< PreviousStockingfillers!1.This cork is a hefty one! A doorstop(£45) shaped in such a way willcertainly make any kitchen lookamazing! Marked ‘Grand Vin deChampagne’ it’s made of solid cork fromPortugal! www.xlcork.com2.This Lustre wicker sparkle reindeer (£20 small,£52 large) from Clintons is a fantastic decorative item forChristmas, bring some of that Christmas magic indoors! We have asmall one to give away. www.clintoncards.co.uk3.The self-stirring lazy mug (£9.99) is the ultimate lazy man (orwoman)’s mug... Simply press the stir button and hey presto! Theperfect drink every time, it’s a case of maximum results withminimum effort. www.gettingpersonal.co.uk4.Cleaning the car is a chore, but some people enjoy it. Why notgive them a treat with some pro Scholl Concepts accessories (£1.15to £113.70). www.spautopia.co.uk5.This NudeAudio speaker is a perfect gift for music lovers, simplyplug in or use Bluetooth to connect your favourite tunes! (£19.99).www.nudeaudio.com60 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYCHRISTMAS GIVEAWAYS1234557-67:Layout 1 11/11/13 09:33 Page 4CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAYSEat, drinkand be merry!1.Coffee lovers need presents too! This No Fuss Coffee Gift Set (£35) is from Union Hand-Roasted Coffee and comes with a 250g pack of La Predera Colombia, a clever coffeedripper and two union coffee mugs. Perfect! www.unionroasted.com2.For something different to drink this season, why not try the Macallan Sienna (£66)? It’sa warming and soothing single malt with elegant oak notes floating over a vanilla,orange and chocolate truffle nose. There’s even hints of ginger and nutmeg in theretoo, truly festive. www.themacallan.co.uk 3.Remember dip dabs? Wham bars? Black Jacks? Of course you do, well why notchow down on these chews for Christmas? This Retro Sweets Hamper (£24.99) ispacked with sweet treats, just watch your teeth on all the sugar!www.gettingpersonal.co.uk4.The ever-reliable gin and tonic is a refreshing and most importantly, low-calorie totyou can enjoy guilt free at Christmas. Do it in style with Tanqueray (£26.99), it’s justincredible. www.tanqueray.com5.Toasting Christmas and even the new year in with a whisky is a great idea, do itproperly with a drop of this Glenrothes Select Reserve (£32.50) which is full of maltyflavour and has hints of vanilla and orange zest on the mouth.www.theglenrothes.com6.Carluccio’s recently opened one of its amazing restaurants in Lincoln.We have a Panettone Tradizionale (£16.95) and bottle of ProseccoSanto Stefano (£14.75) to give away, make a small part of yourChristmas Italian! www.carluccios.com7.This Merry Xmas hamper (£45) from Moonpig is a great idea,available to be personalised too, it can benefit from that customisedaspect too! The hamper comes with a bottle of wine, an organiccheddar heart, rosemary water biscuits, apple and beetroot chutneyand a delicious fruit cake. www.moonpig.com 123456757-67:Layout 1 11/11/13 09:34 Page 562 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYCHRISTMAS GIVEAWAYSLooking good thisChristmas!1.Handmade by British designer Hannah Davis, these Crystal Drop earrings (£26) were inspired bynatural crystal formations and kaleidoscopic patterns. The collection transforms perspex and woodinto colourful jewels and compliments the brand’s unique style. www.wolf-and-moon.com2.This Musy Mate Lovey comforter is clearly a hit, a great way to help babies through teething andmachine washable, we’ve got one of these giraffe designs to give away! www.adenandanais.co.uk3.These BOGS Rainboots wellies (£60-170) are stylish and practical. If the weather’s going to be terribleyou might as well look good! Remember to include your show size. www.anatom.co.uk 4.This hand-crafted gold cuff (£40) comes from Global Connection and hints at worldwide motifs anddesigns, why not add an international flavour to your jewellery? www.maniamia.co.uk5.These Gorgeous opalite earrings (£48) come in a hand-crocheted setting, in agold crochet. The opalite is a fabulous stone and changes colour dependingon the background and the light reflected into it. Made with 14k gold-filledwire with 14k gold-filled hooks. www.divaandme.com6.Ted Baker are always a reliable brand for men’s bags and this Harlemmmixed leather satchel (£215) is no exception. It will really set you apart fromthe crowd. www.tedbaker.com12345657-67:Layout 1 11/11/13 09:34 Page 6LINCOLNSHIRETODAY63CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAYS7811127.These gorgeous Solar earrings (£8) and necklace (£16) are fromRosa Red, a Lincolnshire-based jewellery maker. You can pickthese up in Design Orchard in Brigg or from The Littlest Things inSleaford. www.rosared.co.uk8.This set from Result (£9) is a great way to keepwarm, the gloves are toasty and the scarf will keepchills away. www.resultclothing.com9.This Inch-Blue Christmas Gift Set (£32) comes witha cute pair of reindeer pram shoes and afootless babygrow. www.inch-blue.com10.These baby shoes from Bobux (£20)are just amazing, letting little