-estate, 

multi-aged Añejo is exceptionally 

smooth and flavourful thanks to 

the brand’s unique approach to 

tequila craftmanship. Its distinctive 

amber hue is achieved by carefully 

blending different vintages from 

several phases of the ageing 

process, along with an extended 18 

months in the barrel. The process 

delivers the liquid’s intense richness 

and diverse layers of flavour, 

ranging from fruity pineapple, apple 

and agave to subtle smoke, toasted 

oak, and nutty vanilla. Maestro 

DOBEL Añejo’s complex character 

culminates in a long, smooth, and 

refreshing finish. A dynamic tequila 

designed to be sipped and savoured. 

£79.99 from Selfridges 

The Balvenie 

The Balvenie French Oak 16 Year 

Old is a new cask finished whisky 

to feature in the Flavours of The 

Balvenie range. The expression 

embodies the Speyside distillery’s 

signature honeyed character, 

alongside a unique twist garnered 

from The 

Balvenie’s first 

use of French Oak 

casks in its 129- 

year history. 

£132 from Clink, 

Master of 

Malt and The 

Whisky Shop 

Silent Pool Gin 

This beautiful festive gift pack features a full 

bottle of Silent Pool Gin Rose Expression which 

was made with a rose tea infusion, bringing the 

fragrant floral notes to the fore. Joining this 

exceptional gin are two branded glasses featuring a 

stylish design that won’t look out of place alongside 

the Christmas garlands this festive season. 

£72 from Master of Malt 

Christmas Snow Globe 

The snow globe inspired bottle of this seasonal 

gin liqueur is adorned with festive scenery, and 

the liqueur itself boasts the flavours of orange, 

cranberry, and winter spices, to add to that 

Christmas feeling. The bottle also lights up and 

includes flakes of edible 23kt gold leaf, making 

this a mesmerising and rather impressive gift. 

£24 from Master of Malt 


Hattiers Rum 

Hattiers Resolute Navy Strength 

Rum is a blended aged navy 

strength rum, made using rums 

from Barbados, Australia, Guyana 

and Jamaica. With a toasted brown 

sugar and charred oak aroma 

followed by warm banana, on the 

palate it has an intensity of fruit 

with pineapple, apple, banana, 

mango and a buttery pastry taste 

with darker notes of liquorice. 

Hattiers Rum was the UK’s first 

certified B Corp rum. 

£56 from hattiers.com 

VIVIR Tequila 

VIVIR is the award-winning and 

super premium, 100% Agave 

Tequila, produced from the finest 

Blue Weber Agave. Made to be 

sipped and savoured, VIVIR 

Tequila Añejo is brimming with 

smoky oak, burnt bananas and 

chocolate flavours. It was recently 

voted best Tequila in the world by 

UK experts. Sip it neat or try it in 

classic cocktails like the Espresso 

Martini or Manhattan. 

£53 from vivirtequila.com 

BALANCAL 

Aged for 8 month in an ex- 

Malvasia Madeira Wine Cask, 

BALANCAL Double Distilled 

Amber is the very first Double 

Distilled Rum produced on the 

island of Madeira. 

It has a subtle aromas of vanilla 

and biscuit with notes of honey 

and orange peel. On the palate, 

it starts with notes of Madeira 

Malvasia with a long, dry finish. 

£49.50 from haroldandhansa.co.uk 

Eden Mill 

Eden Mill Amarone Red Wine 

Cask Aged Gin is aged for 500 

days in an Italian Red Amarone 

Cask to create an enchanting 

bouquet with red-berry fruit 

aromas intermingling with hints 

of spice and juniper. On the palate, 

notes of raspberry and cassia give 

way to sweet vanilla and oak on 

the finish. Delicious served with 

tonic and a cherry or use it to take 

your Negroni to the next level. 

£45 from edenmill.com 

Desi Daru 

Ripe and ready to enjoy, Desi 

Daru Mango Vodka is a richly 

satisfying flavoured vodka 

that combines the sumptuous 

sweetness of Indian Alphonso 

mangoes with grounding 

notes of English wheat. Seven 

times distilled for exceptional 

smoothness. Within a year of its 

launch, it was named World’s 

Best Flavoured Vodka at the 2023 

World Vodka Awards. 

£45 from desidaru.com 

Duppy Share 

Duppy Share XO Rum is a blend 

of 5, 8 and 12 year finely aged 

100% column still rums from 

Barbados. On the palate, indulgent 

flavours of butter fudge, caramel 

and condensed milk delicately 

marry with accents of apricot, 

vanilla and nutmeg. 

£42 from Amazon, John Lewis, 

Master of Malt, Whisky Exchange 

Mermaid Rum 

Mermaid Spiced Rum is aged 

between 2-5 years in oak bourbon 

whiskey barrels and is infused 

with the Isle of Wight Distillery’s 

signature botanical rock samphire, 

fresh white cherries, apricots, 

honey from their beehives and 

black salt. 

£39.90 from Master of Malt and 

isleofwightdistillery.com 

Avallen 

Avallen Calvados is an apple 

Calvados, which is made from 

nothing but apples, water and 

time, and is completely natural 

with no additives or added sugar. 

In addition to being a certified 

B-corp company, Avallen is now 

available in a paper bottle – one of 

the first spirits to take this bold, 

sustainable move. 


Monkey Shoulder 

Monkey Shoulder defies whisky 

norms, offering endless mixing 

possibilities. This vibrant Scotch 

blends three Speyside single 

malts, resulting in smooth, malty, 

and fruity notes which make it 

perfect for cocktails. The Monkey 

Shoulder gift pack is the ideal 

gift for whisky connoisseurs this 

Christmas. 


