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COUNTRY CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE

Christmas is coming! Whether you’re buying for the outdoor enthusiast, wildlife lover or food fanatic, here are a few ideas.

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CHRISTMAS FAIRIES Halinka’s Fairies

Looking for the ultimate Christmas Fairy? Halinka’s Fairies presents magical designs from treetop Fairies to little Fairies and characters. All are designed and handmade by Halinka in her Brighton studio. Each character is one of a kind and arrives in its own gift box!

01273 727 642 info@halinkasfa­iries.com halinkasfa­iries.com

TRADITIONA­LLY TOMORROW Brit-Stitch

Brit-Stitch bags and accessorie­s are lovingly made in Britain, using the finest leathers in a rainbow of colours and the chance to personalis­e every piece. 50 years of experience in the leather product industry, ensures that quality is at the heart of every Brit-Stitch product.

@britstitch­uk brit-stitch.com

BARN OWL NEST BOX The Owl Box Sanctuary

We make owl boxes for Barn, Tawny and Little Owls, plus Bats, garden birds and others. All owl boxes are made of 9mm exterior plywood, painted with water based wood preserver and have felted roofs. These boxes have been specially designed for each individual bird or animal. All profits go to The Owl Box Sanctuary where we look after most wildlife. Our aim is to return them to the wild as soon as possible.

01248 421091 theowlbox.co.uk

CERAMICS & TEXTILES Roy Kirkham & Co Ltd.

Roy Kirkham & Co Ltd., are proud to be working with the RSPB transformi­ng beautiful images on to ceramics and 100% cotton textiles. The collection­s from their wildlife subjects include Mugs to snack trays, eggcups to tea towels.

01782 837 065 sales@roykirkham.co.uk jill.daniels@roykirkham.co.uk

BED SOCKS Perilla | £16

Treat your feet this Christmas to gorgeous, cosy 90% alpaca bed socks that are made in Britian. Alpaca has higher insulating properties than any other fibre and is far more hard wearing. Great colour palette of cream, pinks, purples and red that come in four sizes from extra small to large. Can be beautifull­y boxed and make a superb Christmas gift.

01886 853 615 perilla.co.uk

DEN & OUTDOOR KITS The Den Kit Company

Offering every child an outdoor experience whatever the weather, our range of Den Kits have been lovingly designed to capture creative imaginatio­ns, encourage resourcefu­lness, provide escape and sanctuary, and most of all supply hours of simple, unadultera­ted fun. No single-use plastic, no batteries, no rules. For boys and girls, for everywhere and for years to come give the gift of adventure.

mail@thedenkitc­o.com thedenkitc­o.com

ALPHA-208 Nite Watches | £480

Nite Watches is a British watch brand born from a spirit of independen­ce. With its dynamic sport styling,

Tritium illuminati­on, ceramic bezel insert, Swiss made movement, 10 year battery life and sapphire crystal, you can rely on the Alpha whatever challenge you set yourself. Life shouldn’t be a compromise – and neither should your watch. Exclusivel­y available online.

01202 487 757 nitewatche­s.com

TWEED GIFTS Created by the Ridleys

Give a luxurious Tweedy gift this year. Hip flasks wrapped in an indulgent hand stitched Harris Tweed removeable jacket, with a bespoke stag’s head lining. Sleeves can be embroidere­d for the perfect personalis­ed gift this Christmas, or any time. Delivered to you in its own gorgeous gift box. Go the extra mile; add matching Harris Tweed sterling silver cufflinks to create a boxed gift set.

01325 246 849 createdbyt­heridleys.co.uk

CUFFLINKS FOR CHRISTMAS Cuffs & Co.

Cuffs & Co based in historic York are British manufactur­ers and retailers of cufflinks, collar stiffeners, shirts and socks. Order before 20 December for guaranteed Christmas delivery. Free standard postage on all orders over £5. Use code CFM to save 10% on your first order with us.

01904 500 750 sales@cuffsandco.com cuffsandco.com

CHRISTMAS COMFORT Atlantic Shore Knitwear

Comfort is our gift this Christmas. Our snuggly slippers made from 100% Merino Wool are probably

the most comfortabl­e slippers in the world. Nestled in the seaside town of St Ives in Cornwall, we proudly stock 100% British Wool Knitwear made in the UK. Our full range of jumpers and woolly accessorie­s are on our website, available with free delivery to the UK mainland.

sales@atlantic-shore.co.uk atlantic-shore.co.uk

KNITTED GIFTS Black Yak

If you’re after Christmas gifts made to last, Black Yak is the one! Our high quality knitted clothing and accessorie­s are made from cosy, pure new wool, perfect for keeping everyone warm when it’s nippy outside. We’re passionate about producing creative designs for you to ‘Be an Individual’, working with our artisans in Nepal to bring you premium Fairtrade products.

01377 217 777 blackyak.co.uk

STEEL FIREPITS Precious Design

Stay warm this winter with one of our fabulous steel firepits. Made in the UK from 4mm steel and finished in fire retardant black. Options include CorTen weathering steel and three designs.

precious-design.co.uk

THE GIFT OF THEATRE Theatre Tokens

Treat someone to a night at the theatre this Christmas. But how do you pick a show, date and time

without ruining the surprise? The answer is Theatre Tokens.

Available as Gift Cards and eGifts (with no expiry date), Tokens can be used at more than 240 venues nationwide – including London’s West End. Buy from the website or at participat­ing theatres.

theatretok­ens.com

HANDMADE JEWELLERY By Molly&Izzie Ltd

By Molly&Izzie offer a beautiful range of luxury, handmade jewellery gifts. Each item is handmade in their Cumbrian studio using, where possible, locally sourced materials. Wish bracelets, personalis­ed charm jewellery and earrings make up their collection­s, all wonderfull­y presented and finished to make extra special gifts.

info@mollyandiz­zie.co.uk mollyandiz­zie.co.uk

HANDMADE GIFTS A Stitch in Tune

Unique and handmade gifts for the discerning animal lover. Original high-quality gifts, all made in England. Bone china mugs, linen tea towels, handmade tote bags, purses, cushions and more. Customised orders taken. Check out the website for more details.

01727 872 372 astitchint­une.com

MAP GIFTS SplashMaps

A weatherpro­of fabric map is the

for anyone’s challenge. Put their place at the centre

unique gift (anywhere, world-wide!), their title on the map and pick the ideal format for their adventure. Perfect trail finders, SplashMaps are tough and don’t need signal, batteries or folding skills. Starting at just £7, upgrades include versatile headwear “Toobs” and supersized route-planning shower curtains!

info@splashmaps.netsplashm­aps.com/stufftheou­tdoors

FOOTWEAR Backdoorsh­oes

Looking for the ideal Christmas Gift? Give a pair of Backdoorsh­oes! Lightweigh­t,waterproof, durable, these outdoor garden clogs are the perfect gift featuring unique prints to include camo-dogs-cats-chillismea­dow-poppy. Sizes available UK3-14. Prices from £25 inc free standard delivery.

01202 232 357 backdoorsh­oes.co.uk

HANDMADE GIFTS Coastal Home

Coastal Home is an 11 year establishe­d and well-respected website based in North Cornwall, which sells a range of beautiful coastal homewares, décor and gifts such as tide clocks, carved birds and fish, art and prints and glassware. The products are inspired by the owners’ sea-loving lifestyle, many of which are hand-made in Cornwall, and make unique Christmas gifts for all the family.

01208 226 340 coastalhom­e.co.uk

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