ones keepwarm and protected, they are also greatvalue too. www.bobux.co.uk 11.For the little princesses this Christmas,you can’t go wrong with this Angel’s FaceBlooming Lovely Tutu (£36). It comes in agorgeous presentation box too in theunlikely event it’s not being worn!www.angels-face.co.uk12.These stylish Kawika sunglasses (£214) fromMaui Jim offer a modern twist on the retro trend witha winged nylon lens toppers and temples that arecombined with antique silver/nickel edging aroundthe lenses. You won’t need these until the summer,but you’ll look fantastic! www.mauijim.com91057-67:Layout 1 11/11/13 09:34 Page 71Pamper yourself!1.This wonderful Freesia Luxury Gift Set (£20) from Bronnley’s FloralCollection includes a body wash (250ml) and Eau de toilette (50ml)and comes with Bronnley’s perfect blend of beautiful floral aromas andnotes. www.bronnley.co.uk 2.We’ve got the chance for readers to enjoy a table d’hôte dinner atone of the 15 Classic Lodges hotels before settling down for agood night’s sleep in a double or twin bedroom. A fullbreakfast awaits in the morning to fuel the day and a strollaround the town or countryside that surround all of these hotels.www.classiclodges.co.uk3.The Shavata Brow Tool Bag is your one-stop shop for eyebrowsand come in a gorgeous gold zip case. Containing pointed andslanted tweezers, brow pencil and perfector, an arch enhancer andheart-shaped tweezers it’s essential this party season! You can get it free when you buy atreatment and product at Harvey Nichols Leeds for the whole of December (and we haveone to give away!) www.harveynichols.com4.We have a Ginvera gift set to give away, this green tea based beauty treatmentcomes in a organza bag and has had accolades poured on it by bothcelebrities and make-up artists alike! www.janiro.co.uk5.Taking care of your skin is essential, especially when it’s this cold out!We have a Murad Perfect Shave Kit for men (£45) and an UltimateHydration kit for women (£47.50), keep yourself in tip top condition!www.murad.co.uk 6.Blokes! Shaving kits are great, but when they are this sleek andsophisticated you have to take notice. Rehab London have given us agift set that should see you through Christmas! www.rehablondon.co.uk7.Gone Crabbing offer a unique and quirky range of pamperingproducts, all with a sea theme! We have four bars of their amazingsoaps (£3.99 each) and a Big Crab beach towel (£19.99) to giveaway as a set. It might not be beach weather, but thesesmells evoke the ocean in waves! www.gonecrabbing.co.uk8.Ragdale Hall are offering one reader the chance toattend a Ragdale Experience Day for two - valid Mondayto Friday (£174). The Hall also has Christmas vouchersavailable, why not treat your loved one to a day ofpampering and luxury? We’ll all be ready for one of theseby Christmas! www.ragdalehall.co.uk9.For those with an untameable beard that means youcould pass for a pirate, help is at hand. Designed by a reallife ‘Blue Beard’ (a man who has to shave twice a day) who was bored to deathwith being a Desperate Dan look alike, this shaving gift set (£34.99) contains atub of beard reducing shaving cream and post shave balm, luxury pre shave oil,shaving brush and a can of anti-perspirant deodorant. Avast ye! Set sail forChristmas! 2346897557-67:Layout 1 11/11/13 09:35 Page 8LINCOLNSHIRETODAY65CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAYSGet playfulthis Christmas!1.Five Second Rule (£14.99) is a game of memory andpressure, naming five themed things is easy normally, butagainst the clock it becomes a real challenge!www.amazon.co.uk2.Moshi Monsters have been popular for years but nowhere’s your chance to make your own Moshi Movies! (£49.95)Software and a webcam mean that you’ll be able to createyour own adventures. With backgrounds provided, all youneed is your own monsters and imagination!www.amazon.co.uk3.This belly dance kit from Harumika (£17.99) is a creativegirl’s dream. Make your own dress and then decorate it whileon the mannequin. This should keep them quiet on ChristmasDay! www.bandai.co.uk4.Top Trumps come up every generation, who can beat finding that elusivecard that seems to beat all your friends, whatever they pick? We have aTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles set (£3.50) to give away, Cowabunga dudes!www.toptrumps.com5.We have a fantastic set of prizes here from WOW Toys. The BathtimeBuddies set (£24.99) is perfect for messing around in the tub and the Girl’sAdventure set (£24.99) is a great gift for those girls with an interest in cars,planes and exploration! www.wowtoys.com6.Lincolnshire-based Demon Playing Cards have kindlysent us a copy of Racing Demon (£35), a traditionalcard game with six sets of coloured decks which is funfor all the family! It was recently seen being played onDownton Abbey, so you’ll be in excellent company ifyou become a fan! We also have a bridge set (£25).www.demonplayingcards.co.uk12345657-67:Layout 1 11/11/13 09:35 Page 966 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYCHRISTMAS GIVEAWAYS7.We have some