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Fabulous Festive Fizz 

1. Pommery 

Pommery Brut Royal NV is a superb cuvée with notes of red fruit, citrus and white 

flower that linger on the palate. The delicacy of the Chardonnay grapes reflect 

the unique climate of the Côte des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims vineyards. 

Pommery Brut Royal is aged for a minimum of three years 30 metres below 

ground to create a sparkling wine that’s perfect for a toast. 

£45 from Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Majestic and Ocado 

2. Heidsieck Monopole 

Light yellow in colour with green highlights, Heidsieck 

Monopole Blue Top Brut is rich, toasty and buttery on the 

nose. The palate shows a full, fruity and well-structured 

combination of blackcurrant, lemon and slight yeastiness. 

Lively and moreish, it is a superb aperitif. 

£32 from Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Ocado and Morrisons 

3. Louis Pommery England 

Louis Pommery England is a finely balanced English sparkling wine 

from the Pinglestone Estate in Hampshire. It displays characters of 

green apple, fresh citrus and honeyed stone fruits with well-integrated 

bubbles and a delightful mineral finish. 

£29.99 from Waitrose, Ocado, Majestic and 

Sainsbury’s 

4. Journey’s End 

Journey’s End Cap Classique Brut Reserve NV is a high quality 

sparkling made in the same way as champagne. A blend of two thirds 

Pinot Noir one third Chardonnay Journey’s End’s MCC spends at least 

18 months on lees that add a touch of rich yeasty, brioche notes. Crisp 

and clean with zesty citrus acidity running throughout this is a super 

refreshing and pleasing example from Journey’s End. Delicious paired 

with shellfish and sushi. 

£22.50 from Noble Green Wines 

5. Denbies 

Denbies Whitedowns Brut is a delightful English 

Sparkling Wine. With fresh citrus aromas and just a hint 

of brioche, it is crisp and dry on the palate. The finely balanced 

acidity is complimented by an enticing creamy texture and a persistent 

length of flavour. 

£21.99 from www.denbies.co.uk 

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The Ferrari Maximum Blanc de Blancs Trentodoc NV is a strict selection of 100% Chardonnay aged 

for an average of 30 months on lees, boasting bold notes of citrus fruits with hints of crusty bread and 

hazelnuts on the nose. Pairs perfectly with fresh cheese like buffalo mozzarella as well as octopus and 

other seafood dishes. 

£32 from Harvey Nichols 


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Codorníu Ars Collecta is a unique blend of grape varieties that come from 

two different climatic areas and vineyards where the varieties can show 

their best potential. Chardonnay brings freshness and aging potential thanks 

to the continental climate. It is rounded out with Xarel·lo and Parellada from 

Penedès, which has a Mediterranean climate. 

£18 from Ocado 

8. Silverhand Estate 

Silverhand Estate’s debut release, Silver Reign, is a delightful English 

sparkling wine filled with delicate aromas of elderflower, white hedgerow 

flowers, pear and apricot. A fine mousse leads to a refreshing finish with 

lingering flavours of citrus and ripe stone fruit. 

£17 from The Wine Caverns 

9. Roger Goulart 

Roger Goulart Brut Reserva Cava 2019 is creamy on the 

nose, highlighting the fruity notes with a background of 

toasted nuts. This delicious finely bubbled Cava is a versatile 

wine with fresh acidity, clean white fruit and hints of citrus. It 

pairs well with white meats, fish, shell fish and casseroles. 

£18.70 from Bentleys Wine Merchants, Harrogate Fine Wine 

and Islington Wines 

10. Villa Maria 

Villa Maria Sparkling Cuvée Brut is made 

with 100% New Zealand premium fruit from 

vineyards in Gisborne and Hawkes Bay. This 

blend provides citrus and floral characters to the 

wine while leaving a long lingering dry finish. This wine is created 

from the classic duo of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes and has a 

long lingering dry finish due to its fine acidity. A perfect aperitif and 

excellent with seafood. 

£14 from Sainsbury’s 

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11. Porte Noire 

Porte Noire Petite Porte NV Champagne is a fantastic 

everyday champagne. It is refreshing choice of aperitif 

with notes of citrus, white pear and fresh brioche. 

Ideal for parties, this is a great champagne to share with 

friends. 

£45.60 from www.portenoire.co.uk 

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12. Taittinger 

Taittinger Brut Prestige Rosé NV Champagne & Glasses 

Gift Set is the perfect gift for champagne lovers this Christmas. 

Uniquely packaged in clear glass to show off its pretty pink hues, this 

is a benchmark rosé champagne from Taittinger - one of the last great 

independent Champagne Houses owned and actively managed by the family 

named on the label. Delicate salmon pink in colour, its aromas are fresh 

with wild strawberries and a hint of spice. The perfect aperitif and delicious 

with fruity desserts. 

£65 from John Lewis, Amazon and Champagne Company 

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FESTIVE 

Preneur World picks our favourite wines to 

impress your guests with during party season 

wines 

Faustino 

Faustino Gran Reserva is complex and elegant, with fruity and spicy 

notes. It pairs perfectly with red meat. It also is the ideal accompaniment 

for a cheese board, specifically medium-aged cheese. £17.50 from Tesco, 

ASDA, Amazon 

Tesco Finest 

From the award winning Baron de Ley winery, Tesco Finest Rioja 

Reserva is carefully aged in fine oak barrels for a minimum of 16 

months. It has an intensely concentrated flavour of raspberry with layers 

of oak and spice. Best served with roast lamb or beef. £9 from Tesco 

Brown Brothers 

This Orange Muscat and Flora dessert wine is a must have on the 

Christmas table. Sweet and rich yet beautifully balanced, this is a light 

and refreshing dessert wine and an ideal pairing with the pudding 

course this festive period. £8.50 from Tesco and Waitrose 

Brown Brothers 

Brown Brothers Tarrango is full of fruity aromas including fresh 

berries, cherries and a hint of spice, offering a delicate, dry finish. 

