TOP of the SHOPS
Mernie Gilmore reveals what’s hot to shop this week
WINE
If you’ve been cheering on Team GB over the past two weeks, then why not toast their Olympic successes with this official Team GB Sparkling English Wine, £30, from Hattingley Valley? Snap up a bottle at hattingleyvalley.com.
HEALTH
Marvellous multi-tasker Sudocrem can be used for everything from soothing sunburn and bites to healing small cuts and grazes, making it perfect for summer. Now it has launched holidaythemed My Little Sudocrem tubs, £2.99, which are perfect for summer travels near and far. Find it in Boots and major supermarkets.
CRAFT
The wellbeing benefits of crafting are well known. Now you can expand your skills or try something completely new with Hobbycraft’s workshop series. Taking place instore and online, there’s everything from sewing and Cricut masterclasses for adults, to make-your-own dream catchers workshops for kids. From £5, hobbycraft.co.uk.
COFFEE
We’re big fans of U:Who Coffee, an exciting new coffee company that is serving up delicious beans inspired by some of rock ’n’ roll’s greatest legends. Our favourite is Kurt, £7.50, a rich and dark roast named after Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain that is packed with complex flavours. Visit uwholifestyle.com for more details.
PLAY
Coax kids off the screen and get the whole family involved with this new entertaining board game version of Richard Osman’s House of Games, £24.99, from Ginger Fox. Fans of the BBC2 show will love playing the mini games they’ve seen on the show – but it’s just as much fun even if you’ve never watched. Find it at John Lewis and online retailers.