fantastic board games here, which we are giving awayas a bundle! The lucky winner will get Jake and the Never Land Pirates – WhoShook Hook? (£19.99) which sounds lots of fun! Along with this is a DisneyPrincess Dazzling Princess game (£19.99) which meansgetting dressed up as a fairytale princess complete with tiara!We’re also throwing in a card game called Dobble (£12.99)which will improve kids’ sense of hand-eye co-ordination andanalytical skills. www.esdeviumgames.com8.Lottie dolls are dolls with a difference, with no make-up,high heels and with a childlike body shape they set a reallygood example! We have the excellent butterfly protectordoll (£16.99) to give away! www.lottie.com 9.Power Rangers are back, this time as PowerRangers Megaforce! We have the red ranger(£8.49) to give away, so let battle commence! www.bandai.co.uk10.Join Mr Funny, Mr Dizzy, Mr Bump, MrFussy, Mr Topsy-Turvy and Mr Small in thesedelightful tales for children and adults (£1.49 fordigital download or £5.99 for CD). We have a CD ofthe classic series to give away! www.audiogo.co.uk11.The Ben 10 Omni-Link Omnitrix (£29.99)includes lights, sound and vibration action andreacts to the included DVD through the Omni-Linksystem! It will also work with upcoming Omni-Linkenabled games and apps soon to be released too!www.bandai.co.uk12.We have a copy of the traditional kids’ gameJunior Monopoly, but with a twist, this is theDisney Planes edition (£19.99), released to markthe film. Learn about how to handle money whilehaving a blast on the board!www.winningmoves.co.uk 71011129857-67:Layout 1 11/11/13 09:36 Page 10LINCOLNSHIRETODAY67CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAYS13.These cute, hand-painted and woodenTuttu turtles (£19.99 each) from Maya Organic arebeautifully-presented and should keep little onesentertained for a long time! We have one of each togive away www.mayaorganic.com14.Wicked Outdoor Boomas are a futuristic take on theboomerang! Guaranteed to return to you thanks totheir tri-blade design, they are great for gettingsome serious air outside, just rememberthey are coming back with as muchenergy as you thrown them with! (£5.99-£9.99). www.wickedmania.co.uk15.This is probably our biggest prize ofthe giveaway! Tomy have generouslysent us their top TEN gifts this yearand we’re giving away all ten to onelucky reader! Among the goodies are thefantastic Neil the Seal (£19.99), Marley theMusical Accordion (£14.99), My First Ted(£14.99), Dancing Pooh (£34.99), Surfin’ Beaver(£11.99), Turtle Tots (£14.99), Chuggington-Rescue at Rocky Ridge playset (£39.99), AquadoodleJungle Sounds (£26.99), Interaction Ned (£19.99) and aBattroborg arena pack (£59.99). Whoever wins this isin for a fun-filled Christmas! www.tomy.co.uk13141557-67:Layout 1 11/11/13 09:37 Page 11LINCOLNSHIRE’S LEADING STOCKIST OF DESIGNER JEWELLERY BRANDSINSTORE • ONLINE • MOBILECONTEMPORARY JEWELLERYGet 20% OFF John Greed Collections. Quote LINCSTODAY In Store* £26.95£26.95£26.95*Offer expires 25/12/13. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion314 - 315 HIGH STREET, LINCOLN, LN5 7DR68:Layout 1 8/11/13 13:35 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY69LINCOLNFor many people in our part of theworld – and from even further afield –the festive season hasn’t officially starteduntil they visit Lincoln. It’s not hard to seewhy, either. The city’s stunningsurroundings have always created thefestive spirit and Lincoln Cathedral, asone of the most beautiful buildings inBritain, has welcomed visitors from farand wide for generations.It’s in the past few decades, though,that Lincoln has really established itself asthe epicentre of so many people’s festivepreparations, thanks to the ChristmasMarket – and this year’s event, held on5th to 8th December, will be extraspecial as it celebrates its thirtiethanniversary. That’s a year later than itshould have been after 2010’s event wascancelled due to the snow, but theorganisers will certainly be making up forthe delay with plenty of entertainment.With more than 250 stalls, traditionalentertainment and delicacies from acrossthe globe, Britain’s best Christmas marketbrings in £10 million per year andshowcases Lincoln’s Cathedral, medievalcastle and Steep Hill, which last year wasnamed the UK’s Greatest Street. Mulledwine, decorations, gifts, craft wares,roasted chestnuts and sweets will all beon display, with fun for all the family inthe form of a fun fair and big wheeloffering spectacular views of the city.John Latham of Lincoln City Councilsays, “The Christmas Market is one of thegreatest events in the city’s calendar andattracts people from around the globe.We have taken on board feedback fromstallholders, businesses and visitors fromlast year and hope the changes will bringabout a new, improved event for allinvolved.”Among the new additions this year isPHOTO: COURTESY CITY OF LINCOLN COUNCILCapital ofCHRISTMASLincoln’s worth a visit throughout the year – but it’s at Christmaswhen it really comes into its own70 69-73:Layout 1 11/11/13 08:57 Page 1Next >