Enjoy a glass chilled on its own or share a bottle alongside roast turkey, 

peppery cheeses or a spicy curry. £10.34 from Booths 

Domaine de la Métairie d’Alon 

The Pinot Noir ‘Solaire’ 2017 is an organic wine from France’s Languedoc 

region. It has a savoury, earthy quality and a floral fragrance which 

develops into rich aromas of raspberry liqueur, ripe cherry and a hint of 

dark chocolate. Pairs well with beef or lamb. £26.99 from Majestic 

Domaine de la Métairie d’Alon 

‘Le Village’ Pinot Noir 2019 has notes of red berries, peonies, roses 

and a hint of ginger. The elegant palate is fresh yet round and lifted 

by liquorice and white pepper. This organic wine from the Languedoc 

region pairs well with roasted game birds. £19.99 from Majestic 

Estancia 

Estancia Pinot Noir from Monterey County offers enticing hints of 

cherry, raspberry, and baking spices that unfold into a silky finish. This 

wine is a perfect pair with grilled salmon or glazed ham. £15 from Tesco 


Domaine Lafage 

The 2021 Domaine Lafage Maury is a natural sweet wine that comes 

from very old Grenache Noir vines growing in the heart of Roussillon, 

South of France. It is an intense, rich style of wine with a nice fruity 

intensity and balance with a lovely fresh finish. Pair with desserts or 

cheeses. From £13 at VINVM, All About Wine, Urban Grapes 

Quinta da Pedra Alta 

Quinta da Pedra Alta 10 Year Old Tawny Port is light, fresh and fruity 

with subtle spice and a beautiful balance of acidity and sweetness. Pair 

with cheese or chocolate. From £25 from Cellar Door Wines, Home 

Tipple, Master of Malt, ND John Wines, Taurus Wines, Wine Republic 

The Ned Noble 

The Ned Noble from Marlborough is a lively sweet wine with notes of 

ginger & honey and an abundance of aromas of lychee, dried orange 

peel and gooseberry jam. One for cheese boards and fruit pavlovas. 

£14.99 from Majestic 

Marks & Spencer 

L’Or du Ciron Sauternes is a sweet dessert wine with aromas of candied 

peel and ripe apricots. It has a luscious mouth-feel balanced by a 

refreshing acidity so it’s not cloying or sticky. Best served chilled with 

pannacotta or strawberry desserts. £14 for 37.5cl from Marks & Spencer 

Marks & Spencer 

Marks & Sparkle Fizz boasts hints of peach and decadent 22-carat edible 

gold leaf foil. Made with chardonnay, this wine is guaranteed to add 

some sparkle to Christmas parties. £10 for 75cl from Marks & Spencer 

Sp a r k li ng Gi f ts 

Billecart-Salmon 

Billecart-Salmon is one of the few remaining Champagne houses to 

remain family owned and family run. Their limited-edition Christmas 

Gift Set encases their exceptional bottles of Brut Réserve and Nicolas 

François 2008, encapsulating the essence of sophistication and joy, 

making it the perfect present for that special someone in your life. 

£205 from Harvey Nichols 

Champagne Laurent-Perrier 

Champagne Laurent-Perrier’s brand new Cuveé Rosé Petal Robe is the ultimate 

table centrepiece that can be re-used to encase the iconic Laurent-Perrier Cuveé 

Rosé bottle. Adding a touch of colour and extra layer of indulgence, the Petal Robe’s 

unique design draws inspiration from the colour palette found in the liquid itself, 

with each individual enamel stroke creating a ‘petal’ pattern throughout. Hues of 

soft rose, apricot pinks and even warmer brioche tones are showcased as a result. 

£97.99 from Selfridges 

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expert 

advice 

A Preneur’s Guide 

To Investing in 

Jeremy Howard 

Jeremy Howard is a leading 

trading systems innovator who 

made his name transforming 

financial markets and driving 

technical evolution. As a 

Managing Director of Deutsche 

Bank, he created the world’s 

first online trading platform for 

convertible bonds. Jeremy now 

combines his technical experience 

of building complex systems with 

his appreciation of fine wine and 

its potential as an alternative asset 

class. With the launch of Cru 

World Wine in 2013, he has 

disrupted and modernised a sector 

which was famous for poor client 

service and outdated systems 

and practices. The success of the 

Cru World Wine platform can 

be evidenced in the meteoric 

growth of use amongst discerning 

collectors across the world. Find 

out more at uk.cruworldwine.com 

Fine wine 

and spirits have an 

impressive track 

record of investment 

performance 

Fine Wine 

Jeremy Howard, Co-Founder of Cru World 

Wine, writes about the use of stealth wealth in 

the alternative investment market of fine wine 

STEALTH WEALTH AND 

LUXURY 

The term ‘stealth wealth’ has 

been bandied about since the 

astronomic rise of the hit TV show 

Succession. Particularly as we 

find ourselves in an inflationary 

age, overtly ostentatious displays 

of wealth are now considered 

passé, with many opting for the 

‘quiet luxury’ route instead. This 

shift in investor behaviour has 

seen, and in some cases exposed, 

how preneurs are looking to 

increase profitability of assets 

through diversification and 

portfolio growth. From fine art 

to trainers, and now even fine 

wine and spirits, thanks to the 

innovative Cru World Wine 

platform, alternative investments 

are growing at an extraordinary 

pace. Clients are indulging their 

passions, learning about art, 

collectibles and memorabilia, 

using their investment funds 

to combine self-expression and 

expertise to earn dramatic returns. 

With rare wines and spirits 

currently hugely under-traded, 

Cru World Wine is transforming 

the secondary market by removing 

its complexities, allowing growth 

to generate at an extraordinary 

pace.As certain platforms are able 

to remove the risks and obstacles 

to fine wine investment, they 

arefinally being allowed to take 

their place alongside art and other 

collectible memorabilia. Preneurs 

are increasingly indulging and 

learning about their passions, 

using their investment funds 

to combine self-expression and 

expertise to earn dramatic returns. 

These collectable and fixed supply 

assets are produced in strictly 

limited quantities so are well 

positioned to protect wealth from 

the ravages of inflation, acting as 

stores of value. 

Thanks to Cru World Wine’s 

investment in research and 

development, the risks and 

obstacles to fine wine investment 

are being swept away, and fine 

wine and spirits are finally taking 

their place alongside art and other 

collectible memorabilia. With Cru, 

anyone can accumulate a portfolio 

of high value wines starting with 

an initial investment as little as 

£50. 

WINE AS AN ALTERNATIVE 

ASSET CLASS 

Wine sits at the heart of 

alternative assets - alongside 

fashion, art and contemporary 

collectibles - enabling investors 

to display their discernment and 

acumen while enjoying the finer 

things in life. To date, fine wine 

and spirits have an impressive 

track record of investment 

performance and through the tools 

that a few key companies such as 

Cru World Wine have successfully 

built, along with research notes 

and video explainers produced, 

the profile of the product as a 

viable alternative asset class and 

desirable commodity 

INVESTMENT TIPS 

It is important to remember that 

as with any investment, patience 


is key. Building a successful, 

diversified portfolio across the top 

investment grade regions takes 

time to deliver key returns. 

Preneurs should always select 

a reputable platform, as one 

would with any investment 

provider. When selecting which 

wines to invest in, it is always 

recommended to buy the best 

quality wines you can afford. 

Important considerations to 

make include selecting high 

scoring wines from reputable 

critics, wines from renowned 

producers and particularly those 

with plenty of ‘drinking time’ 

left. This refers to the wine’s best 

drinking time window - the longer 

the time means the longer price 

appreciation. 

A professional storage facility for 

your wine is paramount, and as 

tempting as it may be, you should 

never store your wine at home. By 

using a professional facility, which 

many platforms including Cru 

World Wine provide within their 

service, you will not only avoid 

paying sales tax and duty, but you 

will be safe in the knowledge that 

your assets will remain in perfect 

condition. It’s worth noting that 

storage is charged on a ‘per case’ 

basis, so the lower the value of the 

wine, the higher the percentage 

storage fee. 

WHAT ARE PRENEURS 

INVESTING IN? 

Certain maisons and vintages 

are thrown around so often that 

choosing what to invest in can 

become overwhelming. However, 

most platforms will provide 

details on each wine listed and 

with Cru World Wine’s integrated 

AI technology, preneurs can delve 

deeper into their choices to ensure 

they are making an informed 

decision before parting with their 

money. Our upcoming new onthe-go 

technology, which is being 

released for consumer use very 

soon, will also make this even 

easier than before and welcome 

in a new generation of budding or 

existing fine wine investors. 

Here are three suggested fine 

wines that have proven to be 

successful, and that our analysis 

shows to be worth investing in 

right now. Each wine is celebrated 

for its prestige and high point 

scoring from among the world’s 

most revered critics. It is worth 

remembering that collecting 

vintage has also been a pretty 

savvy investment over the past 

decade, with the best names, from 

the best years, seeing some eyewatering 

price gains. 

Some excellent returns have been 

achieved in relatively short time 

periods. One of our favourite 

recommendations right now is 

the Super Tuscan (Italian) wine 

Sassicaia 2016. This has a perfect 

100 points score from Wine 

Advocate. Released in 2019 at 

£1,080 a case, this has already 

risen to over £2,000 today. 

Louis Roederer Cristal 2002 is 

a good example of steady price 

appreciation over a longer time 

period. First released in early 2008 

after a period of ageing in the 

bottle in Champagne, this hit the 

market at £800 case. Today, that 

same case trades at £1,850, a gain 

of over 130%. Larger formats of 

this Champagne are even higher 

in price. Underpinned by a 100 

points score from leading critic 

Antonio Galloni, this iconic 

Champagne remains one of our 

top long-term recommendations. 

Some of the best performance 

in recent years has come at the 

very pinnacle of the market. 

No category exemplifies this 

more than the finest wines of 

Burgundy. These have exploded in 

popularity over the past couple of 

decades, and their tiny production 

quantities have resulted in some 

eye-watering gains. 

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti’s 

La Romanée-Conti 2005 first 

traded in 2008 at around £7,800 

per bottle (these wines are so rare 

and valuable that they generally 

don’t trade in full cases). Backed 

by a perfect 100 points by Neal 

Martin, this wine today - if you 

can buy it at all - will cost you at 

least £21,000 per bottle. Obviously 

this is a tidy sum to spend on a 

bottle of wine, but it is 50% below 

the price of an average Birkin 

handbag. And remember that the 

average sale price for an Andy 

Warhol print today now exceeds 

US$ 1 million. We therefore have 

no difficulty in recommending 

a wine like this as a wealthpreserver 

for our inflationary age. 

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On The Road 

LEXUS NX: A TRUE MARVEL OF 

AUTOMOTIVE EXCELLENCE 

The Lexus NX 450h seamlessly blends luxurious comfort, cutting-edge 

technology, and exceptional fuel efficiency, making it the ideal choice for 

discerning families seeking automotive perfection 

LEADING-EDGE DESIGN 

The moment I laid eyes on the 

Lexus NX 450h, I knew we 

were in for a treat. Its sleek, 

aerodynamic contours and 

captivating spindle grille exuded 

an air of elegance that effortlessly 

turned heads at every corner. The 

meticulous craftsmanship and 

attention to detail were apparent 

in every curve and crease, making 

this mid-size luxury SUV an 

undeniable masterpiece on wheels. 

TAZUNA CONCEPT 

Stepping inside the cabin, I was 

greeted by the Tazuna driver’s 

cockpit concept—an ingenious 

design that seamlessly integrates 

intuitive controls and luxurious 

comfort. The driver-focused 

layout allowed me to effortlessly 

access all the essential functions, 

ensuring a truly immersive driving 

experience. The sumptuous 

leather upholstery embraced us 

in its embrace, cocooning our 

family in a realm of opulence as 

we embarked on our enchanting 

journey. 

LUXURIOUS COMFORT 

Long journeys were transformed 

into rejuvenating escapades, 

thanks to the indulgent loungelike 

comfort offered by the Lexus 

NX 450h. The ergonomic seats 

provided exceptional support, 

cradling us in a sea of tranquility 

while our little one drifted off 

to sleep. Abundant legroom and 

clever storage solutions catered 

to our every need, effortlessly 

accommodating the necessities of 

family life without compromising 

on elegance. 

CUTTING-EDGE TECH 

The Lexus NX 450h took 

technology to dazzling heights, 

presenting an array of cutting-edge 

features that left us awe-inspired. 

The intuitive infotainment system, 

complete with a high-resolution 

display, seamlessly integrated 

with our smartphones, allowing 

us to effortlessly navigate, stream 

music, and make calls with a 

mere touch. The advanced safety 

systems, including blind-spot 

monitoring and lane-keep assist, 

ensured peace of mind, knowing 

that our precious cargo was wellprotected. 

EXCEPTIONAL EFFICIENCY 

As environmentally conscious 

parents, the exceptional fuel 

efficiency of the Lexus NX 450h 

was a game-changer. Leveraging 

more than 15 years of hybrid 

technology expertise, this plug-in 

hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) 

pushed the boundaries of ecofriendly 

motoring. With CO2 

emissions as low as 21g/km and an 

astonishing fuel economy of up to 

313.8mpg, we cruised through our 

adventure with a lighter carbon 

footprint, setting an example for 

future generations. 

EXPLORE ELECTRIC POWER 

The NX 450h+’s powerful battery 

and superior efficiency granted us 

the freedom to venture beyond the 

beaten path. With an impressive 

electric range of 42 to 46 miles 

in the combined WLTP cycle, 

we could explore breathtaking 

landscapes without relying on 

fossil fuels. Its ability to reach 

speeds of up to 83mph in allelectric 

mode ensured that our 

eco-conscious endeavours were 

not limited by the road ahead. 

POWERFUL PERFORMANCE 

While prioritizing sustainability, 

the Lexus NX 450h didn’t 

compromise on performance. With 

a maximum output of 305bhp/227 

kW and acceleration from 

0-62mph in a mere 6.3 seconds, it 

effortlessly conquered any road. 

The intelligent E-Four electric 

all-wheel drive system provided 

enhanced grip and stability, 

making winding country lanes 

and sandy coastal roads feel like a 

piece of cake. 

FAMILY COMPANION 

Throughout our unforgettable 

journey, the Lexus NX 450h 

proved to be the perfect 

companion for discerning parents. 

Its towing capacity of 1.5 tonnes 

allowed us to effortlessly bring 

along bicycles and a small trailer, 

while the spacious cargo area 

accommodated all our luggage 

with ease. With its exquisite blend 

of luxury, sustainability, and 

family-oriented features, the NX 

450h ensured that every moment 

spent together was filled with joy 

and wonder. 

The Lexus NX 450h - where 

luxury, sustainability, and family 

needs harmoniously converge to 

create an extraordinary driving 

experience that transcends the 

ordinary. 

For prices and more information, 

please visit lexus.co.uk 


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6Family Days Out With 

Preneur World 

1 

London Zoo 

Experience the magic of wildlife this winter 

at London Zoo, a ZSL conservation zoo in the 

heart London. This Christmas, create special 

memories with your little ones as they become Santa’s 

helpers at elf school, meet Santa in his enchanting 

grotto and take home a unique early Christmas gift. 

For an extra special treat, upgrade your experience for 

marshmallow toasting, a cozy storytelling session with 

Mrs. Claus, and a guided Zoo tour. 

For further information, please visit londonzoo.org 

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, so what better 

way to celebrate the season than taking the family on a 

fun-filled festive day out to create lasting memories 


2 

Blenheim Palace 

Embark on a family adventure at Blenheim 

Palace Adventure Play where your little 

explorers can climb, slide, splash, and zip 

through thrilling zones filled with tunnels, bridges, 

cargo nets, and hidden chambers. Don’t forget to 

savour delicious pizzas, ice cream and drinks at the 

Pizzeria which has a menu to suit all tastes. 

Please visit blenheimpalace.com to find out more.

3 

Leeds Castle 

Leeds Castle’s enchanting Christmas event, 

inspired by ‘The Lion, the Witch and the 

Wardrobe,’ runs from 25 November 2023 

to 1 January 2024. Step into Narnia, meet beloved 

characters, and enjoy festive magic in the beautifully 

decorated castle. Explore illuminated grounds, 

savour delicious treats, and take a ride on a vintage 

carousel. Tickets start at £30 for adults and £22.50 

for children. Located near Maidstone, Kent, Leeds 

Castle is just an hour from London. Get ready for a 

magical holiday experience! 

For further information, please visit leeds-castle.com 

5 

Winter Wonderland 

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland is said to 

be the world’s best destination for festive 

fun with all the family. Highlights include 

the Magical Ice Kingdom where you can journey 

through the nine realms of Norse mythology in 

an immersive exploration of a mythical frozen 

world, crafted by expert sculptors using over 500 

tonnes of ice and snow. Winter Wonderland is 

open from 17th November to 1st January 2024. 

Find out more at hydeparkwinterwonderland.com 

4 

Science Museum 

Experience the joy of music at ‘Turn It 

Up,’ a family-friendly event held at the 

Science Museum in South Kensington, 

London. Discover unique instruments like 

the Pyrophone, powered by flames, and meet 

Haile, the musical robot. Play with melodies, 

harmonies, and AI in a musical Turing test, 

and see MiMU Gloves used by stars like 

Ariana Grande. ‘Turn It Up’ unlocks the 

magic of music, making it accessible and 

emotional. Don’t miss this unforgettable 

hands-on journey into the world of music! 

Find out more at sciencemuseum.org.uk 

6 

Fairytale Farm 

Get ready for a magical Christmas adventure 

at the Fairytale Farm! Step into a world where 

classic fairy tales, friendly animals, and thrilling 

adventures come to life. It’s an enchanting experience 

for the entire family. Explore the seven enchanting 

zones: Huff and Puff for exciting play, Enchanted Walk 

for a sensory fairytale journey, Alfie and Friends for 

animal encounters, Fairy Dell with its giant toadstools, 

Jack’s Yard to meet fairytale characters, Wilderness 

Walk to discover nature’s wonders, and the all-new 

Dino Valley with its playful, moving dinosaurs. 

To find out how to make your festive season truly 

magical, please visit fairytalefarm.co.uk 

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City Life 

THE MARLO 

The Apartment Collection by Native Places is a curated 

selection of design-led, fully equipped apartments that ideal 

for those looking to stay a while in London’s neighbourhoods 


In the heart of cosmopolitan Marylebone village lies 

a hidden gem that seamlessly blends the comfort of 

home with the indulgence of luxury - The Marlo, 

part of the newly launched Native Places’ Apartment 

Collection. I recently had the pleasure of experiencing 

this boutique oasis, and it’s safe to say that The Marlo 

has set a new standard for extended stays in the heart 

of London. 

The Apartment Collection, curated by leading UK 

lifestyle aparthotel brand Native Places, is a selection 

of design-led, fully equipped apartments strategically 

located in prime London neighbourhoods. The 

Marlo, one of its flagship properties, comprises 31 

thoughtfully designed apartments, offering a private 

retreat in the heart of Marylebone. 

Upon entering The Marlo, you’re greeted by a 

chic, contemporary design that exudes warmth and 

sophistication. The self-contained units are a perfect 

balance of style and functionality, allowing guests to 

move and work freely, mirroring the comfort of their 

own home. The average property size of 500 sq. ft 

ensures ample space to live, work, and relax. 

The location of The Marlo is nothing short of perfect. 

Nestled in the heart of Marylebone, guests can easily 

immerse themselves in the local charm. A short stroll 

takes you to Marylebone High Street, adorned with 

magical Christmas lights during the festive season. 

You can ensure a delightful start to the day by popping 

into the local Waitrose for an almond croissant and 

for something more decadent, how about a pistachio 

macaron from the nearby PAUL bakery. 

For those who appreciate fresh produce and a vibrant 

atmosphere, the Sunday Farmers Market (10 am - 12 

pm) is a must-visit, offering a delightful array of 

local goods. The Marlo’s location allows guests to 

seamlessly blend into the rhythm of Marylebone’s 

lively community while still enjoying the privacy and 

comfort of a fully equipped apartment. 

The Marlo distinguishes itself from traditional 

aparthotels by offering a more intimate experience. 

With a private courtyard garden, residents can 

escape the urban hustle and enjoy a moment of 

tranquility. The attention to detail and commitment to 

sustainability are evident, aligning with Native Places’ 

broader mission to reduce carbon emissions across its 

portfolio. 

The Apartment Collection’s focus on providing a 

“home away from home” is truly embodied at The 

Marlo. The fully equipped kitchen and dining space 

invite guests to savour home-cooked meals or indulge 

in the diverse culinary offerings of Marylebone. Highspeed 

Wi-Fi and dedicated workspaces cater to the 

needs of business travellers, ensuring a seamless blend 

of work and leisure. 

The Marlo at Marylebone stands as a testament to 

Native Places’ commitment to redefine extended stays 

in the heart of London. Whether you’re relocating 

for business, embarking on a leisurely adventure, or 

simply seeking a tranquil escape, The Marlo offers an 

unparalleled experience. As Native Places’ ambitious 

growth plan unfolds, The Apartment Collection is set 

to be a beacon of refined living in London, with the 

aim of adding four additional properties by 2025. To 

truly immerse yourself in the heart of Marylebone, 

The Marlo is not just a place to stay; it’s a place to call 

home. 

The Marlo 

4 Blandford Street, London W1U 4BX 

www.themarlo.co.uk 

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Situated at the heart of Liverpool, this iconic 

hotel effortlessly combines opulence with 

accessibility, making it the ultimate choice for 

corporate voyagers attending business events 

Nestled within the cherished 

walls of the Grade II-listed 

Royal Insurance Building, Aloft 

Liverpool stands as an exquisite 

haven for discerning business 

travellers seeking a blend of 

history and contemporary 

comforts. 

Aloft Liverpool commands a 

prime location, offering unrivalled 

proximity to Liverpool’s 

renowned landmarks. From The 

Pier Head to The Royal Albert 

Dock, including the captivating 

Beatles Story Museum, the 

hotel’s surroundings are infused 

with cultural significance. 

For business travellers, the 

convenience of being within reach 

of the Liverpool Echo Arena 

and Convention Centre ensures 

that engagements are seamlessly 

managed. 

As a sanctuary for business 

travellers, Aloft Liverpool ensures 

seamless connectivity with free 

hotel-wide wireless High-Speed 

Internet Access. The re:mix 

lounge serves as a dynamic space 

for networking and relaxation, 

while the WXYZ Bar offers a 

vibrant ambiance for mingling 

with colleagues and friends. 

Discerning business guests can 

retreat to the resplendent Aloft 

and Savvy styled rooms, each 

a sanctuary of comfort and 

sophistication. The signature 

platform-bed beckons relaxation, 

while the walk-in shower and 

custom Bliss Spa amenities cater 

to the most discerning tastes. The 

plug and play connectivity station, 

linking to an LCD TV, transforms 

workspaces into personal hubs of 

productivity. 

Aloft Liverpool’s culinary 

offerings are nothing short of a 

gastronomic journey. The NYL 

restaurant and bar draw inspiration 

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Aloft Liverpool 

from the vibrant culinary tapestry 

of New York City. With Michelin 

Guide recommendations, this 

establishment promises delectable 

cuisine and exquisite cocktails, 

elevating business dinners into 

unforgettable experiences. For 

those seeking quick bites, re:fuel 

by Aloft caters to all tastes, 

offering sweet and healthy snacks. 

Aloft Liverpool goes beyond 

mere accommodation, boasting 

an array of sophisticated meeting 

rooms and event spaces designed 

to cater to the needs of discerning 

business travellers. The hotel’s 

commitment to functionality 

and aesthetics is evident through 

the infusion of natural daylight 

in all its stylish meeting rooms, 

fostering an environment 

that stimulates creativity and 

productivity. Complimentary Wi- 

Fi access ensures uninterrupted 

connectivity, a vital asset for 

successful conferences and 

presentations. 

For the modern business traveller, 

Aloft Liverpool emerges 

as an unparalleled choice. 

From state-of-the-art meeting 

rooms that seamlessly merge 

sophistication with functionality 

and a strategic location that 

harmonises convenience with 

leisure to its meticulously 

designed guestrooms and 

exceptional dining experiences, 

Aloft Liverpool encapsulates the 

essence of modern business travel, 

redefining business stays as an 

exploration of sophistication and 

convenience. This Liverpool hotel 

is the ultimate choice for business 

travellers who demand nothing 

less than excellence. 

No. 1 North John Street, 

Liverpool L2 5QW 

0151 294 3970 

www.aloftliverpool.com

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Country Life 

The Kingham Plough 

Nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, the Kingham 

Plough stands as one of the UK’s most renowned pubs 

with rooms. The history of this charming establishment 

is rich, and its legacy was gracefully passed into the 

hands of experienced hospitality operators, Matt and 

Katie Beamish, in late 2019. Having worked with 

culinary legends such as Raymond Blanc, Jamie Oliver, 

and Fergus Henderson, their expertise shines through in 

every aspect of the Kingham Plough. 

The communal spaces and six guest rooms, all housed 

in a 17th-century Cotswold pub, were meticulously 

refurbished in 2020. The interiors are a delightful 

blend of country antiques, stylish upholstery, quirky 

vintage finds, and original artwork, some by renowned 

20th-century artists. The result is a warm and inviting 

atmosphere that perfectly complements the picturesque 

surroundings. 

As a true pub, the Kingham Plough takes pride in its 

well-kept selection of craft ales, local beers from Hook 

Norton Brewery, a curated wine list, and expertly 

crafted seasonal cocktails. In the kitchen, you’ll find 

culinary magic happening with some exceptional 

suppliers being chosen. 

For those seeking a peaceful country hideaway, the 

Kingham Plough offers a luxurious two-bedroom 

self-catering cottage known as Little Barn, located 

a short distance from the pub. With amenities like a 

wood burner, a fully equipped kitchen, WiFi, outdoor 

space with a BBQ, and off-road parking, it’s the perfect 

choice for those looking to escape and unwind. 

During my stay at the Kingham Plough, I experienced 

the heartwarming combination of the rustic charm of 

the Cotswolds and the modern comforts provided by 

this delightful pub with rooms. Everything from the 

log fire in the bar/dining area and the meticulously 

designed interiors to the attention to detail at Little 

Barn, including the mini faux sheepskin rugs and 

Scrabble game, made it feel like a true home away from 

home. And let’s not forget the culinary delights – the 

food was divine, offering a taste of the local produce 

and a touch of Mediterranean flair. The Kingham 

Plough is a true gem, and I wholeheartedly recommend 

it for anyone seeking a cosy and memorable getaway in 

the beautiful Cotswolds countryside. 

The Green, Kingham, Oxfordshire OX7 6YD 

01608 658 327 | www.thekinghamplough.co.uk 


Rooms are 

decorated in 

chic country 

style to suit the 

rural setting 

The flavourful 

menu of modern 

British dishes 

& pub classics 

champions local 

artisan products 

and seasonal 

ingredients 

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The Crown Inn 

This charming pub with rooms at the heart of the 

picture-perfect village of Church Enstone serves 

fantastic modern British dishes with a twist 

Nestled in the idyllic Cotswolds 

village of Church Enstone, The 

Crown is more than just a pub with 

rooms; it’s a warm and welcoming 

family. My experience here, 

especially on fireworks night, 

was nothing short of magical. Not 

being a local, I was initially unsure 

about where to go and what to do, 

but the staff at The Crown made 

me feel right at home. 

The whole venue exudes a sense 

of togetherness that’s hard to find 

elsewhere. The staff went above 

and beyond, offering not only 

their personal recommendations 

but also consulting with the locals 

and regulars for their insider tips. 

One staff member even shared 

her love for the place, mentioning 

how she would come in on her day 

off just to soak in the welcoming 

atmosphere. 

The atmosphere at The Crown 

is further complemented by 

the divine food they serve. The 

kitchen, led by the talented 

former sous chef of The Kingham 

Plough, Jason Christie, offers a 

mouthwatering array of modern 

British dishes. The seasonal 

menus feature innovative twists 

and reimagined pub classics, all 

crafted from the finest fresh, local 

ingredients. 

The charming interior feels like a 

cosy country retreat. The exposed 

oak beams, Cotswold stone walls, 

reclaimed timber floors, and 

vintage furnishings create a warm 

and inviting ambiance. Original 

contemporary artworks and old 

photographs adorn the walls, 

adding a personal touch to the 

decor. 

Upstairs, the guestrooms are 

elegantly furnished, offering a 

comfortable and luxurious retreat. 

The rooms boast king-size double 

or twin beds, upholstered in 

sumptuous fabrics, and the ensuite 

bathrooms are a haven of 

relaxation with their stand-alone 

tubs and contemporary showers. 

Surrounded by the breathtaking 

Cotswolds countryside, The 

Crown is ideally located for 

exploring nearby attractions 

like Chipping Norton, Blenheim 

Palace, and Soho Farmhouse. 

Whether you’re in the mood for 

sightseeing, shopping in Oxford 

or Stratford-upon-Avon, or just 

taking in the scenic beauty, The 

Crown is the perfect home base for 

your Cotswolds adventure. 

Mill Lane, Church Enstone, 

Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire 

OX7 4NN | 01608 677 262 

www.crowninnenstone.co.uk 


The Hare at Milton 

Dining at this destination pub in the picturesque 

village of Milton-under-Wychwood is a must! 

I recently had the pleasure of dining 

at The Hare at Milton, a charming 

sister pub to The Kingham Plough 

and The Crown Inn. Located 

on the picturesque Oxfordshire- 

Gloucestershire border, it’s right 

in the heart of the Cotswolds, 

nestled within the ‘golden’ triangle 

of Burford, Chipping Norton, and 

Stow-on-the-Wold. The pub, owned 

by the dynamic husband-and-wife 

team of Matt and Katie Beamish, is a 

true gem. 

Upon stepping into The Hare, you’re 

immediately struck by the inviting 

and tasteful interior. Every nook 

and cranny has been thoughtfully 

renovated and restored, giving 

it a contemporary rustic vibe. 

The marble-topped bar and the 

harmonious blend of dark greens, 

inky blues, and greys, combined with 

an array of mismatched antique and 

vintage country furnishings, create 

an atmosphere of warm elegance. 

Velvet-covered armchairs, natural 

linens, and vintage prints add to the 

cosy and welcoming ambiance. 

The star of the show at The Hare 

is undoubtedly the seafood. The 

extensive choice of seafood specials 

is a seafood lover’s dream. The 

daily-changing blackboard fish menu 

is a testament to their dedication 

to providing fresh and responsibly 

sourced fish. This seafood paradise 

showcases a selection brought up 

daily from Brixham in Devon, and 

it’s truly a culinary adventure. 

Of course, The Hare offers more 

than just seafood. Their a la carte 

menu, masterfully crafted by Head 

Chef Matt Dare, features locally 

sourced meat and game from 

specialist suppliers. 

On Sundays, The Hare offers a 

Sunday Roast that’s not to be 

missed. In addition to their regular 

menu, there’s an all-day seasonal Bar 

Snack Menu and a Children’s Menu, 

ensuring that everyone in the family 

is catered to. They even provide 

water bowls, biscuits, and crispy pig 

ears for dogs, so your furry friends 

can join in on the fun. 

In the heart of the Cotswolds, The 

Hare at Milton is a destination pub 

that’s well worth a visit. Whether 

you’re a seafood enthusiast or 

simply looking for exceptional pub 

fare in a beautiful setting, The Hare 

has something special for everyone. 

3 High St, Milton-under- 

Wychwood, Oxfordshire OX12 9JL 

01993 835763 

www.themiltonhare.co.uk 

The Hare at Milton is an ancient 

Cotswold stone hostelry and the only 

pub in Milton-under-Wychwood. It 

is a real community hub welcoming 

locals & visitors from further afield 

and is well-known for its dailychanging 

blackboard fish menu 

featuring responsibly sourced seafood 

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